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Centaurs
8 Reviews
(4)
4-6
Greta must save her brother Hans from a cannibal witch in a chicken-legged cottage by finding the magical cornucopia. With help from a centaur boy, she returns to Belladoma (the city from companion novel Monstrous, where she was nearly sacrificed to a sea monster) and discovers her family's true history. Greta struggles with complex moral dilemmas, but her self-obsessed perspective limits the narrative.
Reviewer: Amy Bennett-Zendzian
(3)
4-6
When, following a meteor shower, a centaur foal is born on Arianne's farm, she's delighted there is "true magic in our lives at last." But protecting the quick-growing centaur Kai (and Arianne's brother Robbie, a thalidomide baby) from publicity strains the farm's resources. This strong family story with loads of horse lore and a touch of magic will please fantasy and equestrian lovers alike.
Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam
(3)
YA
Centauriad series.
Malora, the last human in a world of scientifically created mythological hybrids, and her centaur friends set out for Kahiro in search of Sky, the missing leader of the horses. Along the way, she encounters a winged man named Lume, who is also the last of his people. The exquisite world-building in this unique tale will delight fans of high fantasy. Glos.
Reviewer: Barratt Miller
(3)
4-6
Although she is secretly growing her mermaid tail, Aluna (Above World) and her Kampii friends train to compete in the Thunder Trials in order to prevent the evil Karl Strand from conscripting their Above World desert-dwelling friends, the centaur-like Equians, into his army. This well-written, action-packed sequel, a blend of science fiction and fantasy, will delight fans of speculative fiction.
Reviewer: Barratt Miller
(4)
4-6
Unicorn Chronicles series.
In her third book, Cara is on a quest to visit the centaurs, while her father tries to free her mother from the Rainbow Prison. Frustratingly little is revealed about the mysterious side characters or subplots, leaving much open for the next book. Rich in unicorn mythology, the series will continue to entice high-fantasy genre fans.
Reviewer: Thom Barthelmess
(4)
4-6
Monsters series.
These brief volumes will be appreciated by mythology fans. The texts describe the creatures' origins as well as giving examples from contemporary popular culture (e.g., J. K. Rowling's hippogriff). Illustrations ranging from historical artifacts to movie stills and book covers add interest to the somewhat dry writing. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Monsters titles: Centaurs, Griffins, and The Minotaur.
Reviewer: Beth L. Meister
(4)
4-6
Young Heroes series.
A youthful Jason of the Argonauts is here imagined to embark on a quest to retrieve a deadly poison, the Gorgon's blood, from a murderous band of centaurs. He must overcome monsters and natural disasters while learning leadership of his band of boys (and one girl). The characterization is somewhat formulaic, but the nonstop action-adventure will attract readers.
Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam
(4)
4-6
Echorium Sequence series.
When a strange girl named Shaiala arrives on the Isle of Echoes, twenty years after the events in Song Quest, Kherron recognizes the evil work of his old nemesis. Although the writing style is unremarkable and Shaiala's awkward speech pattern makes some of the prose clumsy, the unique fantastical beings and exciting action make this an interesting sequel. Glos.
Reviewer: Anne St. John
8 reviews
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