Chasing the Valley
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
416
Novel • Fiction
Medora • Fantasy World
2013
Adult
12-18 years
Chasing the Valley by Skye Melki-Wegner is a young adult dystopian, fantasy, and steampunk novel where sixteen-year-old Danika Glynn, an orphaned street urchin with nascent magical powers, escapes the tyranny of King Morrigan with a group of teen rebels. They journey toward the mythical Magnetic Valley to find a place beyond the king's reach and plan to overthrow his regime. The narrative involves frequent violence and warfare.
Adventurous
Suspenseful
Fantastical
Emotional
Hopeful
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Skye Melki-Wegner's Chasing the Valley is widely praised for its fast-paced narrative and well-crafted world-building, making it a gripping read for young adults. The characters are lauded for their depth and development. However, some critics feel the plot is occasionally predictable and that the book relies heavily on common tropes. Overall, it's a satisfying adventure with strong emotional appeal.
Readers who relish fast-paced, dystopian adventures with strong heroines will enjoy Skye Melki-Wegner's Chasing the Valley. Fans of Veronica Roth's Divergent and Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games will find a similarly engaging blend of survival, rebellion, and uncovering mysteries in a vividly crafted world.
915 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
416
Novel • Fiction
Medora • Fantasy World
2013
Adult
12-18 years
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