![]() ![]() "City of the Plague God is not to be missed. "The unusual characters, well-developed plot, and perfect balance of witty humor and rapid-fire adventure will keep even those entirely unfamiliar with the mythology or cultural and religious content fully engaged, with Chadda wisely trusting his readers to figure it out while on the run with Sik."- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Sik has the trademark snark and humor of all heroes from Riordan's imprint, which makes this venture into one of the world's oldest mythologies more fun-and is especially appreciated given that this villain is a plague god making his literary debut during a pandemic."- Booklist The touching exploration of adolescent grief, and the strong connections between Sik and his parents, provide additional nuance and depth."- Publishers Weekly "Combining fast-paced action and heavy does of humor, this Gilgamesh-inspired novel benefits from a well-developed secondary cast. ![]() ![]() Chadda balances an action-packed story with his trademark humor and a deft handling of Sik's immigrant identity that feels relevant and important in today's world."- Natasha Ngan, author of the New York Times best-selling Girls of Paper and Fire series "Bold, brave, and full of surprises! I couldn't stop turning the pages. ![]()
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