lovepeaceandwrite1's review
2.0
So ... I love Percy Jackson but this book ohhhh boy ... I liked it but I felt it was some sort of Percy Jackson Mayan version ... I did not feel that was something new... In addition the story, has potentials but the the way it was written ... Or I do not like the way the author writes or just did not think it was perfect ... It's a midle grade, it's normal, maybe, I'm not satisfied with the story, but I could not really stay grasped to the story. I thought it was just another book of Gods. I was a bit disillusioned, I really thought the story was going on a different direction.
ploganiv's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
smallangrydog's review
3.0
A book on misrepresentation of Mayans (not mythology) ? Thanks (((:
I wanted to like this book so bad now im just depressed
I wanted to like this book so bad now im just depressed
cindeereads's review against another edition
5.0
I really liked this book it is always nice to read about a mythology that is not Greek or Roman. I really liked the characters especially Zane and Brooks I found them both to be easy to like characters their motivations were easy to understand. Zane is an easy to like character he is a boy judged for something that is not his fault who then finds out he is so much more than he ever dreamed. I really liked that he would go above and beyond for his dog Rosie I liked how that ended up. I really liked the plot it started with a boy and his dog with that boy losing his dog and finding things about himself he would never of put together on his own. So overall I really liked this book I will for sure read the sequel.
qwordyq's review
3.0
It was okay. I know this is a Rick Riordan presents series but it’s not by him so I really didn’t expect so much Percy Jackson to actually be in this but it felt kind of copy paste but with Mayan gods. Single mom living in a shitty environment to hide her demigod son? Check. Badass girl who doesn’t like him but they actually do like each other? Check. Disability is actually superpower. Check. All of this could have been avoided if the parents didn’t suck and keep secrets? Check. I really didn’t see much difference and nothing really stood out to me as amazing and gripping. It wasn’t bad and there were parts and characters I like I just expected something with a little more uniqueness to it than what I got.
vernip's review against another edition
2.0
It's been Ixtab alll along
"And I killed Rosie too!" *maniacal witch laugh*
...
Seriously, this is only slightly redeemed by how much the new Queen of the Underworld was pulling strings all over the place. Why couldn't this book been about her? Or Jazz! That diabetic, one-eyed, engineering-nut, half-giant was the coolest!
Sidenote, did the audiobook reader have a cold or allergies this entire production? Because he already sounds less congested with the sequel novel!
"And I killed Rosie too!" *maniacal witch laugh*
...
Seriously, this is only slightly redeemed by how much the new Queen of the Underworld was pulling strings all over the place. Why couldn't this book been about her? Or Jazz! That diabetic, one-eyed, engineering-nut, half-giant was the coolest!
Sidenote, did the audiobook reader have a cold or allergies this entire production? Because he already sounds less congested with the sequel novel!
mypatronusisajedi's review
Slow start, annoying characters, a lot of dialogue without conveying anything important - just not in the mindset for this kind of story.
sartzer's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
mschley's review against another edition
AudioBook Selection
Published September 2018
Zane Obispo is just living his life as a thirteen-year-old boy dealing with bullies who pick on him because one of his legs is shorter than the other, making him walk with a limp and use a cane. He thought his biggest problem was going to be adjusting to going back to school and handling bullies while working for his psychic neighbor, Ms. Cab, but he was wrong (VERY wrong). His world changes when a plane crashes into his volcano (he claims it since it’s right in his backyard) and he sees a demon from his Mayan Mythology book come to life. After that, he is hurtled into an adventure with the mysterious girl, Brooks, his uncle Hondo, and various other characters he meets along the way as he deals with demons, shapeshifters, giants and gods all with the fate of the world hanging in the balance.
This book has some great diversity within it, especially with the main character of Zane who is both Hispanic and has a disability. His struggles with fitting in and dealing with bullies is one that many kids will be able to relate to and will enjoy watching as Zane grows in confidence and self-acceptance. The fast-paced high-stakes adventure reminiscent of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series will definitely pull in even reluctant readers. The themes of friendship, family, and taking responsibility are all threaded throughout as Zane battles it out to save the world. While the stakes are high, Cervantes also dishes out a good dose of humor and wit in her characters to keep the story from being too dark or serious. The audio version is very well done and the narrator, Ozzie Rodriguez, does a great job of bringing Zane’s wit, humor, and good nature to life. Listening has the great advantage of hearing the names of the Mayan gods instead of trying to decipher how they might be said, which could be quite daunting for a reader of any age. Rodriguez changes his voice for the characters and their speech patterns to go with their characters perfectly, like making the Mayan god of death creepy and menacing. This is a book that once you start listening too, you don’t want to stop.
Website: The Children’s Book Council (CBC) website is a great resource to find out about new books and to discover reading lists and educational programming ideas. It is a nonprofit organization made up of publishers of varying sizes all located in North America. They have a wide range of information on their site including new releases and curated reading lists that focus in on topics such as STEM or initiatives like Diversity. They also work with the ALA to create many of these resources. The website can be found at: https://www.cbcbooks.org/readers/
Published September 2018
Zane Obispo is just living his life as a thirteen-year-old boy dealing with bullies who pick on him because one of his legs is shorter than the other, making him walk with a limp and use a cane. He thought his biggest problem was going to be adjusting to going back to school and handling bullies while working for his psychic neighbor, Ms. Cab, but he was wrong (VERY wrong). His world changes when a plane crashes into his volcano (he claims it since it’s right in his backyard) and he sees a demon from his Mayan Mythology book come to life. After that, he is hurtled into an adventure with the mysterious girl, Brooks, his uncle Hondo, and various other characters he meets along the way as he deals with demons, shapeshifters, giants and gods all with the fate of the world hanging in the balance.
This book has some great diversity within it, especially with the main character of Zane who is both Hispanic and has a disability. His struggles with fitting in and dealing with bullies is one that many kids will be able to relate to and will enjoy watching as Zane grows in confidence and self-acceptance. The fast-paced high-stakes adventure reminiscent of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series will definitely pull in even reluctant readers. The themes of friendship, family, and taking responsibility are all threaded throughout as Zane battles it out to save the world. While the stakes are high, Cervantes also dishes out a good dose of humor and wit in her characters to keep the story from being too dark or serious. The audio version is very well done and the narrator, Ozzie Rodriguez, does a great job of bringing Zane’s wit, humor, and good nature to life. Listening has the great advantage of hearing the names of the Mayan gods instead of trying to decipher how they might be said, which could be quite daunting for a reader of any age. Rodriguez changes his voice for the characters and their speech patterns to go with their characters perfectly, like making the Mayan god of death creepy and menacing. This is a book that once you start listening too, you don’t want to stop.
Website: The Children’s Book Council (CBC) website is a great resource to find out about new books and to discover reading lists and educational programming ideas. It is a nonprofit organization made up of publishers of varying sizes all located in North America. They have a wide range of information on their site including new releases and curated reading lists that focus in on topics such as STEM or initiatives like Diversity. They also work with the ALA to create many of these resources. The website can be found at: https://www.cbcbooks.org/readers/