Huge thanks to the team for sending me an ARC of "Fantasma: Adventure and Rebellion"! I was happy to jump into this world, and I'd call it a solid 3.5-star read. It's a genuinely good, fun book, but I think it just missed hitting that great mark for me personally.
What I really enjoyed was the pacing. This book moves fast! The action sequences are exciting and high-energy, making it a total page-turner. If you want a story where the stakes are always high, you'll love that about it.
Where I think there's room for growth is in the details. The core concept of Fantasma is so imaginative, but I felt like we were only scratching the surface of the world-building, and I was hungry for more depth on how everything worked. Also, while I liked the main character, some of the supporting characters felt a little familiar. They were enjoyable, but I hoped for a bit more complexity in their personalities.
In short, this is a strong foundation for an adventure series. It's quick, exciting, and shows great promise. It's a good effort, and I appreciate the chance to read it early!
I really ended up enjoying this book. At first I was hesitant because it seemed like it might be for younger kids, but then I got sucked into the book. I actually ended up loving how the characters were more naive and 'young' at the beginning and they matured throughout the book. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series! I was definitely left wanting more from the characters, plot, and world!
Great YA fantasy book! Love the world that’s developing, and I like that It’s not developing too quickly. You get to know the world with the characters, which I enjoyed and I have a feeling there’s a lot left to explore in future books.
This book is perfect for anyone who loves YA fantasy, light hearted moments, fun relationship dynamics, deep character growth, and plotwist that you never see coming!