#BookReview: Maya and the Rising Dark (Maya and the Rising Dark #1) by Rena Barron @renathedreamer

Synopsis: After her father goes missing, 12-year-old Maya uncovers that he is the keeper of the gateway between our world and The Dark. To find her father, she'll need to unlock her own powers and fight a horde of creatures set on starting a war. Stranger Things meets Percy Jackson set on the south side of Chicago.



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Rating: ★★★★★
My Review: Another cute story that will have kids like me reading like crazy!!  I loved Maya (her name is so cool!!) This one had a lot of action and magic and just everything that I was hoping to find in this story.  It was fun and I want book two! 

Review

★ Astonishing series of subsequent revelations leaves readers agog, eager to know how Maya and her pals will use their powers to heal the veil and save their mostly black and brown neighborhood.... A truly #BlackGirlMagic, cloudy-day, curl-up kind of book.-- "​Kirkus, STARRED review This opening installment of what will be a much-anticipated series is fast-paced and adventurous, offering a fresh blend of culture, community, and folklore rooted broadly in the African diaspora."

About the Author

Rena Barron grew up in small-town Alabama, where stories of magic and adventure sparked her imagination. After penning her first awful poem in middle school, she graduated to writing short stories and novels by high school. Rena has an affinity for good cheese, wine, and nature. When she's not writing, she can be found reading or brushing up on her French. Find her online @renathedreamer or at www.renabarron.com.

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Posted in: 5 Stars, Edelweiss, HMH Books, Middle Grade, Review