"Middle Grade fantasy for a multi-cultural society"
February 2021 Debut of the Month
Alston is a debut author who looked in vain for a hero or heroine who looked like him in fantasy novels – and this delivers and so much more too. Amari is a child who attends a posh school on a scholarship – but really finds it hard to fit in and avoid the bullies. Her mother is a hard-working health worker, and her brother Quinton is missing – his disappearance seems be the root of Amari’s difficulties.
As the holidays approach Amari receives an invitation via a mysterious messenger to be considered for something (at this stage unexplained) – by attending an interview. From here on the story becomes a hugely imaginative, funny and compelling adventure. Magic and mystery flow thick and fast from this point on – as Amari takes her chances to prove herself and to start finding out what happened to her brother.
The story takes you through the development of some close and lasting friendships, against some awful magical bullies and monsters, to an exciting and nail-biting adventurous conclusion, though it leaves a possible opening for more books about Amari in future.
A wonderful fun adventure addition to every child's bookshelf and any school library looking for more representation across all it’s genres.
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Full of mystery and magic. I found this book really exciting and I would definitely recommend it. There are lots of twists and turns throughout the whole story.
Exceptional read. Adventurous and full of magic. I really enjoyed reading Amari and the Night Brothers and couldn't put it down. The story was imaginative and full of twists and turns. The characters were funny and I liked that Amari made a new friend at the bureau. I am really looking forward reading the next book and I hope that there is more to come.... Read Full Review
I liked the characters and my favourite was definitely Amari!
Amari is a thirteen year old girl, she is also an amazing magician who has saved the world and creates fantastic illusions. She finds herself in a competition to win the Crown of Vladmir and become one of the best magicians ever, but there's been a time freeze which has trapped the Prime Minister and only Amari can save the day.
This book was interesting and I liked the idea of everyone having different powers. It made me think what powers I would like! Some parts were a bit complicated as they kept switching perspectives a lot. I needed to concentrate a lot when reading so I couldn't just drift away into the world.... Read Full Review
