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A review by stacyroth
Journey Across the Hidden Islands by Sarah Beth Durst
5.0
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my unbiased opinion.
Princesses Seika and Ji-Lin are training to become the next empress and her guard. On their 12th birthday, their father tells them that it is time for them to make the traditional Emperor’s Journey, where they will renew the bargain with the dragon that keeps their islands safe. As they make their journey, the princesses discover unexpected monsters and other perils in their way. Will the princesses be able to complete their journey and protect their people?
This was an enchanting tale, and I would love to be able to visit Himitsu and see all of the magical animals they have (except the koji!). The princesses understandably felt unready for their journey but were able to see what they were made of through necessity. I highly recommend this book for middle grade readers and think it will also appeal to many older readers, too – this is definitely a book I could see parents and children reading together and enjoying.
Princesses Seika and Ji-Lin are training to become the next empress and her guard. On their 12th birthday, their father tells them that it is time for them to make the traditional Emperor’s Journey, where they will renew the bargain with the dragon that keeps their islands safe. As they make their journey, the princesses discover unexpected monsters and other perils in their way. Will the princesses be able to complete their journey and protect their people?
This was an enchanting tale, and I would love to be able to visit Himitsu and see all of the magical animals they have (except the koji!). The princesses understandably felt unready for their journey but were able to see what they were made of through necessity. I highly recommend this book for middle grade readers and think it will also appeal to many older readers, too – this is definitely a book I could see parents and children reading together and enjoying.