The Fallen Hero (Dragon Warrior #2)
by Katie Zhao (Author)
This Chinese mythology-inspired middle-grade fantasy series continues as heroine Faryn Liu embarks on a quest to save her brother and defeat the demons--perfect for fans of the Aru Shah and Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond books.
Faryn Liu thought she was the Heaven Breaker, a warrior destined to wield the all-powerful spear Fenghuang, command dragons, and defeat demons. But a conniving goddess was manipulating her all along . . . and her beloved younger brother, Alex, has betrayed her and taken over as the Heaven Breaker instead. Alex never forgave the people who treated him and Faryn like outcasts, and now he wants to wipe out both the demons and most of humanity.
Determined to prevent a war and bring Alex back to her side, Faryn and her half-dragon friend Ren join the New Order, a group of warriors based out of Manhattan's Chinatown. She learns that one weapon can stand against Fenghuang--the Ruyi Jingu Bang. Only problem? It belongs to an infamous trickster, the Monkey King.
Faryn sets off on a daring quest to convince the Monkey King to join forces with her, one that will take her to new places--including Diyu, otherwise known as the underworld--where she'll run into new dangers and more than one familiar face. Can she complete her mission and save the brother she loves, no matter the cost?
This richly woven middle-grade fantasy series, full of humor, magic, and heart, will appeal to readers who love Roshani Chokshi and Sayantani DasGupta.
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School Library Journal
Gr 4-7--This sequel picks up immediately after the events concluding last year's The Dragon Warrior. Faryn and the rebel deities land in Manhattan's Chinatown seeking refuge with a group called the New Order. She spots her long-lost father in the crowd, but is devastated when he doesn't recognize her. This bittersweet reunion, combined with the recent betrayal of her brother Alex, leaves Faryn feeling truly alone. But she doesn't have time to dwell on her despair as destiny calls again, sending her on another quest to continue the mission of saving humanity from the Jade Emperor's army. Secondary plots reinforce the central themes of familial connections and overcoming other's perceptions. Faryn's newest companions are siblings Ashley and Jordan, who also share her outsider status and deep desire to belong. As more challenges are thrown their way, all three questers confront their fears and Faryn discovers inner strength from ancestral bonds. Like book one, there is plenty of tongue-in-cheek cultural humor and many Chinese terms and names are interwoven throughout the text. A helpful glossary of the Chinese deities, demons, and terms that appear in the text is included in the back matter. VERDICT Fast-paced and funny, this action-packed fantasy sequel dives deeper into Chinese mythology while exploring the universal need for friendship and acceptance.--Sophie Kenney, Aurora P.L., IL
Copyright 2020 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.Kirkus
Review quotes
"In this page-turning debut, Zhao weaves an exhilarating tale that shimmers with adventure, love, and loyalty. Readers will be enthralled up to the incredible and absolutely breathless end." —J.C. Cervantes, New York Times bestselling author of THE STORM RUNNER, on THE DRAGON WARRIOR
JUV001000 - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure
JUV012020 - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore | Country & Ethnic - General
JUV002270 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical
Adventure and adventurers
Adventure stories
Dragons
Fantasy
Fantasy fiction
Demonology
Racially mixed people
Chinatown (New York, N.Y.)
Gods, Chinese
