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Peregrine Quinn and the Cosmic Realm
DISCOVER THE PORTAL TO AN INCREDIBLE NEW WORLD IN THIS EPIC MIDDLE-GRADE ADVENTURE. PERFECT FOR FANS OF SKANDAR, PERCY JACKSON and ARTEMIS FOWL.Peregrine Quinn has always loved hearing her godfather Daedalus Bloom's stories about his life as an immortal, but that's all they were - stories. That is, until the portals that connect the Terran Realm with the Cosmic Realm mysteriously shut down and Daedalus, the only one who can fix them, is kidnapped. Peregrine is then swept into a nail-biting adventure, racing through the streets of Oxford, down the riverways of London and into the Under-Underground. She soon realises that not only are the creatures from her godfather's stories real, but they're shooting at her with laser blasters. Fortunately she has help from dryad librarian Rowan Strong and Olympus Inc. liaison (and faun) Callimachus Thorn. Together they must fix the portals and rescue Daedalus before an ancient evil rises and chaos takes over. Time is running out and the fate of all the realms is now in Peregrine's hands . . .GET READY FOR AN EDGE-OF-YOUR SEAT RACE BETWEEN WORLDS WITH PEREGRINE QUINN!
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March 15, 2024
*advance copy received in exchange for honest review*
Doors to cosmic realms and Olympus … dryads and Greek mythology… a portal librarian. There’s a lot going on in this children’s book debut from Ash Bond.
The endpaper artwork, foil hardback design and map drawings give the book more of a young adult feel, but this is definitely a story for 9-12 year olds. The narrative changes between points of view from different characters but is easy enough to follow with a name st location at the start of each chapter.
It has a quintessentially English feel to it, as well as the library being based in Oxford. There’s also a botanical theme, with Peregrine’s godfather , Daedalus, cultivating herbs and using traditional magics. The family has a history of adventure, discovery and inventing. Like an Indiana Jones who studied a few terms at Hogwarts.
Planned to be the first in a series this promises to be just the start of the adventure for Peteguine Quinn and co.
Doors to cosmic realms and Olympus … dryads and Greek mythology… a portal librarian. There’s a lot going on in this children’s book debut from Ash Bond.
The endpaper artwork, foil hardback design and map drawings give the book more of a young adult feel, but this is definitely a story for 9-12 year olds. The narrative changes between points of view from different characters but is easy enough to follow with a name st location at the start of each chapter.
It has a quintessentially English feel to it, as well as the library being based in Oxford. There’s also a botanical theme, with Peregrine’s godfather , Daedalus, cultivating herbs and using traditional magics. The family has a history of adventure, discovery and inventing. Like an Indiana Jones who studied a few terms at Hogwarts.
Planned to be the first in a series this promises to be just the start of the adventure for Peteguine Quinn and co.
August 26, 2024
Als die magischen Portale, die die irdische mit der komischen Welt des Olymp verbinden, plötzlich ausfallen, liegt es an Peregrine alles wieder in Ordnung zu bringen. Denn ihr Patenonkel, der einzige, der diese reparieren könnte, wurde entführt. Zusammen mit einer Baumnymphe macht sie sich auf die Suche nach ihm.
Die Geschichte wird aus vielen verschiedenen Perspektiven erzählt, wodurch man einen tiefen Einblick in die verschiedenen Welten erhält. Außerdem kann man sich dadurch besonders gut in die Charaktere hineinversetzen.
Ich könnte gar nicht sagen, wer meine liebste Figur ist, aber vor allem für jüngere Leser bietet natürlich Peregrine eine gute Identifikationsfigur.
Die Geschichte ist rundweg spannend und es gibt auch immer wieder kleinere Überraschungen.
Der Olymp ist nicht unbedingt so, wie man ihn sich vorstellt und ich hätte gerne noch etwas mehr darüber erfahren, aber ansonsten hat mir das Buch wirklich sehr gut gefallen.
Kurz zu erwähnen ist auch die wunderbare Aufmachung mit schimmerndem Cover und tollen Rollenbildern im Inneren.
Insgesamt also eine wirklich fesselnde Fantasy-Geschichte, die ich Groß und Klein gerne weiterempfehle.
Die Geschichte wird aus vielen verschiedenen Perspektiven erzählt, wodurch man einen tiefen Einblick in die verschiedenen Welten erhält. Außerdem kann man sich dadurch besonders gut in die Charaktere hineinversetzen.
Ich könnte gar nicht sagen, wer meine liebste Figur ist, aber vor allem für jüngere Leser bietet natürlich Peregrine eine gute Identifikationsfigur.
Die Geschichte ist rundweg spannend und es gibt auch immer wieder kleinere Überraschungen.
Der Olymp ist nicht unbedingt so, wie man ihn sich vorstellt und ich hätte gerne noch etwas mehr darüber erfahren, aber ansonsten hat mir das Buch wirklich sehr gut gefallen.
Kurz zu erwähnen ist auch die wunderbare Aufmachung mit schimmerndem Cover und tollen Rollenbildern im Inneren.
Insgesamt also eine wirklich fesselnde Fantasy-Geschichte, die ich Groß und Klein gerne weiterempfehle.
April 29, 2024
I enjoyed this. It was lovely being welcomed in to another magical world. Full of adventure right from the very beginning. Lots of twists and things to discover throughout. I thought in some places it was a little padded out but overall I can’t wait for the second one!
January 26, 2025
4.5 - absolutely wicked read! Gave me the feeling that Percy Jackson gave me the first time - mythology, adventure, humor, friendship. But then you toss in a bit of men in black “government agencies and regulations” as well as cool tech paired with the power hidden in libraries and you have the recipe for a great start to a series! Can’t wait to see where this goes.
January 10, 2024
With a name like ‘Peregrine Quinn’, of course this was going to be an epic book! It was filled with action, adventure and magic and not to mention a kick ass plant, an awesome librarian and a brave little faun.
The unlikely trio are thrown together in a race to save the realm from the return of an evil mistress who will sow discord and chaos across the Cosmic realm. Peregrine’s godfather, Daedalus Bloom has been kidnapped and there’s no way she’s backing down from the fight to get him back. Even if it means venturing into a world she never thought she’d become a part of…
I loved the bases and nods to Greek myth in this, with Olympus Inc. and figures from the stories like Hekate and Zeus. It was a well written and crafted story with easily likeable characters. It also had the perfect level of intrigue and adventure to keep you reading and it really was effortless to enjoy.
Can definitely tell this is going to be a great series to come.
Thank you to the author and publisher for this book on NetGalley in return for my honest thoughts and review.
The unlikely trio are thrown together in a race to save the realm from the return of an evil mistress who will sow discord and chaos across the Cosmic realm. Peregrine’s godfather, Daedalus Bloom has been kidnapped and there’s no way she’s backing down from the fight to get him back. Even if it means venturing into a world she never thought she’d become a part of…
I loved the bases and nods to Greek myth in this, with Olympus Inc. and figures from the stories like Hekate and Zeus. It was a well written and crafted story with easily likeable characters. It also had the perfect level of intrigue and adventure to keep you reading and it really was effortless to enjoy.
Can definitely tell this is going to be a great series to come.
Thank you to the author and publisher for this book on NetGalley in return for my honest thoughts and review.
September 10, 2024
Étant une grande fan de mythologie mais aussi de la saga Percy Jackson, je peux vous dire que j’attendais ce premier tome avec une énorme impatience. On nous promet une saga à la Percy Jackson et le contrat est clairement respecté! Alors attention, je tiens à préciser qu’il ne s’agit en aucun cas d’une copie ou quoi que ce soit hein! Oui ça nous fait penser à Percy mais l’histoire est vraiment différente. On part sur autre chose clairement. En tout cas ce premier tome ne pouvait que me plaire de toute façon. J’ai adoré ma lecture, je l’ai dévoré en un rien de temps tant j’étais à fond dans l’histoire. Maintenant il va falloir attendre 2025 pour avoir la suite, que ça va être long..
