A review by toloveisdestroy
City of the Plague God by Sarwat Chadda

4.0

Growing up, I adored the Percy Jackson novels, and this book delivered the same feelings I had back then as a young pre-teen. I was inquired to read this novel by my coworker who works in kids books, and I can truly express this is a great novel! I loved the realism the book brought, such as not being afraid to comment on how many Arabs/Muslims are type-casted in Hollywood. ~~ While I know the plague part might seem a bit concerning with everything happening right now, the description of the plague is very different from Covid. I found this to be a bit comforting. The plague is a pivotal point of the plot, however there is very little interaction with actually infected citizens, so I believe that children could read this novel without any issues. If inquired about any concerns, my only comment would be regarding the train scenes and watching one’s kids around railroad tracks. ~~ Overall, I highly suggest this book as it is a spectacular read filled with diversity and enjoyment!