Zachary Sergi
Autor(a) de Major Detours: A Choices Novel
About the Author
Image credit: Photo of author Zachary Sergi
Obras de Zachary Sergi
Heroes Rise: The Hero Project 2 cópias
Heroes Rise: The Prodigy 2 cópias
Heroes Rise: HeroFall 1 exemplar(es)
Versus: The Lost Ones (Book One) 1 exemplar(es)
Versus: The Elite Trials (Book Two) 1 exemplar(es)
Versus: The Deathscapes (Book Three) 1 exemplar(es)
Etiquetado
Conhecimento Comum
- Pequena biografia
- From his official site: "My writing mission statement is to always empower readers: to expose them to new worlds & ideas and let them decide for themselves what to think & believe. Additionally, I always focus on LGBTQIA+ representation and exploring issues of intersectional inclusion, funneled through a (usually Young Adult) genre-mashing blend of humor, action & drama. The reader’s voice always matters in the Sergiverse—the space to get lost and profound."
Membros
Resenhas
Estatísticas
- Obras
- 9
- Membros
- 67
- Popularidade
- #256,179
- Avaliação
- 3.6
- Resenhas
- 6
- ISBNs
- 8
This was a spooky, enjoyable coming-of-age story, exploring themes of generational trauma, setting healthy boundaries in relationships, personal growth, and self-acceptance.
I loved the picturesque setting in this book. The beautiful mountain range, dense pine forest, crystal-clear lake, refreshing cold breeze, and the scent of freshly cut grass all immediately transported me to Copper Cove.
The eerie contrast between the town’s natural beauty and lurking darkness was so well-done that it sent shivers down my spine! Its remote setting, with no cell service or wi-fi, added to the mystery and already spooky atmosphere.
I liked Luca and his friends. These characters were not only fun but also relatable, portrayed with all of their strengths and flaws. There was also good character growth throughout the story, and despite mistakes made along the way, they managed to learn a lot from them.
I also really liked Manny, and I wished he had a more prominent role in the story, but the ending kind of hints that Luca and Manny might get a second chance, which made me super happy.
The story began well and was engaging, but the middle section dragged a bit, mostly due to lengthy conversations/explanations, rather than building up the story and letting readers draw their own conclusions about the Impact and the curse.
The idea of the Impact carrying remnants of a person sacrificed in the previous generation took me by surprise. It’s such a unique and interesting concept, and it added a lot to the story; however, I still felt that Impact and the curse were not fully explained throughout the story, as there were many unanswered questions at the end of the book.
This book leans more towards middle-grade than ya/na, but it was still an enjoyable read! It’s a fun, fast-paced, coming-of-age story, and it’s perfect for spooky season!
Thank you, LibraryThing, the publisher Tiny Ghost Press, and author Zachary Sergi for the ARC copy! I received a free copy of this book, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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