La plume de l’auteur est très agréable à lire. Sincèrement, on ne voit pas du tout les pages défiler. Dès le premier chapitre, on est à fond! Sa plume est fluide, terriblement addictive et ça a beau être un roman destiné à un public jeune, elle ne fait pas enfantine pour autant. Et ça j’ai beaucoup apprécié, on oublierais que l’héroïne n’a que 12 ans d’ailleurs. Cet auteur est une belle découverte et j’ai déjà hâte de le retrouver avec le prochain tome de Peregrine Quinn!
Dans ce premier tome, quand des créatures de l’Olympe enlèvent Dédale, sa filleule Pérégrine vole à son secours. Les portails reliant le monde terrestre à celui des dieux ont été sabotés pour permettre le retour d’une ancienne divinité infernale. Le seul à pouvoir les réparer est Dédale. Guidée par Rowan, une dryade, et Cal, un faune, la jeune fille n’a que vingt-quatre heures pour éviter le chaos cosmique.
L’univers de la mythologie est très intéressant à suivre. Ce que j’ai beaucoup aimé c’est que pour une fois, ce n’est pas les dieux de l’Olympe qui sont mis en avant. Oui on est dans la mythologie mais on ne se concentre pas sur les « choses » les plus connues. Ici on va suivre Dédale, le fameux Dédale tant connu pour son labyrinthe. On va suivre des dryades, des faunes etc. Je suis une grande fan de mythologie alors forcément, quand un roman en parle je suis fan. L’histoire était chouette à lire. J’ai vraiment beaucoup aimé et je suis déjà impatiente d’avoir le prochain tome entre les mains. Comme je le dis un peu plus haut, ça a beau être un roman jeunesse, l’histoire n’est pas trop enfantine et ça c’est cool! Parfois je dois même avouer que j’oubliais que Pérégrine n’avait que douze ans. L’histoire est d’autant plus palpitante puisque l’on suit différents personnages, parfois ils sont ensemble et parfois non. Donc on alterne et ça, c’est vraiment quelque chose que j’aime dans les romans. On a de l’action, des rebondissements etc, le rythme est super bien manié et l’histoire est super addictive. C’est le genre d’histoire pleine de surprises qui nous tient en haleine jusqu’à la dernière page.
Concernant les personnages, j’ai adoré découvrir Pérégrine. C’est la filleule de Dédale, sauf qu’elle, c’est une simple terrienne. Elle adore son parrain, elle adore l’entendre raconter des tas d’histoires mais elle, elle veut en vivre. Elle veut voir ce monde de ses propres yeux et surtout, elle veut vivre un tas d’aventures palpitantes. Je l’ai trouvé très courageuse pour son âge en tout cas, elle n’hésite pas à foncer droit vers l’inconnu pour pouvoir sauver son parrain. J’ai beaucoup aimé Rowan, la dryade et Cal, le faune. Rowan est très à cheval sur les règles. Pas question pour elle de faire quelque chose de proscrit. Ça m’a fait rire de la voir si inquiète de ce côté là, parfois elle se pose tellement de questions sur une situation c’était vraiment drôle. C’est un peu l’inverse de Pérégrine, du coup ces deux là ensemble ça fait des étincelles. C’est un sacré duo que j’ai adoré! On a Cal, le faune. Personnage un peu plus discret mais que j’aime beaucoup également. C’est un personnage qui m’a beaucoup fait rire, le pauvre il se retrouve dans de sacrées situations lui aussi! Dédale est excellent, on est sur un personnage un brin excentrique j’adore! Je le trouve vraiment très drôle et Pérégrine a vraiment de la chance de l’avoir comme parrain, tu ne peux pas t’ennuyer avec lui c’est impossible vraiment. Dédale voue un amour aux plantes, bien pour ça qu’il tient une boutique d’ailleurs. Il a une plante dont il prend extrêmement soin, Bernadette. Cette dernière demande beaucoup d’attention et Pérégrine doit s’en occuper. C’est peut être qu’une plante mais moi je l’ai trop aimé cette petite Bernie! J’en veux une dans ma vie, je veux une plante qui limite peut vous faire des câlins, on signe où pour en avoir une?
C’est un premier tome très addictif et très intéressant à lire que l’on a ici. Il me tarde tellement d’avoir la suite de ses aventures. Mais pour ça il va falloir être patient puisque ça arrive en 2025! Moi qui suit une grande fan de Percy Jackson, j’ai adoré ce roman. Un univers bien maitrisé, une intrigue hyper intéressante et pleine de surprises, des personnages attachants. Bref, un mélange parfait pour un premier tome des plus palpitants!
La plume de l’auteur est très agréable à lire. Sincèrement, on ne voit pas du tout les pages défiler. Dès le premier chapitre, on est à fond! Sa plume est fluide, terriblement addictive et ça a beau être un roman destiné à un public jeune, elle ne fait pas enfantine pour autant. Et ça j’ai beaucoup apprécié, on oublierais que l’héroïne n’a que 12 ans d’ailleurs. Cet auteur est une belle découverte et j’ai déjà hâte de le retrouver avec le prochain tome de Peregrine Quinn!
Dans ce premier tome, quand des créatures de l’Olympe enlèvent Dédale, sa filleule Pérégrine vole à son secours. Les portails reliant le monde terrestre à celui des dieux ont été sabotés pour permettre le retour d’une ancienne divinité infernale. Le seul à pouvoir les réparer est Dédale. Guidée par Rowan, une dryade, et Cal, un faune, la jeune fille n’a que vingt-quatre heures pour éviter le chaos cosmique.
L’univers de la mythologie est très intéressant à suivre. Ce que j’ai beaucoup aimé c’est que pour une fois, ce n’est pas les dieux de l’Olympe qui sont mis en avant. Oui on est dans la mythologie mais on ne se concentre pas sur les « choses » les plus connues. Ici on va suivre Dédale, le fameux Dédale tant connu pour son labyrinthe. On va suivre des dryades, des faunes etc. Je suis une grande fan de mythologie alors forcément, quand un roman en parle je suis fan. L’histoire était chouette à lire. J’ai vraiment beaucoup aimé et je suis déjà impatiente d’avoir le prochain tome entre les mains. Comme je le dis un peu plus haut, ça a beau être un roman jeunesse, l’histoire n’est pas trop enfantine et ça c’est cool! Parfois je dois même avouer que j’oubliais que Pérégrine n’avait que douze ans. L’histoire est d’autant plus palpitante puisque l’on suit différents personnages, parfois ils sont ensemble et parfois non. Donc on alterne et ça, c’est vraiment quelque chose que j’aime dans les romans. On a de l’action, des rebondissements etc, le rythme est super bien manié et l’histoire est super addictive. C’est le genre d’histoire pleine de surprises qui nous tient en haleine jusqu’à la dernière page.
Concernant les personnages, j’ai adoré découvrir Pérégrine. C’est la filleule de Dédale, sauf qu’elle, c’est une simple terrienne. Elle adore son parrain, elle adore l’entendre raconter des tas d’histoires mais elle, elle veut en vivre. Elle veut voir ce monde de ses propres yeux et surtout, elle veut vivre un tas d’aventures palpitantes. Je l’ai trouvé très courageuse pour son âge en tout cas, elle n’hésite pas à foncer droit vers l’inconnu pour pouvoir sauver son parrain. J’ai beaucoup aimé Rowan, la dryade et Cal, le faune. Rowan est très à cheval sur les règles. Pas question pour elle de faire quelque chose de proscrit. Ça m’a fait rire de la voir si inquiète de ce côté là, parfois elle se pose tellement de questions sur une situation c’était vraiment drôle. C’est un peu l’inverse de Pérégrine, du coup ces deux là ensemble ça fait des étincelles. C’est un sacré duo que j’ai adoré! On a Cal, le faune. Personnage un peu plus discret mais que j’aime beaucoup également. C’est un personnage qui m’a beaucoup fait rire, le pauvre il se retrouve dans de sacrées situations lui aussi! Dédale est excellent, on est sur un personnage un brin excentrique j’adore! Je le trouve vraiment très drôle et Pérégrine a vraiment de la chance de l’avoir comme parrain, tu ne peux pas t’ennuyer avec lui c’est impossible vraiment. Dédale voue un amour aux plantes, bien pour ça qu’il tient une boutique d’ailleurs. Il a une plante dont il prend extrêmement soin, Bernadette. Cette dernière demande beaucoup d’attention et Pérégrine doit s’en occuper. C’est peut être qu’une plante mais moi je l’ai trop aimé cette petite Bernie! J’en veux une dans ma vie, je veux une plante qui limite peut vous faire des câlins, on signe où pour en avoir une?
