She knows way more about what's going on than she's letting on, and somehow, myths that were always just fiction seem to be true. But who would believe him if he said he saw an alien-like creature pretending to be a pilot? Especially when they can't find the plane? Next, the most beautiful girl he's ever seen starts following him around-and pretty girls never talk to him. But he has his own volcano in his backyard, so that has to count for something, right? One night, he is the sole witness to a plane crashing into his volcano, causing a massive explosion. He doesn't have a lot of friends they think he's a freak because one leg is shorter than the other and he has to use a cane. The new series centers around Mayan mythology and stars Zane O bispo. Oh, and Brooks reminds me a lot of Annabeth, so PJ fans will really embrace her! Also, something that's completely spoilery that happens toward the end that throws me back all the way to THE LIGHTNING THIEF in the most endearing way! THE STORM RUNNER has all the snark and mysterious people who are more than they appear.

ARU SHAH had all of the questing and the way ordinary objects and places can transform into something entirely different that I loved so much in the Percy Jackson series. I am obsessed with the fact that Disney and Riordan put together this imprint, hired diverse writers who grew up with the myths from their own cultures, and are now turning out these incredible novels. Cervantes came out last week and is another series starter in the line. It's one of my favorite middle-grade releases of the year, and if you haven't read it yet, hopefully my review will encourage you to do so! To survive, Zane will have to become the Storm Runner.This past spring, I read and fell in love with the first title under the Rick Riordan Presents umbrella, ARU SHAH AND THE END OF TIME by Roshani Chokshi. When Zane decides to save his dog no matter the cost, he is thrust into an adventure full of surprising discoveries, dangerous secrets, and an all-out war between the gods, one of whom happens to be his father. Brooks turns into a hawk, a demon attacks them in a cave, and Rosie gives her all while trying to protect Zane. Together they return to the volcano, where all kinds of crazy happens. A new girl at school, Brooks, informs him that he’s destined to release an evil god from the ancient Maya relic he is imprisoned in–unless she can find and remove it first. What Zane doesn’t know is that the volcano is a gateway to another world and he is at the center of a powerful prophecy. He’d much rather hang out there with his dog, Rosie, than go to middle school, where kids call him Sir Limps a Lot, McGimpster, or Uno–for his one good leg.

A contemporary adventure based on Maya mythology from Rick Riordan Presents! Zane has always enjoyed exploring the dormant volcano near his home in New Mexico, even though hiking it is challenging.

The storm runner book series