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A Taste Of Magic by J. Elle
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
For her twelfth birthday, Kyana finds out she has magic. She is excited but can't tell anyone, which creates problems between her and her best friend Nae. When the Saturday magic school she attends is being forced to close down, Kyana sets off on a solution to keep it open.
Opinion
Being a big fan of paranormal books, this one called to me. I was not disappointed with. This book held my captivation from start to finish. I loved reading the voice of a 12 year old African American girl. It was authentic for an OWN voice book with the narration being what I would expect. Add in that her grandmother was Creole, the language was fun and exciting to read.
The story itself was original and intriguing. When Kyana sets off to save the day, thing go awry. However, the mischief that ensues made the story so much fun to read.
I would recommend this to any middle grades child who likes books about magic, adventure or is looking for an OWN voice book.
Many thanks to Net Galley and Bloomsbury USA Children's Books for providing me with an ARC of this book.
Opinion
Being a big fan of paranormal books, this one called to me. I was not disappointed with. This book held my captivation from start to finish. I loved reading the voice of a 12 year old African American girl. It was authentic for an OWN voice book with the narration being what I would expect. Add in that her grandmother was Creole, the language was fun and exciting to read.
The story itself was original and intriguing. When Kyana sets off to save the day, thing go awry. However, the mischief that ensues made the story so much fun to read.
I would recommend this to any middle grades child who likes books about magic, adventure or is looking for an OWN voice book.
Many thanks to Net Galley and Bloomsbury USA Children's Books for providing me with an ARC of this book.