C’est un premier tome très addictif et très intéressant à lire que l’on a ici. Il me tarde tellement d’avoir la suite de ses aventures. Mais pour ça il va falloir être patient puisque ça arrive en 2025! Moi qui suit une grande fan de Percy Jackson, j’ai adoré ce roman. Un univers bien maitrisé, une intrigue hyper intéressante et pleine de surprises, des personnages attachants. Bref, un mélange parfait pour un premier tome des plus palpitants!
August 15, 2024
Actionreiches Abenteuer für Kinder ab 10 Jahren
"Peregrine Quinn. Chaos auf dem Olymp" von Ash Bond hat uns allein vom Titel her direkt angesprochen. Das klingt nach Action, Mythologie und Gefahren. Gleich zu Beginn geht es spannend los:
Peregrine Quinn wird in das Abenteuer ihres Lebens geworfen. Gerade wünscht sie sich noch mehr über die mythische Welt ihres Patenonkels Daedalus zu erfahren, da ist sie schon mitten auf einer actionreichen, gefährlichen Reise. Zusammen mit der Baumnymphe Rowan Strong und dem Faun Cal muss sie nicht nur Daedalus retten, sondern auch noch das ganze irdische und kosmische Reich.
Wer hier ein Buch in der Art nach Percy Jackson mit (Halb-)Göttern, Prophezeiungen und einer längeren Heldenreise erwartet, könnte enttäuscht werden. Das Buch bezieht sich zwar durch Personen wie Daedalus und Hekate auf die griechische Mythologie und spielt teilweise in einem kosmischen Reich, allerdings haben die Figuren bis auf den Namen und einige besondere Fähigkeiten bisher eher wenig mit den Vorbildern zu tun. So ist Daedalus zwar auch Erfinder, Techniker und Baumeister, aber es gibt keine Bezüge zu den bekanntesten Geschichten um ihn wie zum Beispiel das berühmte Labyrinth oder seinen Sohn Ikarus. Das ist natürlich nicht weiter schlimm, sollte einem aber bewusst sein, wenn man eine Geschichte mit vielen Bezügen zu griechischer Mythologie lesen möchte.
Doch obwohl die mythischen Figuren nicht ganz unseren Erwartungen entsprochen haben, hat uns Geschichte gepackt. Besonders fantasievoll sind zum Beispiel die vielen technischen Hilfsmittel, die immer wieder zum Einsatz kommen. Es gibt eine gute Mischung zwischen Hightech und Magie, die uns positiv überrascht hat.
Das hohe Tempo der Geschichte und eine ständige Verfolgungsjagd mit zwei ziemlich fiesen Gesellen, bringen viel Action und Spannung. Der ständige Wechsel der Erzählperspektive sorgt an der ein oder anderen Stelle für kleine Cliffhanger innerhalb der Geschichte. Manchmal wäre es aber auch schön gewesen länger bei einer Figur zu verweilen. So springt man zwischen den drei Hauptfiguren und einer vierten wichtigen Figur und ist mit diesen immer in Aktion.
Die Hauptfiguren Peregrine Quinn, der Faun Cal und die Baumnymphe Rowan lernt man in diesem ganzen Hin und Her erstaunlich gut kennen. Sie sind alle drei keine geborenen Heldinnen bzw. Helden, was sie sehr sympathisch macht. Rowan zum Beispiel hält sich gerne an die Regeln, die ihr vorgegeben werden, ist oft unsicher, weil sie nur eine Bibliothekarin in Ausbildung ist und trifft dann doch immer wieder mutige Entscheidungen.
Was für uns auch am Ende der Geschichte leider noch unklar bleibt, ist, welche Rolle Peregrine Quinn für den Olymp wirklich einnimmt. Ist sie jemand Besonderes oder doch nur ein Mensch, der in dieses Abenteuer geworfen wurde. Vielleicht ist das dann der Stoff für einen Band 2 und man erfährt dort mehr über die Hintergründe der Figuren.
So ist "Peregrine Quinn. Chaos auf dem Olymp" ein actionreiches Abenteuer für Kinder ab 10 Jahren, das zwar nur einige Bezüge zur griechischen Mythologie aufweist, aber vor allem durch die Verbindung von Hightech und Magie und drei ungewöhnliche Held*innen hervorsticht.
"Peregrine Quinn. Chaos auf dem Olymp" von Ash Bond hat uns allein vom Titel her direkt angesprochen. Das klingt nach Action, Mythologie und Gefahren. Gleich zu Beginn geht es spannend los:
Peregrine Quinn wird in das Abenteuer ihres Lebens geworfen. Gerade wünscht sie sich noch mehr über die mythische Welt ihres Patenonkels Daedalus zu erfahren, da ist sie schon mitten auf einer actionreichen, gefährlichen Reise. Zusammen mit der Baumnymphe Rowan Strong und dem Faun Cal muss sie nicht nur Daedalus retten, sondern auch noch das ganze irdische und kosmische Reich.
Wer hier ein Buch in der Art nach Percy Jackson mit (Halb-)Göttern, Prophezeiungen und einer längeren Heldenreise erwartet, könnte enttäuscht werden. Das Buch bezieht sich zwar durch Personen wie Daedalus und Hekate auf die griechische Mythologie und spielt teilweise in einem kosmischen Reich, allerdings haben die Figuren bis auf den Namen und einige besondere Fähigkeiten bisher eher wenig mit den Vorbildern zu tun. So ist Daedalus zwar auch Erfinder, Techniker und Baumeister, aber es gibt keine Bezüge zu den bekanntesten Geschichten um ihn wie zum Beispiel das berühmte Labyrinth oder seinen Sohn Ikarus. Das ist natürlich nicht weiter schlimm, sollte einem aber bewusst sein, wenn man eine Geschichte mit vielen Bezügen zu griechischer Mythologie lesen möchte.
Doch obwohl die mythischen Figuren nicht ganz unseren Erwartungen entsprochen haben, hat uns Geschichte gepackt. Besonders fantasievoll sind zum Beispiel die vielen technischen Hilfsmittel, die immer wieder zum Einsatz kommen. Es gibt eine gute Mischung zwischen Hightech und Magie, die uns positiv überrascht hat.
Das hohe Tempo der Geschichte und eine ständige Verfolgungsjagd mit zwei ziemlich fiesen Gesellen, bringen viel Action und Spannung. Der ständige Wechsel der Erzählperspektive sorgt an der ein oder anderen Stelle für kleine Cliffhanger innerhalb der Geschichte. Manchmal wäre es aber auch schön gewesen länger bei einer Figur zu verweilen. So springt man zwischen den drei Hauptfiguren und einer vierten wichtigen Figur und ist mit diesen immer in Aktion.
Die Hauptfiguren Peregrine Quinn, der Faun Cal und die Baumnymphe Rowan lernt man in diesem ganzen Hin und Her erstaunlich gut kennen. Sie sind alle drei keine geborenen Heldinnen bzw. Helden, was sie sehr sympathisch macht. Rowan zum Beispiel hält sich gerne an die Regeln, die ihr vorgegeben werden, ist oft unsicher, weil sie nur eine Bibliothekarin in Ausbildung ist und trifft dann doch immer wieder mutige Entscheidungen.
Was für uns auch am Ende der Geschichte leider noch unklar bleibt, ist, welche Rolle Peregrine Quinn für den Olymp wirklich einnimmt. Ist sie jemand Besonderes oder doch nur ein Mensch, der in dieses Abenteuer geworfen wurde. Vielleicht ist das dann der Stoff für einen Band 2 und man erfährt dort mehr über die Hintergründe der Figuren.
