Dani Resh

I was very impressed with this book and its predecessor, "[book:Compass to Vinland|59207834]." This is a fun middle-grade Viking-legend-inspired fantasy that is nonstop adventure. The characters are well-written, and the magic system is intriguing. The world-building is also a delight for readers to stroll through and experience. Each book focuses on one of our three main characters, and this one follows our Cerebral, Maria, as she learns and develops her powers. This is a very creative and unique series, and I look forward to book 3. A few notes. The references to Frankenstein should be to Frankenstein's monster. Perhaps 14 year olds could make this error, but if that's the case, someone should correct them later in the narrative. I am also not a fan of insta-learning. The shoes the kids are wearing provide them with instant and advanced abilities. I enjoyed how there was some learning and growing in this book for Maria, but Rusty basically put on the shoes (book 1) and became the most powerful warrior within a few pages. I hope book three offers more growth for Rusty as his POV is next. Overall, this is a page-turning fantasy series that I really enjoyed exploring. I hope its a book more young readers pick up.… (más)

Can we talk about how AMAZING this series is?! It had EVERYTHING i was expecting for a Middle Grade Fantasy Series AND MORE!!

Thank you to Librarything for picking me to win this FREE COPY in an Early Reviewers Giveaway last year. This one reminded me alot of Alice falling down the Rabbit Hole in Alice in Wonderland, The Wizard of Oz and The Nutcracker and The Four Realms.

Even tho this is only the 2nd Novel ive read by Dani let alone in a series but i have to say she is DEFINATELY MY NEW FAVORITE FANTASY AUTHOR, No Question about it.

The Characters were so fun and enjoyable to read about. Maria and Wren are still my favorites. I loved learning about Maria life and background alot more in this book compared to Book 1.

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Pennslvania and Vinland while reading especially when the scenery was described.

Overall a WONDERFULLY Written Book 2 in this Middle Grade Fantasy Series!! I really hope there is a Book 3 because im anxious to learn more about Pan and Tara if there is one.

Can't wait to read more by Dani in the future!!… (más)

Thank you to Dani Resh for sending me this FREE COPY to me in exchange for an honest review.

This was my first time reading a Middle Grade Fantasy by Dani let alone in a series so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i really loved this one especially since it remiinded me alot of 2 Nursery Stories and 2 Disney Movies:
The Old Woman who lived in a Shoe
The Toads in the Woods
Alice in Wonderland
The Nutcracker and The Four Realms.

The Characters were fun and enjoyable to read about. Wren and Maria were definately my favorites because of the connection i felt they had throughout the book and i even shipped them by the end.

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Pennsylvania and Vinland while reading, especially when the scenery was described.

Overall a Wonderfully Written Book 1 in this Middle Grade Fantasy Series!! Can't wait to read Book 2 soon!!… (más)