Reviews by Category: Fantasy

Teen Review
The House of Hades

The House of Hades

By Rick Riordan
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Vaibhav K.
Sep 29, 2023

Percy and Annabeth are trapped in Tartarus and have to reach the doors of death, the other five demigods travel to the mortal side of the doors in hope of rescuing their friends and closing the doors of death. Failure is not an option as the fate of the whole world is in their hands…

Teen Review
The Great Cow Race

The Great Cow Race

By Jeff Smith
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Neil J.
Sep 29, 2023

The Great Cow Race is a graphic novel, the second book of a 7-book series called Bone. At the end of the first book, the rat creatures attacked Grandma's house, but she fought them back and everyone was safe. Also, the reader learns that for some mysterious reason, the rat creatures and their two leaders want Phoney Bone, because he would fulfill a prophecy. In this book, since the house was ruined, they were temporarily staying in Deren Gard, the local town.

Teen Review
Kingdom of the Wicked

Kingdom of the Wicked

By Kerri Maniscalco
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Sep 29, 2023

Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco is a dark and captivating fantasy book that follows the story of Emilia, a young witch who seeks to unravel the mystery behind her twin sister's murder. Set in a lush, atmospheric Sicilian village, Emilia discovers herself entangled with a powerful demon prince, Wrath, as they join forces to solve the murder and confront a dangerous secret society of witches.

Teen Review
A Deadly Education

A Deadly Education

By Naomi Novik
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Sep 29, 2023

A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik is a dark and thrilling fantasy novel set in a dangerous magical school called the Scholomance. The story follows Galadriel (El for short), a gifted but isolated student with a rare affinity for dark magic. In the Scholomance, students must constantly fend off malevolent creatures attracted to their magical auras while also competing for limited resources.

Teen Review
The Mark of Athena

The Mark of Athena

By Rick Riordan
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Vaibhav K.
Sep 24, 2023

Annabeth has been commanded by her mother to follow the mark and avenge her. In the third installment of the series we see our favorite demigod heroes go on an epic journey to Rome to answer their questions about the prophecy and face unspeakable horrors. 

 

Teen Review
Wildblood book cover

Wildblood

By Lauren Blackwood
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Sophia
Sep 20, 2023

Minor spoilers ahead!

I originally checked out Wildblood from the library because of its pretty cover. I looked at its premise and I was intrigued. I read it and was severely disappointed. Wildblood suffered from many things, mainly the poor writing by the author, Lauren Blackwood. 

Teen Review
Lightlark book cover

Lightlark

By Alex Aster
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Sep 20, 2023

Every 100 years the Lightlark island reappears, and every 100 years the six rulers of the realms gather to try and break their curses. Isla has never been to one before and she doesn’t have a choice but to walk away from this centennial with the curse broken. But with twists and turns along the way she faces a multitude of challenges that make the job harder. There’s the King and Ruler of Sunling, Oro who despises her. She’s not quite sure why but she understands that he’s suspicious of her.

Teen Review
Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone book cover

Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone

By J. K. Rowling
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Vaibhav K.
Sep 20, 2023

Harry Potter lived with the Dursley’s, and they made his life miserable. He lived in the cupboard under the stairs and was bullied by their son. But then a mysterious letter with an invitation to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry arrived and changed his life…

Teen Review
The Last Olympian book cover

The Last Olympian

By Rick Riordan
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Vaibhav K.
Sep 20, 2023

The fate of the entire world is in Percy's hands as he is destined by an ancient prophecy to either destroy or save the world. As Kronos, the Lord of the Titans, begins his attack on New York City to destroy Mount Olympus, it is up to Percy and his friends from Camp Half-blood to stop Kronos.

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