So ist "Peregrine Quinn. Chaos auf dem Olymp" ein actionreiches Abenteuer für Kinder ab 10 Jahren, das zwar nur einige Bezüge zur griechischen Mythologie aufweist, aber vor allem durch die Verbindung von Hightech und Magie und drei ungewöhnliche Held*innen hervorsticht.
March 27, 2024
Peregrine Quinn and the Cosmic Realm by Ash Bond is the first in the new series of books starring Peregrine and her gang of unlikely allies. If the series is as thrilling as this first adventure, then young readers are in for a treat.
While Peregrine’s mother is away, she is looked after by her godfather Daedalus Bloom. She has always envied his life as an immortal and wishes she could go to the Cosmic Realm with him. Little does she suspect that not only will she get that opportunity before long, but it will be up to Peregrine and a few new friends, to save both the Terran (human) and the Cosmic realms from being destroyed by the return of an ancient evil. Not quite the adventure she had expected!
This is such a good read. Within the same genre the Artemis Fowl and Percy Jackson books feature brave and adventurous girls, but the main characters are boys. In this book it is Peregrine and her new friend Rowan, a dryad, who lead the mission to rescue Daedalus when he is kidnapped, and to save the worlds from destruction.
There is a lot to enjoy in this new series, and new young readers will be able to identify with the main characters. Not by venturing into new realms of course, but feeling scared at times, or overwhelmed, lost and afraid. On the flip side, the real sense of accomplishment and pride when something you have strived for is achieved.
I really enjoyed Peregrine as a character. She is feisty and fiercely loyal to her godfather. At the same time though she misses her Mum and often wonders where she is. She often draws on her memories of her Mum to give her strength when she finds herself in trouble. I really hope we find out more about Peregrine’s Mum in future books as she sounds a fascinating character in her own right. Where is she and why are so many people in awe of her? Is Peregrine really a Terran or does she have immortal blood?
The book is well written with good character development. Both Peregrine and Rowan learn things about themselves and each other by the end of the book. I really enjoyed Cal the faun and his battle with his nemesis Hansel Pine. For fans of the Greek myths there are plenty of names in the book to recognise.
The cover of the books suggests slightly older than the target audience (9-12 years) and if I’m honest I don’t find the cover very appealing. Perhaps this is a time not to judge a book by its cover. Having said that I am much older than the target audience so younger readers may disagree with me. The illustrations and maps at the beginning and end of the book complement the narrative and add to the overall enjoyment. The chapters alternate between characters and vary in length with some very short, while others are much longer depending on the action.
Overall, a great start to an engaging new series that is sure to find an audience.
While Peregrine’s mother is away, she is looked after by her godfather Daedalus Bloom. She has always envied his life as an immortal and wishes she could go to the Cosmic Realm with him. Little does she suspect that not only will she get that opportunity before long, but it will be up to Peregrine and a few new friends, to save both the Terran (human) and the Cosmic realms from being destroyed by the return of an ancient evil. Not quite the adventure she had expected!
This is such a good read. Within the same genre the Artemis Fowl and Percy Jackson books feature brave and adventurous girls, but the main characters are boys. In this book it is Peregrine and her new friend Rowan, a dryad, who lead the mission to rescue Daedalus when he is kidnapped, and to save the worlds from destruction.
There is a lot to enjoy in this new series, and new young readers will be able to identify with the main characters. Not by venturing into new realms of course, but feeling scared at times, or overwhelmed, lost and afraid. On the flip side, the real sense of accomplishment and pride when something you have strived for is achieved.
I really enjoyed Peregrine as a character. She is feisty and fiercely loyal to her godfather. At the same time though she misses her Mum and often wonders where she is. She often draws on her memories of her Mum to give her strength when she finds herself in trouble. I really hope we find out more about Peregrine’s Mum in future books as she sounds a fascinating character in her own right. Where is she and why are so many people in awe of her? Is Peregrine really a Terran or does she have immortal blood?
The book is well written with good character development. Both Peregrine and Rowan learn things about themselves and each other by the end of the book. I really enjoyed Cal the faun and his battle with his nemesis Hansel Pine. For fans of the Greek myths there are plenty of names in the book to recognise.
The cover of the books suggests slightly older than the target audience (9-12 years) and if I’m honest I don’t find the cover very appealing. Perhaps this is a time not to judge a book by its cover. Having said that I am much older than the target audience so younger readers may disagree with me. The illustrations and maps at the beginning and end of the book complement the narrative and add to the overall enjoyment. The chapters alternate between characters and vary in length with some very short, while others are much longer depending on the action.
Overall, a great start to an engaging new series that is sure to find an audience.
February 16, 2024
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I’ve had my eye on this book for a while and when I saw NetGallery had it available for early readers, I leapt at the opportunity! 🥳
Much like her namesake, Peregrine Quinn wants to take flight into the mysterious cosmic world, if only her godfather Daedalus shared her enthusiasm. 😩 Unlike her mortal self, he’s an immortal grand architect of the library system, which houses portals spread across the world since ancient times. 📚🏛️🏺
But when an ancient threat plans to use the libraries to escape and cause havoc, it’s Daedalus she first comes for and he’s kidnapped and held hostage with a lightning bolt on the way to destroy the threat, Daedalus included. ⚡️ With characters like Bernadette (a sentient plant), Cal, (a fawn) and Rowan (a dryad), Peregrine Quinn is determined to save both her godfather and the world before evil takes over. But time is ticking, and if the lightning bolt hits, it’s all over. 🪴 💀
🌈Review:🌈
With the new rebooted series on Disney for Percy Jackson and the Olympians, I am feeling the Greek mythology stories, so this book was hitting the spot. ✨This is a fast-paced adventure novel, packed with magic, fun characters, exciting locations and ‘portals’ (which I hear is in demand for MG)! 💫
This has everything a kid would find exciting, however, if I were to make a small comment - the many POV hops left my ancient brain spinning sometimes. But as the not intended audience, this is no big issue 😉
I wish I found out more about what kind of ‘totally normal human’ Peregrine Quinn is, and why her mother was out of the picture, and who is her father? But I suspect this is just the beginning of a marvellous series, in which all will be revealed in due course. 🙏
I’m excited to see the reaction once this amazing story hits the shelves, and I wish it every success with publication day. 👏
I’ve had my eye on this book for a while and when I saw NetGallery had it available for early readers, I leapt at the opportunity! 🥳
Much like her namesake, Peregrine Quinn wants to take flight into the mysterious cosmic world, if only her godfather Daedalus shared her enthusiasm. 😩 Unlike her mortal self, he’s an immortal grand architect of the library system, which houses portals spread across the world since ancient times. 📚🏛️🏺
But when an ancient threat plans to use the libraries to escape and cause havoc, it’s Daedalus she first comes for and he’s kidnapped and held hostage with a lightning bolt on the way to destroy the threat, Daedalus included. ⚡️ With characters like Bernadette (a sentient plant), Cal, (a fawn) and Rowan (a dryad), Peregrine Quinn is determined to save both her godfather and the world before evil takes over. But time is ticking, and if the lightning bolt hits, it’s all over. 🪴 💀
🌈Review:🌈
With the new rebooted series on Disney for Percy Jackson and the Olympians, I am feeling the Greek mythology stories, so this book was hitting the spot. ✨This is a fast-paced adventure novel, packed with magic, fun characters, exciting locations and ‘portals’ (which I hear is in demand for MG)! 💫
This has everything a kid would find exciting, however, if I were to make a small comment - the many POV hops left my ancient brain spinning sometimes. But as the not intended audience, this is no big issue 😉
I wish I found out more about what kind of ‘totally normal human’ Peregrine Quinn is, and why her mother was out of the picture, and who is her father? But I suspect this is just the beginning of a marvellous series, in which all will be revealed in due course. 🙏
I’m excited to see the reaction once this amazing story hits the shelves, and I wish it every success with publication day. 👏
August 26, 2024
Daedalus ist der Erfinder von den Portalen, die das irdische Reich mit dem kosmischen verbindet. Doch auf einmal fallen diese aus und dann wird auch noch Daedalus entführt. Peregrine macht sich nun auf die Suche nach ihm, zusammen mit Rowan und Cal. Ein spannendes Abenteuer beginnt...
