Monday, December 30, 2024

A Game of Noctis by Deva Fagan - ADVISABLE

A Game of Noctis by Deva Fagan, 306 pages. Simon, 2024. $18

Language: G (0 swears,  0 “f”); Mature Content: G; Violence: G (non-bloody fighting)

BUYING ADVISORY: MS - ADVISABLE

APPEALS TO: SOME

Pia is desperate to save her Gramps from being ejected from Dantessa because his standing has slipped so low in the Great Game. Pia take a chance and allies herself with a new crew - the Seafoxes, each with their own motives for wanting to upset the status quo in Datessa - even if they have to face the immortal Death herself.

Students who love books in original fantasy worlds will enjoy meeting Pia and Dantessa. I enjoyed that Pia wasn’t a “chosen one” who needs to save the whole world - a nice touch that helps it feel different from so many other recent fantasy books.

Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS


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