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Lädt ... Ballad & Dagger (An Outlaw Saints Novel) (Outlaw Saints, 1) (2022. Auflage)von Daniel José Older (Autor)
Werk-InformationenBallad & Dagger von Daniel José Older
   Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch.   ) lmauro123 | Dec 28, 2023 |  ) lmauro123 | Dec 28, 2023 | The other great part is Mateo’s narrative voice. It was excellent (but with some corny dialogue here and there), and he has a clear character arc. He’s insecure and the equivalent of a nomad since he’s moved around his whole life. He knows of his culture but never had a chance to really experience the more tangible parts or set roots anywhere. I liked the idea of Chela. She was ruthless but not heartless. More combative and confident than Mateo; his foil. But she felt a little flat. Definitely not a manic pixie girl but just shallow. Ending spoiler: Tams was forgettable. Sorry not sorry. Her claim to fame was being Mateo's only friend and crushing on a pair of twins. but like the other twin basically drops off the face of the earth. she just felt like a blank slate, to be honest. The world-building is unique and plays off of Latino, Jewish, and pirate influences. But there’s a lot going on. Sometimes, it feels like too much. Too many characters. Too many alliances. Too much lore. Thankfully, it’s not a bunch of exposition dumps and is introduced gradually. But it’s noticeable if you take a break from reading because it takes time to get back up to speed. This is both well-paced and terribly long-winded, but I think the ending wrapped up nicely. I also wish so much that books would advertise in the beginning pages that there's a glossary. ( ) DestDest | Nov 28, 2023 | The story centers around Mateo Matisse, a high-school student and gifted musician who, when the story opens, is only concerned with gaining the attention of Gerval, a famous musician with local ties. Mateo gets much more than he bargained for, however; when he witnesses a brutal murder committed by a person he thought he knew. This book captivated my interest in so many ways. The story was suspenseful, and Daniel José Older’s thoughtful world-building introduced concepts early that were significant later on without giving things away prematurely. I especially appreciate the vivid detail that Older brought to depictions of music. I’m looking forward to continuing the story with the second book in this series. Ballad & Dagger was published on May 3, 2022, by Rick Riordan Presents / Disney Hyperion. I received a digital advance copy of this book through Publisher’s Weekly’s recent Grab-a-Galley promotion, with fulfillment through NetGalley. This book was featured in a #BookTube “What I’m reading” video at https://youtu.be/ai6HKeab9ZQ. Cynthia_Parkhill | Jul 7, 2022 | Zeige 4 von 4 keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
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Fantasy.
Young Adult Fiction.
Young Adult Literature.
Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents Daniel Jos Older's music-and-magic-filled YA urban fantasy about two teens who discover each other and their powers during a political battle within a unique diaspora community. "Brimming with mystery, mayhem, and heart, Ballad and Dagger gives us wondrous new magic steeped in deep traditions. It's a gorgeous romance, a wild adventure, and a powerful story that unravels not only the pain of diaspora, but the strength of community and the ways we provide refuge for one another."Leigh Bardugo, New York Times #1 best-selling author of Shadow and Bone "A new, magical world full of rich folklore and hitting all the right notes." Kirkus Reviews Almost sixteen years ago, Mateo Matisse's island homeland disappeared into the sea. Weary and hopeless, the survivors of San Madrigal's sinking escaped to New York. While the rest of his tight-knit Brooklyn diaspora community dreams of someday finding a way back home, Mateonow a high school junior and piano prodigy living with his two aunts (one who's alive, the other not so much)is focused on one thing: getting the attention of locally-grown musical legend Gerval. Mateo finally gets his chance on the night of the Grand Fete, an annual party celebrating the blended culture of pirates, Cuban Santeros, and Sephardic Jews that created San Madrigal all those centuries ago. But the evil that sank their island has finally caught up with them, and on the night of the celebration, Mateo's life is forever changed when he witnesses a brutal murder by a person he thought he knew. Suddenly Mateo is thrust into an ancient battle that spans years and oceans. Deadly secrets are unraveled and Mateo awakens a power within himselfa power that not only links him to the killer but could also hold the key to unlocking the dark mystery behind his lost homeland. From the author of the award-winning Shadowshaper Cypher series comes the first novel in the Outlaw Saints duologya brilliant story that will transport readers to a world where magic, myth, and gods reign over the streets of Brooklyn. Don't miss these other Rick Riordan Presents titles for all ages: Sal and Gabi Break the Universe by Carlos Hernandez Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha Lee Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia Paola Santiago and the River of Tears by Tehlor Kay Mejia. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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