Rating: 3 1/2 stars
Thrash Force reminds me of a cross between Jumanji and A Wrinkle In Time, with a bit of middle grade report card angst and humor thrown in. From inadvertently angering a sorcerer to battling scary creatures, Riley and his friends take the reader along on their epic adventures within an alternate reality. One where your favorite role playing game has suddenly become far too real. There's plenty of magic, elves, battles and mishaps to hold the attention of kids straight through to the end. The writing flowed well, the storyline was entertaining, and the descriptive details were appropriate for the intended age group.

Thank you to Little Brown, NetGalley and Toppling Stacks Book Tours for the gifted book. All opinions are my own and provided freely.

This story felt like jumping headfirst into a middle schooler's wildest imagination—in the best possible way. I loved how the book blended everyday school struggles with high-stakes fantasy adventure. Riley Singh is a relatable and clever hero, and I found myself rooting for him from the start. The book strikes a great balance between action and humor, making it a perfect pick for middle grade readers who love gaming, magic, or just a good friendship-driven quest. I appreciated how the story encouraged creative thinking and teamwork without ever feeling preachy. I was especially impressed by how the story never lost sight of its heart, even as Riley faced some difficult choices. It’s an entertaining, fast-paced ride that kids can safely dive into, and I had a blast along the way, too.

𝙴𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚁𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠
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Thrash Force and 5 reasons you should read it:

1. The cover art is amazing, and the illustrations inside are fantastic.
2. If you enjoy Captain Underpants, you'll enjoy this.
3. For fifth and middle school-age children.
4. It has a great storyline and plot.
5. We're fighting bad guys, so why not?

Thrash Force was a great middle school-age story with the vibe of Captain Underpants! Highly recommend.

Seventh grader Riley Singh is a smart kid—smart enough to know that he could be an exceptional student if he weren’t always playing Dungeon Brawl: a role-playing game where he and his friends embark on radical adventures to slay demon lords and rescue the occasional village.

Thank you, NetGalley, and Little, Brown Books for Young Readers for the e-book in exchange for my honest review.