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Blazewrath Games by Amparo Ortiz
4.0

This book follows Lana, who has always dreamed of competing in the Blazewrath Games — a magical sports tournament involving dragons and lotsa running. So when she’s selected to play for Team Puerto Rico, she thinks her dreams are coming true ... until she finds out the tournament is hiding a dark secret that she must uncover to save her new teammates, her family, and the world!

This book is classed as YA, but it’s on the younger side. I think it’s a great read for people aged about 11 and up, so definitely check it out if you’re looking for YA in that range! It contains fantasy violence and things of that nature, but nothing graphic or inappropriate for younger teens. It does deal with some complicated issues like identity and cultural pride, but in a way that’s accessible for most people.

The plot gave me clear Harry Potter Ministry of Magic vibes, with a dash of the cool sport aspect of Warcross thrown in. There are a lot of twists that were fun to encounter, and though the plot does get a tad complicated, I had a lot of fun uncovering all the secrets! It’s the kind of fast, compulsive read that you can devour in a couple of days.

Long story short, if you’re looking for a fun alternative to HP with a diverse cast and lots of dragons, definitely check this one out!