Peregrine ist ein mutiges Mädchen, welches nicht vor Gefahren zurückschreckt, um ihren Patenonkel und den Olymp zu retten. Sie mochte ich ganz gerne, doch nicht nur sie, auch Rowan und Cal haben mich überzeugen können. Beide sind von ihrer Art recht unterschiedlich, was mir gut gefallen hat. Doch auch den Einbau von Bernadette finde ich interessant. Bernadette ist eine non-binäre Pflanze, die das Pronomen 'em' nutzt. Was ich anfangs zwar etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig gefunden habe, mich aber letztendlich nicht gestört hat. Das Buch hat noch viele weitere spannende Charaktere, doch das sind zu viele, um die hier alle hervorzuheben.
Die Handlung ist sehr actionreich. Die Gruppe muss sich einigen Gefahren stellen, um den Olymp zu retten. Mir hat es gut gefallen, dass man sowohl etwas von der irdischen, als auch der kosmischen Welt mitbekommt, das hätte aber auch etwas mehr sein können. Auch der Olymp ist nicht so, wie man es sich vorstellt, sondern sehr technologisch, also sehr ähnlich zu unserer jetzigen Welt.
Der Schreibstil hat mir gut gefallen. Ich konnte mir alles gut vorstellen und da die Kapitel aus verschiedenen Perspektiven geschrieben sind, bekommt man einen guten Gesamtüberblick über das Geschehen.
Die Optik des Buches gefällt mir sehr gut. Das Cover passt zur Geschichte und ist interessant. Auch der Effekt des Buches gefällt mir.
Ich kann das Buch jedem empfehlen, der eine spannende und actionreichen Geschichte lesen möchte, die sich um einen neuartigen Olymp dreht und in dem es einige spannende Charaktere gibt. Der Mix aus Menschen und Fabelwesen macht die Geschichte ebenfalls interessant.
Peregrine ist ein mutiges Mädchen, welches nicht vor Gefahren zurückschreckt, um ihren Patenonkel und den Olymp zu retten. Sie mochte ich ganz gerne, doch nicht nur sie, auch Rowan und Cal haben mich überzeugen können. Beide sind von ihrer Art recht unterschiedlich, was mir gut gefallen hat. Doch auch den Einbau von Bernadette finde ich interessant. Bernadette ist eine non-binäre Pflanze, die das Pronomen 'em' nutzt. Was ich anfangs zwar etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig gefunden habe, mich aber letztendlich nicht gestört hat. Das Buch hat noch viele weitere spannende Charaktere, doch das sind zu viele, um die hier alle hervorzuheben.
Die Handlung ist sehr actionreich. Die Gruppe muss sich einigen Gefahren stellen, um den Olymp zu retten. Mir hat es gut gefallen, dass man sowohl etwas von der irdischen, als auch der kosmischen Welt mitbekommt, das hätte aber auch etwas mehr sein können. Auch der Olymp ist nicht so, wie man es sich vorstellt, sondern sehr technologisch, also sehr ähnlich zu unserer jetzigen Welt.
Der Schreibstil hat mir gut gefallen. Ich konnte mir alles gut vorstellen und da die Kapitel aus verschiedenen Perspektiven geschrieben sind, bekommt man einen guten Gesamtüberblick über das Geschehen.
Die Optik des Buches gefällt mir sehr gut. Das Cover passt zur Geschichte und ist interessant. Auch der Effekt des Buches gefällt mir.
Ich kann das Buch jedem empfehlen, der eine spannende und actionreichen Geschichte lesen möchte, die sich um einen neuartigen Olymp dreht und in dem es einige spannende Charaktere gibt. Der Mix aus Menschen und Fabelwesen macht die Geschichte ebenfalls interessant.
April 7, 2024
Thank you NetGallery for access to an early read! 🥳
Much like her namesake, Peregrine Quinn wants to take flight into the mysterious cosmic world, if only her godfather Daedalus shared her enthusiasm. 😩 Unlike her mortal self, he’s an immortal grand architect of the library system, which houses portals spread across the world since ancient times. 📚🏛️🏺
But when an ancient threat plans to use the libraries to escape and cause havoc, it’s Daedalus she first comes for and he’s kidnapped and held hostage with a lightning bolt on the way to destroy the threat, Daedalus included. ⚡️ With characters like Bernadette (a sentient plant), Cal, (a fawn) and Rowan (a dryad), Peregrine Quinn is determined to save both her godfather and the world before evil takes over. But time is ticking, and if the lightning bolt hits, it’s all over. 🪴 💀
🌈Review:🌈
With the new rebooted series on Disney for Percy Jackson and the Olympians, I am feeling the Greek mythology stories, so this book was hitting the spot. ✨This is a fast-paced adventure novel, packed with magic, fun characters, exciting locations and ‘portals’ (which I hear is in demand for MG)! 💫
This has everything a kid would find exciting, however, if I were to make a small comment - the many POV hops left my ancient brain spinning sometimes. But as the not intended audience, this is no big issue 😉
I wish I found out more about what kind of ‘totally normal human’ Peregrine Quinn is, and why her mother was out of the picture, and who is her father? But I suspect this is just the beginning of a marvellous series, in which all will be revealed in due course. 🙏
I’m excited to see the reaction once this amazing story hits the shelves, and I wish it every success with publication day. 👏
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Much like her namesake, Peregrine Quinn wants to take flight into the mysterious cosmic world, if only her godfather Daedalus shared her enthusiasm. 😩 Unlike her mortal self, he’s an immortal grand architect of the library system, which houses portals spread across the world since ancient times. 📚🏛️🏺
But when an ancient threat plans to use the libraries to escape and cause havoc, it’s Daedalus she first comes for and he’s kidnapped and held hostage with a lightning bolt on the way to destroy the threat, Daedalus included. ⚡️ With characters like Bernadette (a sentient plant), Cal, (a fawn) and Rowan (a dryad), Peregrine Quinn is determined to save both her godfather and the world before evil takes over. But time is ticking, and if the lightning bolt hits, it’s all over. 🪴 💀
🌈Review:🌈
With the new rebooted series on Disney for Percy Jackson and the Olympians, I am feeling the Greek mythology stories, so this book was hitting the spot. ✨This is a fast-paced adventure novel, packed with magic, fun characters, exciting locations and ‘portals’ (which I hear is in demand for MG)! 💫
This has everything a kid would find exciting, however, if I were to make a small comment - the many POV hops left my ancient brain spinning sometimes. But as the not intended audience, this is no big issue 😉
I wish I found out more about what kind of ‘totally normal human’ Peregrine Quinn is, and why her mother was out of the picture, and who is her father? But I suspect this is just the beginning of a marvellous series, in which all will be revealed in due course. 🙏
I’m excited to see the reaction once this amazing story hits the shelves, and I wish it every success with publication day. 👏
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March 27, 2024
Peregrine Quinn and her godfather Daedalus are on a secretive mission in the world famous Bodleian Library when things start to go very wrong and the portals (one of which they are trying to hack into) shut down, taking all of their guards with them. Peregrine had long listened to Daedalus telling tales of the Cosmic Realm but until this moment, she never imagined they were real. Her reality is tipped on its head as Daedalus is kidnapped and Peregrine must race against both time and three of Zeus’s thunderbolts to save him and the Realms. She must depend on her new friends, Rowan, Cal and Nim (who runs Hero Support Services, like a Cosmic version of ‘Q’ from Bond, with a duck!) plus a mystical plant called Bernadette but most of all, she has to depend on herself.
With an Under Under Ground, Glam Passes, CosPad Pros, Grumbugs and more tech than an Apple store could wish for, the magical world building of this amazing debut novel is set against the backdrop of Oxford, libraries and Mount Olympus and mixes action packed adventure with wit and humour (did you know that Zeus has retired and much like Alex from Blur, now runs a goat farm and makes cheese?!). It is the perfect combination of mythology and futuristic fantasy with vibes of Artemis Fowl combined with Percy Jackson but with a feisty, female lead and a host of strong supporting characters. When you add in a traitor, two scary henchmen and a Goddess of Chaos, the result is totally unputdownable.
