Brief Synopsis “Tree of Wishes” is the third book in the Aru Shah series by Roshani Chokshi, and sees Aru Shah and her Pandava sisters set off to rescue two girls, one of whom is about to utter a prophecy that could mean the difference between victory and defeat in the coming war. And her … Continue reading Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes, by Roshani Chokshi
Brief (Spoiler-Free!) Synopsis “Song of Death” is the second book in the Aru Shah series by Roshani Chokshi, and sees young Aru Shah and her friends trying to prove their innocence after they are accused of stealing Kamadeva’s bow and arrow. She’ll have to work with two new companions, Aiden and Brynne, along with her … Continue reading Aru Shah and the Song of Death, by Roshani Chokshi
Brief (Spoiler-Free!) Synopsis “Wild Magic”, set in the world of Tortall, sees 13 year-old Daine attempting to flee from her past. She gets a job as an assistant to the horsemistress of the Queen’s Riders, encounters a number of strange creatures called Immortals, and begins to find answers as to who she really is… Content … Continue reading Wild Magic, by Tamora Pierce
Brief (Spoiler-Free!) Synopsis “Tristan Strong Keeps Punching” by Kwame Mbalia sees protagonist Tristan Strong facing off against his archenemy, King Cotton, once and for all. Traveling up the Mississippi River, he encounters old friends and new foes in an effort to save his world from the forces of evil. Content Warnings: Death (Major Character Death), … Continue reading Tristan Strong Keeps Punching, by Kwame Mbalia
Brief (Spoiler-Free!) Synopsis “The Trials of Apollo” series, by Rick Riordan, finds the ancient Greek god Apollo in mortal form, having been transformed by his father Zeus as punishment for a number of transgressions. Now in the less-than-ideal human form of Lester Papadopoulos, he must work to uncover a vicious plot by the mysterious Triumvirate … Continue reading The Trials of Apollo, by Rick Riordan
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