by Anne Ursu
Carver County, hardcover, 424 pages
I finally read this book after two years of students recommending it! Charlotte and her cousin Zee get involved with the Underworld after the demigod(?) Philonecron decides to overthrow Hades with an army of shadows. The two young people are wonderful characters, with both strengths and flaws. The adventure drew me in, even though I don't particularly like the premise that mythology is the "real" truth as far as what happens when people die.
There were fun language choices and it was a very fun story overall with good descriptions and wonderful pacing. This will be easy to recommend (along with the Percy Jackson books) for kids interested in mythology or just a good read.
I'm still not sure how Mr. Metos recombined the shadows though . . . maybe the sequel tells.
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