With an Under Under Ground, Glam Passes, CosPad Pros, Grumbugs and more tech than an Apple store could wish for, the magical world building of this amazing debut novel is set against the backdrop of Oxford, libraries and Mount Olympus and mixes action packed adventure with wit and humour (did you know that Zeus has retired and much like Alex from Blur, now runs a goat farm and makes cheese?!). It is the perfect combination of mythology and futuristic fantasy with vibes of Artemis Fowl combined with Percy Jackson but with a feisty, female lead and a host of strong supporting characters. When you add in a traitor, two scary henchmen and a Goddess of Chaos, the result is totally unputdownable.
May 6, 2024
Peregrine Quinn is twelve years old & living with her God Father Daedalus Bloom in his Plant Healing shop in Oxford, she has always loved the stories he told her about his other life as an Immortal ,but that's all they were just stories , until one day an event changes all that & Peregrine ends up having the adventure of a life time between realms , Ash Bond weaves a fantastic tale that stretches from Oxford to Alexandria with mythology , Fairy Lore all inter-twinned to save the World & most importantly of all Books & Plants sadly the, #NetGalley copy I had been reading expired ( I was ill & couldn't read for several days) so I actually went On Line t, #Amazon.co.uk & bought a physically copy of the Book in order to finish the story. I am now going to pass the book onto my eldest granddaughter & her half siblings to read & then in turn they will pass it on to Cousins or friends from School so hopefully the physical Book will become well read & loved. #GoodReads, #Instagram, #FB, #
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When the portals that connect the Terram Realm and the Cosmic Realm mysteriously shut down, the only person who can fix them is Daedalus, the original Master Architect. Daedalus, however, has been kidnapped, so it is left to his god-daughter Peregrine Quinn. She had always loved the stories told to her by her God-father but as she is drawn deeper into an adventure to fix the portals, she soon learns that they are not stories but real. Together with help from dryad librarian Rowan Strong, Olympus Inc. liaison (and faun) Callimachus Thorn, and Bernadett a plant with special powers, she is thrust into an exciting adventure to fix the portals and rescue Daedalus before an ancient evil takes over and destroys everything.
I wasn’t sure who the book was aimed at. I initially though teenagers but I’m not sure how much it would appeal. It is too complicated for younger readers and I struggled at times to remember who and what was what. I didn’t find it an addictive page turner but was still a pleasant story. I feel the author lives deep within this fantasy world she has created but that some of it gets lost in her writing.
I wasn’t sure who the book was aimed at. I initially though teenagers but I’m not sure how much it would appeal. It is too complicated for younger readers and I struggled at times to remember who and what was what. I didn’t find it an addictive page turner but was still a pleasant story. I feel the author lives deep within this fantasy world she has created but that some of it gets lost in her writing.
April 25, 2024
The first four chapters sees the point of view switch between the title character Peregrine Quinn (who has been brought up on the stories of her godfather Daedalus Bloom and his life as an immortal), Rowan Strong (a Dryad librarian who - amongst other things - has to keep Peregrine's liking for shiny weaponry in check) and Cal(limachus Thorn, a faun who is a liaison for something called Olympus Inc.). Between them, the trio will go on to be tasked with fixing the portals connecting the Terran Realm (where Peregrine lives) with the Cosmic Realm when a) they mysteriously shut down and b) the only one who can fix them - Bloom - is kidnapped, taking on the creatures from Bloom's stories in the process.
A fast-paced fantasy rooted in the real world, with familiar locations such as the streets of Oxford as well as the London riverways and underground, the regular narrative changes can be difficult to keep up with whilst reading, but are signposted with a name and location to start each chapter, while the mixture of herbs with traditional magic may also interest those who like stories with a botanical theme.
A fast-paced fantasy rooted in the real world, with familiar locations such as the streets of Oxford as well as the London riverways and underground, the regular narrative changes can be difficult to keep up with whilst reading, but are signposted with a name and location to start each chapter, while the mixture of herbs with traditional magic may also interest those who like stories with a botanical theme.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 26, 2024
This is a lively YA tale full of funny characters and adventures!
Peregrine lives under the care of her godfather Daedalus as her mother travels for work. He is an immortal, and has lots of stories to tell about The Realms, and the magical characters living within them.
One day at school a faun man appears in the playground. Peregrine can see it through the window, as can all the other children. She goes outside as it’s obvious they are waiting for her!. Cal is a hologram from csi headquarters and tells Peregrine that all the Realms have stopped working and trapped all the guardian librarians inside. Except for one. Her name is Rowan the nymph, and she’s gone to get Daedalus’s help. They then witness Daedalus being kidnapped by two Bogbrethren and they are about to shoot Rowan. Peregrine runs away with Roman and Cal, as the bogbrethren give chase.
So the adventure carries on… They must rescue Daedalus, and get the Realms working again.
Many thanks to Bonnier Books for the opportunity to read this arc copy for review consideration via Netgalley. My opinion is my own.
#Netgalley, #BonnierBooksUk, #AshBWrites.
Peregrine lives under the care of her godfather Daedalus as her mother travels for work. He is an immortal, and has lots of stories to tell about The Realms, and the magical characters living within them.
One day at school a faun man appears in the playground. Peregrine can see it through the window, as can all the other children. She goes outside as it’s obvious they are waiting for her!. Cal is a hologram from csi headquarters and tells Peregrine that all the Realms have stopped working and trapped all the guardian librarians inside. Except for one. Her name is Rowan the nymph, and she’s gone to get Daedalus’s help. They then witness Daedalus being kidnapped by two Bogbrethren and they are about to shoot Rowan. Peregrine runs away with Roman and Cal, as the bogbrethren give chase.
So the adventure carries on… They must rescue Daedalus, and get the Realms working again.
Many thanks to Bonnier Books for the opportunity to read this arc copy for review consideration via Netgalley. My opinion is my own.
#Netgalley, #BonnierBooksUk, #AshBWrites.
May 16, 2024
This is the first of a proposed series of books in the fairly new sub-genre of children's books dealing with a magical world of special powers and incredible danger running alongside our normal contemporary world and hidden from normal oblivious people.
The characters are interesting, dynamic and mostly relatable. It is clear this novel has had a lot of time spent on it to ensure its integrity and consistency provides a solid foundation of world-building for a series. The writing is smooth and easy to read though not simplistic. Some of the concepts and terminology are difficult to grasp at first but the pace ensures the interest of the reader is maintained whilst the ideas settle in. This is certainly a better approach than a didactic explanation.
I enjoyed the structure of the book too. The main characters appear in a gallery on the frontispiece. There are a couple of useful diagrams at the front and another at the end of the book.each of the 44 chapters begins by naming the character who will provide the viewpoint, together with the location and date of the episode. These headings are very useful, paricularly when picking up the book again after a break.
The characters are interesting, dynamic and mostly relatable. It is clear this novel has had a lot of time spent on it to ensure its integrity and consistency provides a solid foundation of world-building for a series. The writing is smooth and easy to read though not simplistic. Some of the concepts and terminology are difficult to grasp at first but the pace ensures the interest of the reader is maintained whilst the ideas settle in. This is certainly a better approach than a didactic explanation.
I enjoyed the structure of the book too. The main characters appear in a gallery on the frontispiece. There are a couple of useful diagrams at the front and another at the end of the book.each of the 44 chapters begins by naming the character who will provide the viewpoint, together with the location and date of the episode. These headings are very useful, paricularly when picking up the book again after a break.
January 2, 2024
A lovely start to this exciting new series for children (and the occasional adult)
The heroine is Peregrine, a 12 year old girl who follows her godfather into an alternate realm to save him and ends up having to save everyone!
It's got some great characters including Bernadette the sentient plant, Cal the sweaty faun, and librarian and portal protector Rowan who is a Dryad.
