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Chasing the Valley

Skye Melki-Wegner
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Chasing the Valley

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

Book Brief

Skye Melki-Wegner

Chasing the Valley

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Medora • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.3

915 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Chasing the Valley?

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.

4.3

915 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Medora • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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