You either love Disney World or you are wrong...
that is my opinion and I will not consider any other view at this time ;)
So naturally, I was super stoked to find a book that takes place at the Happiest Place on Earth AND it was a fantasy book (two major perks in my book!) What could be better?
The Kingdom Keepers by Ridley Pearson places 5 teens in the position to save the world. The Villains have come to life and they are using their evil forces to take over the world. It all happens after the park closes! Each night the 5 must work to thwart the mission of Maleficent and other animatronics.
I was really excited when I found this series of books. They seemed to combine everything I love! However, I am struggling through this book. I have not finished it yet, so it still has a chance to win me over, but I am not optimistic. The writing is a little lackluster and the characters are not as well developed as I would have liked. I yearned for this book to suck me in, but so far it still feels a little like a chore to read (and I love to read! I devour books with a fierce hunger).
I feel like science fiction and fantasy, no matter how far fetched, has to do a good job of making it seem feasible. The author has to create the world in which their story takes place in such a way that, although impossible or fantastical, seems possible and real to the reader. This book missed that mark for me.
That being said, I am a 35-year-old woman. I promised never to grow up (I have a Peter Pan quote tattooed on my person), but maybe I have. I think this book (and series) would appeal to young adults who enjoy science fiction and fantasy books. I plan on finishing this book and hopefully a few more of the series to see if it is just a slow start. I think the concept is excellent, I really wish I could fall in love with this series the way I have fallen in love with others and with Disney in general.
I am very interested in this book that you have started to read into the series. I want more information for this book and want to read more. I also love Disney and I am currently about to read a Wrinkle In Time. I would suggest this book for you to read, I think that this would be a perfect book for your love of Disney.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate you being so raw about this book! I have only been to Disney once in my life... last spring break...but I know a lot of people are totally obsessed with it. I have to say, looking at the cover, it's not a book that I would have picked up for myself. I would be interested to hear how you like the ending of this book and the rest of the series!
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