It's filled with magic peopled with mythical characters, many of whom you'll have heard of before, making it feel instantly familiar and easy to connect with
What I like is it doesn't try TOO hard to be overtly PC as so many kids books do these days. It's nicely paced and a page turner and it was just really fun to read. In some plces especially at the start I felt there was a touch too much dialogue, explanations, and telling rather than action and showing. But once I got past those couple of parts I was swept away by a very engaging story which is sure to be a huge hit. I am eager to read the second part of this planned series.
The heroine is Peregrine, a 12 year old girl who follows her godfather into an alternate realm to save him and ends up having to save everyone!
It's got some great characters including Bernadette the sentient plant, Cal the sweaty faun, and librarian and portal protector Rowan who is a Dryad.
It's filled with magic peopled with mythical characters, many of whom you'll have heard of before, making it feel instantly familiar and easy to connect with
What I like is it doesn't try TOO hard to be overtly PC as so many kids books do these days. It's nicely paced and a page turner and it was just really fun to read. In some plces especially at the start I felt there was a touch too much dialogue, explanations, and telling rather than action and showing. But once I got past those couple of parts I was swept away by a very engaging story which is sure to be a huge hit. I am eager to read the second part of this planned series.
May 2, 2024
This story contains elements of adventure, courage and fantasy.
Peregrine Quinn longs for adventure and hopes to travel via portals to different realms.
When Peregrine's godfather Daedalus Bloom gets kidnapped and the portals that connect the Terran Realm with the Cosmic Realm shut down. He is the only one who can fix it so she must rescue him with the help of her allies, dryad librarian Rowan Strong and Olympus Inc. liaison, Callimachus Thorn.
Together they are unstoppable and form an unlikely alliance to succeed in their quest.
I found the front cover and the synopsis interesting. The author has done a fantastic job in describing the characters and setting. I like how each chapter focuses on a central character.
At the front cover, there are colourful illustrations of the characters in the story.
I also like how the story is partly set in London.
This would be a fantastic read for younger readerswho love to read about adventure and magic.
Peregrine Quinn longs for adventure and hopes to travel via portals to different realms.
When Peregrine's godfather Daedalus Bloom gets kidnapped and the portals that connect the Terran Realm with the Cosmic Realm shut down. He is the only one who can fix it so she must rescue him with the help of her allies, dryad librarian Rowan Strong and Olympus Inc. liaison, Callimachus Thorn.
Together they are unstoppable and form an unlikely alliance to succeed in their quest.
I found the front cover and the synopsis interesting. The author has done a fantastic job in describing the characters and setting. I like how each chapter focuses on a central character.
At the front cover, there are colourful illustrations of the characters in the story.
I also like how the story is partly set in London.
This would be a fantastic read for younger readerswho love to read about adventure and magic.
August 24, 2024
This is A fantastic story; it has gods, humour, HekTek and friendship!
And Peregrine Quinn is about to get all the Cosmic Realm adventure she can handle with the help of a fawn, a dryad and Bernadette - a sentient plant, and also when she sets out to save her uncle, Daedalus Bloom from the most sinister forces threatening the realms, it gets interesting.
This is A beautifully executed piece of written material and thoughtout this story that it actually delivers on all fronts. This is why I have recommended the book as A must read.
Also I would say that Rowan is a dryad librarian, whose job it is to guard one of the cosmic portals. Also Peregrine and Rowan's paths cross on the first page, and their lives become intertwined by events that are happening within the Cosmic Realm - the portals have shut down, and all the librarians (bar Rowan) are trapped.
Cal is a faun, who works at Olympus Inc, the Cosmic Realm Headquarters.
Hekate is the Grand Architect at Olympus Inc, overseeing all of the tech and inventions. Definitely please read this book 📕
And Peregrine Quinn is about to get all the Cosmic Realm adventure she can handle with the help of a fawn, a dryad and Bernadette - a sentient plant, and also when she sets out to save her uncle, Daedalus Bloom from the most sinister forces threatening the realms, it gets interesting.
This is A beautifully executed piece of written material and thoughtout this story that it actually delivers on all fronts. This is why I have recommended the book as A must read.
Also I would say that Rowan is a dryad librarian, whose job it is to guard one of the cosmic portals. Also Peregrine and Rowan's paths cross on the first page, and their lives become intertwined by events that are happening within the Cosmic Realm - the portals have shut down, and all the librarians (bar Rowan) are trapped.
Cal is a faun, who works at Olympus Inc, the Cosmic Realm Headquarters.
Hekate is the Grand Architect at Olympus Inc, overseeing all of the tech and inventions. Definitely please read this book 📕
June 2, 2025
Let's get the obvious out of the way first. The cover, and especially the illustration Peregrine on the front cover, is not inspired. I won't go as far as calling it cursed, because it doesn't look as bad as some stuff I've seen hand-painted, but I didn't enjoy looking at it. The inside cover illustrations are actually pretty nice, and I have no clue why the publisher didn't go with something in the same style for the front as well.
The story, while not immediately immersive, is very well put together with some great foreshadowing, intriguing world-building and plenty of mystery. You very much get attached to the characters as time passes, and they go through the various challenges of the mission ahead of them.
I was pleasantly surprised by how distinct the personality of each character was, and how the author was true to their strengths and faults throughout, instead of using archetypal cardboard cutouts to carry the story.
All in all, a decent read, would recommend. Might even come back to the universe to see more of it.
The story, while not immediately immersive, is very well put together with some great foreshadowing, intriguing world-building and plenty of mystery. You very much get attached to the characters as time passes, and they go through the various challenges of the mission ahead of them.
I was pleasantly surprised by how distinct the personality of each character was, and how the author was true to their strengths and faults throughout, instead of using archetypal cardboard cutouts to carry the story.
All in all, a decent read, would recommend. Might even come back to the universe to see more of it.
January 5, 2024
year old Peregrine has grown up on a rich diet of exciting adventure stories featuring strange worlds and fantastical creatures from her Grandfather Daedulus. But she never bargained for the possibility that the stories were real!
Now she finds herself unexpectedly plunged into into an adventure of her own, when she is forced to follow her grandfather into an alternate dimension in order to save the world(s) that Grandfather Daedulus has always had access to and that Peregrine never knew about before...
This is an original story in an otherwise crowded field, which features some very creative characters and creatures - including a sentient plant named Bernadette, a sweaty faun and a Dryad librarian. The storyline is gripping and effortlessly holds the reader's interest. Definitely worth checking out if you are looking for an entertaining read.
I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
Now she finds herself unexpectedly plunged into into an adventure of her own, when she is forced to follow her grandfather into an alternate dimension in order to save the world(s) that Grandfather Daedulus has always had access to and that Peregrine never knew about before...
This is an original story in an otherwise crowded field, which features some very creative characters and creatures - including a sentient plant named Bernadette, a sweaty faun and a Dryad librarian. The storyline is gripping and effortlessly holds the reader's interest. Definitely worth checking out if you are looking for an entertaining read.
I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
March 21, 2024
This book is aimed at 9 to 14 years old but I think it would be liked by children above that age or even adults, I quite enjoyed it.
My nephew and I read it together, he is 11 and he throughly enjoyed it, even asked if there would be others.
This is the first book out of a set of three.
I found the maps in it were quite useful as it does go quickly from one place to another and the illustrations of the characters were wonderful.
Daedalus Bloom run a florist but not just any florist, this one was for sick plants, one of them called Bernadette was an extremely special one who needed a lot of care and a song being sang to her twice a day.
One day his Goddaughter Peregrine Quinn saw him packing, he was leaving for a short while to sort something out, Peregrine was not happy about this but as it turned out he was kidnapped, it was her job to find him in the cosmic realm and that was when the adventure began.
My nephew and I read it together, he is 11 and he throughly enjoyed it, even asked if there would be others.
This is the first book out of a set of three.
I found the maps in it were quite useful as it does go quickly from one place to another and the illustrations of the characters were wonderful.
Daedalus Bloom run a florist but not just any florist, this one was for sick plants, one of them called Bernadette was an extremely special one who needed a lot of care and a song being sang to her twice a day.
One day his Goddaughter Peregrine Quinn saw him packing, he was leaving for a short while to sort something out, Peregrine was not happy about this but as it turned out he was kidnapped, it was her job to find him in the cosmic realm and that was when the adventure began.
