"Race to the Sun" by Rebecca Roanhorse

Race to the Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse is a new middle grade novel in the Rick Riordan Presents series. Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, Race to the Sun is based on Navajo mythology and follows Nizhoni, a 12 year old girl who suddenly discovers she can see monsters... I really enjoyed this book. I read Roanhorse’s adult novels which are also based on Navajo mythology and liked those as well.

Overall, the book follows the Percy Jackson script: a group of youngsters discover that all the stories are true, ancient gods and mythological creatures do really exist, and it is up to them - the heroes of present day - to save the world. I think this book could be a nice introduction for kids into Native American myths, and perhaps some will want to research them in greater detail. I also thought the characters were very realistic and sounded and behaved their age. 4 out of 5 stars.

An e-ARC was provided by NetGalley.com