Member Review

I always feel the need to read books that are steeped in mythology and lore from other cultures. So when I seen this one being presented by Rick Riordan’s publishing company, I knew I needed to read it!

In this first installment of this new series, we meet 11 year old Hmong and her family. Hmong loves, listening to the stories that her mother tells her but secretly she can see spirits. Her best friend is one of them. Too bad all of her classmates and peers seem to think she’s crazy and make fun of her along the way. Hmong finds herself the center of a dare and makes her way onto a supposedly haunted bridge. What she doesn’t expect is that an angry spirit follows her back and steals, her brothers own spirit from him. Hmong knows it is her duty to save her brother spirit and sets out on her quest.

I absolutely loved this book. I actually purchased it for my own middle grade sons to read. They are huge fans of Percy Jackson, and I know they’re going to be huge fans of the series too!

I would recommend this book to anyone with middle grade, children, who want adventure, mythology, and well written prose that is easy to follow along, and so relatable to every day life. That being said, adults will love it too, and I don’t know anyone who would and thoroughly enjoy this read!