April 14, 2024
The debut middle–grade Mythological portal adventure of 2024 that you don’t want to miss
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A new middle grade portal adventure that all Percy Jackson fans are sure to fall head over heels in love with.
Suitable for 9+ readers and everyone else
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Non spoilery review ⬇️
Peregrine Quinn has always loved the stories that her godfather Daedalus Bloom tells her of his life being an immortal. And that was all they were–stories. That is until a portal shuts down. And her godfather is the only one who can fix it, is also mysteriously kidnapped.
The action starts right at the beginning of the book. We meet new characters along the way and find out more about Daedalus and Peregrine.
I absolutely loved learning about all things mythological and can’t wait for other middle grade readers to discover this book so I can have someone to talk about it with
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Coming to all good bookshops April 2024
• • •
A new middle grade portal adventure that all Percy Jackson fans are sure to fall head over heels in love with.
Suitable for 9+ readers and everyone else
• • •
Non spoilery review ⬇️
Peregrine Quinn has always loved the stories that her godfather Daedalus Bloom tells her of his life being an immortal. And that was all they were–stories. That is until a portal shuts down. And her godfather is the only one who can fix it, is also mysteriously kidnapped.
The action starts right at the beginning of the book. We meet new characters along the way and find out more about Daedalus and Peregrine.
I absolutely loved learning about all things mythological and can’t wait for other middle grade readers to discover this book so I can have someone to talk about it with
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Coming to all good bookshops April 2024
April 14, 2024
I loved this book and so did my 12 yo daughter. The whole premise of the story made it very exciting to read and the multiple perspectives from the different characters kept us hooked. We loved the secret portals hidden in libraries and we always love a book with a strong female lead. The characters in the book are brilliant. Peregrine’s godfather Daedalus is one of my favourites! We also loved all the Greek mythology and Zeus made us laugh. Peregrine suddenly has to rely on her new friends when her godfather is kidnapped and the Cosmic Realm - a place she believed was made up - suddenly becomes very real. Peregrine has to rescue her uncle, assuming she can find him, because only he can fix the glitch between realms. Her journeys through time are incredibly well written and totally believable. The author has done an incredible job of building worlds and spaces we wanted to inhabit too. Sci-fi isn’t our usual choice of genre, but the excellent mix of sci-fi and history was perfect for us.
April 22, 2024
I very rarely like a hardback book due to the dust cover getting grubby however this may be the first time I actually want to throw it away. The attention to detail just on the cover itself is absolutely gorgeous, there is so much love just for the product itself! Wow.
The books itself is an amazing read, I've have already loaned it to all ten teenagers in the family. The characters and settings are wonderful, the author really does have an amazing ability to build a world that is unlike anything else. The characters are all so rich and well developed, which is something sadly lacking in most YA fiction now.
The story is a magical romp with so many different elements that just make it so unique for even its genre, such as bringing in a plethora of magical and fantastical creatures throughout the story. This is definitely an author I will be keeping an eye our for. And if you are looking to buy a copy, I would definitely suggest splashing out a little more on the hardback!
The books itself is an amazing read, I've have already loaned it to all ten teenagers in the family. The characters and settings are wonderful, the author really does have an amazing ability to build a world that is unlike anything else. The characters are all so rich and well developed, which is something sadly lacking in most YA fiction now.
The story is a magical romp with so many different elements that just make it so unique for even its genre, such as bringing in a plethora of magical and fantastical creatures throughout the story. This is definitely an author I will be keeping an eye our for. And if you are looking to buy a copy, I would definitely suggest splashing out a little more on the hardback!
March 15, 2024
I really enjoyed this book. The characters were so good and I didn't want to put this down, I was constantly thinking about going back to it when I was at work or out - this is how I determine how good a book is. Although I am not the intended audience group (I am nearly 30) it does not matter, I still loved it and I know the actual intended audience is going to love it too.
The world building was really good. There are a few questions I have but I think these will be explained and answered as the series goes on! It's very nicely paced and the story was very engaging! This is definitely going to be a hit with the younger readers!!!! I can't wait for the rest of the series..hope this book and series does really well!
Also can I just say how much I love the cover???? Unfortunately sometimes I do judge a book by its cover and this did not disappoint!! It's so pretty and appealing.
The world building was really good. There are a few questions I have but I think these will be explained and answered as the series goes on! It's very nicely paced and the story was very engaging! This is definitely going to be a hit with the younger readers!!!! I can't wait for the rest of the series..hope this book and series does really well!
Also can I just say how much I love the cover???? Unfortunately sometimes I do judge a book by its cover and this did not disappoint!! It's so pretty and appealing.
March 29, 2024
This book was brilliant! It has the mythology chops to stand up to the likes of Percy Jackson, and police procedural that reminded me of all of my favourite parts of the Artemis Fowl books. Peregrine Quinn is thrown in at the deep end, and must find a way to save a realm that, up until a day earlier, she didn't even know existed! What has her godfather got mixed up in, and what does a pot plant have to do with it all?
I loved the characters in this story, and how it was told from multiple perspectives. It took me far too long to realize that Hazel and Rowans names were because they are dryads! Cal was so loveable, and so wonderfully nervous and lacking in confidence, and Daedalus was just as mysterious as you would expect.
I can't wait to see more of this series, and discover just how much Peregrine hasn't been told that likely would have been good for her to know!
I loved the characters in this story, and how it was told from multiple perspectives. It took me far too long to realize that Hazel and Rowans names were because they are dryads! Cal was so loveable, and so wonderfully nervous and lacking in confidence, and Daedalus was just as mysterious as you would expect.
I can't wait to see more of this series, and discover just how much Peregrine hasn't been told that likely would have been good for her to know!
April 28, 2024
Peregrine Quinn has already been fascinated to hear of her godfather's exciting escapades living life as an immortal.
But that's all she thought they ever were, tall tales told for her amusement.
But then comes the fatal day when the portal gates that connect both realms, the Terran and cosmic inexplicably shut down.
Daedalus is the only one with skills to fix them yet he is kidnapped.
Now it's down to Peregrine and her new friend Cal, a faun to save the day.
So starts an epic adventure through the old town of Oxford, the London River ways and the Under underground.
Between them they have to save Daedalus AND get him to fix the portals before they are locked forever and cosmic travel is at an end.
But something ancient and malevolent is rising so it becomes a race against time.
This was such a fun, quirky read, the faun was brilliant.
I really enjoyed Cal's character.
But that's all she thought they ever were, tall tales told for her amusement.
But then comes the fatal day when the portal gates that connect both realms, the Terran and cosmic inexplicably shut down.
Daedalus is the only one with skills to fix them yet he is kidnapped.
Now it's down to Peregrine and her new friend Cal, a faun to save the day.
So starts an epic adventure through the old town of Oxford, the London River ways and the Under underground.
Between them they have to save Daedalus AND get him to fix the portals before they are locked forever and cosmic travel is at an end.
But something ancient and malevolent is rising so it becomes a race against time.
This was such a fun, quirky read, the faun was brilliant.
I really enjoyed Cal's character.
November 16, 2023
“Peregrine blinked. She had met a faun, she had run away from lizard men, she had driven a submarine, but somehow it was the duck kicking a teapot that might just break her brain. She closed her eyes, opened them again and gasped. The duck was staring straight at her, its eyes narrowed.”
‘(Rowan) was a Librarian, for Pan’s sake, not a hero! You had to have very specific training for that, and then get committee approval for each heroic act at least a month in advance. There was a system.”
I thoroughly enjoyed this roller-coaster ride through the cosmic realm, with an awesome librarian/dryad/agent and an intrepid twelve year old named Peregrine Quinn. Ash Bond writes with more ingenious creativity that I’ve come across in a long time, and I loved the dry humour peppered throughout the book.
Old libraries and librarians - all that just spoke to my heart! Juxtaposed against CosTech (high tech in the cosmic realm) and various mystical characters this fight of good against evil was simply delightful.
Chuffed that this is going to be an entire series! Can’t wait for the next book already.
9/10 ⭐️
Thanks @definitelybookskids for sending this over for review!
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