Alison Pink (7 KP) rated The Hidden Oracle in Books
Jan 15, 2018
Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013)
5.8
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Lock and Key: the Downward Spiral
10.0
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"Will leave you dying to know more." -Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series The New York...
Magisterium: The Silver Mask
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Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth: Bk. 4
9.4
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Half Boy. Half God. ALL Hero. Honestly, blowing up another school was the last thing I wanted to do....
Percy Jackson and the Titan's Curse: Bk. 3
8.6
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The Silver Mask
8.0
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The Post (2017)
7.1
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Sophia (Bookwyrming Thoughts) (530 KP) rated Dragon Pearl in Books
Jan 23, 2020
<i>Dragon Pearl</i> by Yoon Ha Lee is the latest in Rick Riordan Presents, an imprint under Disney that “highlights cultures and mythologies from around the world,” selected by author Rick Riordan. An #ownvoices novel based on Korean mythology and folklore, Lee’s novel follows a fox spirit named Min who runs off on a space adventure to find her missing brother and instead finds the highly sought-after Dragon Pearl to save the Thousand Worlds.
I found myself struggling with <i>Dragon Pearl</i> at times. There are moments the novel slows from the pace of the action, which could potentially drag the reader’s attention away from Min’s journey. Min’s quest to find her brother is easy, but it is expected as the novel is aimed at a middle-grade audience.
Ignore the slowness and the ease of the journey, however, and the story is a magical ride through the Thousand Worlds. I loved seeing Min encountering obstacles and working her way around them while figuring out her own magic. Most importantly, I enjoyed seeing how valuable her relationships are, both with her brother and with the developing friendships with the other cadets.
Fans of Rick Riordan’s novels who enjoy a journey through space with touches of mythology will love going on an adventure of their own with Min through Yoon Ha Lee’s <i>Dragon Pearl</i>.
<a href="https://60secondsmag.com/dragon-pearl-review/">This review is originally posted on 60 Seconds Online Magazine</a>
Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters: Bk. 2
8.3
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