*I was approached by a representative from Book Sparks who offered me an advanced copy of an upcoming middle-grade fantasy. I of course said yes, and recently finished the amazing journey of Amari.
What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
*Amari can't quite move forward in her life as long as she is consumed by trying to find her older brother; who everyone says is dead.
*When she is "invited" to attend the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs, she can't refuse as she knows it may be the answer to finding her brother.
*Upon arrival at the Bureau, she is the center of attention for both her connection to her brother and for being "highlighted" as an "illegal" in the Supernatural World.
*With the help of her roommate, she begins an adventure that leads her to places she never thought were possible.
*Everything she does is to find her brother and she must learn who to trust and who not to trust.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
*I'm not normally a fan of fiction, but I so enjoyed the story.
*This fantasy mainly lived in the world of "realistic fiction", but certainly had many elements of fantasy, magic, and mystery.
*I was captivated by the Bureau and the "powers" that all of the students were assigned or born with.
*The plot was face paced, loaded with plenty of action, and contained plenty of surprises.
*The novel is the first in a new series and sure to a hit with middle-grade fantasy lovers.
Who Should Read It:
*The novel is long at just a bit over 400 pages. I think readers in grades four, five, and six would be ideal for the story of Amari and her quest for the truth. Of course middle-school readers would also be perfect for the book. Happy Reading!
Rating: 4 STARS out of 5 Stars
*The novel is long at just a bit over 400 pages. I think readers in grades four, five, and six would be ideal for the story of Amari and her quest for the truth. Of course middle-school readers would also be perfect for the book. Happy Reading!
Rating: 4 STARS out of 5 Stars
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