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A review by gnframke
The Storm Runner by J.C. Cervantes
2.0
I wasn't really impressed by this book. Published by Rick Riordan's imprint, it follows the Riordan style of mythological gods and creatures, an undiscovered secret god as a missing parent, and an adventure of proving oneself. In The Storm Runner, we meet...oh, wow, I literally remember every other character's name in the book except the main one. Well, this is embarrassing, or possibly telling of how memorable the book is.
Anyway, the story is told in first person, so his name's not really important. His "defining" characteristic is a defective leg that's shorter than his other leg...sound familiar to Percy Jackson's dyslexia? Well, he sets in motion an ancient prophecy, following the Mayan mythology, releasing the imprisoned god of death, who is intent on destroying the world. I feel like this plot line is familiar... Oh, and let's not forget the knowledgeable, beautiful friend who is a girl who he may or may not have a crush on, and who accompanies him on his quest. She, I remember her name, it's Brooks, along with his uncle Hondo (see, everyone but the main kid...) who isn't a supernatural but has wicked wrestling moves, form a trio to get rid of the god of death and possibly find out who the kid's Mayan god father is. Man, this story and its characters reminds of me another one... I can't quite put my finger on it...
Okay, I'm done with the sarcasm. Maybe. So if you really liked the Percy Jackson series, you could give this book a try. Otherwise, there are other cultural mythology books available from other authors published under Rick Riordan's imprint. And yes, in case you're wondering, there's really not much plot variation. If you don't like Percy Jackson, probably don't read this book, unless you're a nerd for Mayan mythology.
Anyway, the story is told in first person, so his name's not really important. His "defining" characteristic is a defective leg that's shorter than his other leg...sound familiar to Percy Jackson's dyslexia? Well, he sets in motion an ancient prophecy, following the Mayan mythology, releasing the imprisoned god of death, who is intent on destroying the world. I feel like this plot line is familiar... Oh, and let's not forget the knowledgeable, beautiful friend who is a girl who he may or may not have a crush on, and who accompanies him on his quest. She, I remember her name, it's Brooks, along with his uncle Hondo (see, everyone but the main kid...) who isn't a supernatural but has wicked wrestling moves, form a trio to get rid of the god of death and possibly find out who the kid's Mayan god father is. Man, this story and its characters reminds of me another one... I can't quite put my finger on it...
Okay, I'm done with the sarcasm. Maybe. So if you really liked the Percy Jackson series, you could give this book a try. Otherwise, there are other cultural mythology books available from other authors published under Rick Riordan's imprint. And yes, in case you're wondering, there's really not much plot variation. If you don't like Percy Jackson, probably don't read this book, unless you're a nerd for Mayan mythology.