Review of The Gatekeeper of Pericael
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Review of The Gatekeeper of Pericael
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Gatekeeper of Pericael" by Hayley Reese Chow.]
Porter Redmond's life is far from ordinary. Aside from being a student and a soccer player, he is learning to cast spells in a magical parallel world called Pericael. As the Gatekeeper's son, he is the next one to protect the portal. It is a difficult task to live between two worlds, and Porter feels like it's too much of a responsibility for a young boy like himself. He missed the days when the things he could only care about were his tests and his soccer games. But as a call to save a poor village from an evil shaman befalls his shoulders, will he finally accept his fate?
The Gatekeeper of Pericael by Hayley Reese Chow is a middle-grade fiction that is a delight to read for any adventure-seeking readers. It involves a somewhat simple storyline, which deals with the Chosen One trope. It explores a typical dilemma of the main character straddling between two realms— the ordinary and the magical. Despite this aspect of the book, I don't think it is an issue that degrades its quality because one should consider the audience it caters to. It is still a charming novel with an engaging storyline and thrilling action scenes.
In the beginning, there is a bit of a learning curve to get through. The story mentions some unfamiliar words and concepts without detailed explanations. I like it, though. The exposition isn't long and arduous to read because the narrative won't spoon-feed you with plenty of information. You have to figure it out yourself, which is fascinating. The story allows you to think and dive into the world yourself, which is an aspect that I like the most about the novel.
The story is one big, perilous adventure. It involves a barrage of exciting scenes, making it hard for a reader to put it down. The writing style is pretty straightforward, which is perfect. I also like the message on overcoming one's fear and the reminder of always doing the right thing for the greater good. These are fascinating themes for young readers to explore.
I am giving this book a rating of 5 out of 5 stars. I don't have any issues with it. I like how the narrative doesn't spoon-feed information and instead focuses on bringing you into the world of spells, monsters, and magical spirits. There isn't a single error to note, so I believe the book has a sublime editing quality. I recommend this novel to middle-grade readers who love fantasy and adventure.
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The Gatekeeper of Pericael
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Porter Redmond's life is far from ordinary. Aside from being a student and a soccer player, he is learning to cast spells in a magical parallel world called Pericael. As the Gatekeeper's son, he is the next one to protect the portal. It is a difficult task to live between two worlds, and Porter feels like it's too much of a responsibility for a young boy like himself. He missed the days when the things he could only care about were his tests and his soccer games. But as a call to save a poor village from an evil shaman befalls his shoulders, will he finally accept his fate?
The Gatekeeper of Pericael by Hayley Reese Chow is a middle-grade fiction that is a delight to read for any adventure-seeking readers. It involves a somewhat simple storyline, which deals with the Chosen One trope. It explores a typical dilemma of the main character straddling between two realms— the ordinary and the magical. Despite this aspect of the book, I don't think it is an issue that degrades its quality because one should consider the audience it caters to. It is still a charming novel with an engaging storyline and thrilling action scenes.
In the beginning, there is a bit of a learning curve to get through. The story mentions some unfamiliar words and concepts without detailed explanations. I like it, though. The exposition isn't long and arduous to read because the narrative won't spoon-feed you with plenty of information. You have to figure it out yourself, which is fascinating. The story allows you to think and dive into the world yourself, which is an aspect that I like the most about the novel.
The story is one big, perilous adventure. It involves a barrage of exciting scenes, making it hard for a reader to put it down. The writing style is pretty straightforward, which is perfect. I also like the message on overcoming one's fear and the reminder of always doing the right thing for the greater good. These are fascinating themes for young readers to explore.
I am giving this book a rating of 5 out of 5 stars. I don't have any issues with it. I like how the narrative doesn't spoon-feed information and instead focuses on bringing you into the world of spells, monsters, and magical spirits. There isn't a single error to note, so I believe the book has a sublime editing quality. I recommend this novel to middle-grade readers who love fantasy and adventure.
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The Gatekeeper of Pericael
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