Review: Compelling Young Adult Fantasy
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 3, 2014
Nearly sixteen years old, Nora has been in foster care since she was a small child. Each time she settles into a new home, strange things happen. Nora gets blamed for the happenings, and shuttled to the next foster home.Nora is shocked when her new foster parents seem so excited to welcome her into their family. Josie and Kasen Blancgard seem genuinely thrilled to have her as their foster child. Although Nora is surprised the two people are secretive about their pasts, she feels welcomed.Josie and Kasen inform Nora she will attend The Academy. When Nora asks where it is, Kasen replies:“In another world, far far away, where magic and fairies and dragons are more than just stories.”Nora thinks it's a joke.Daughter of Mythos is a compelling young adult fantasy by Melissa Drake. Ms. Drake has created a wonderful main character. Nora is a teen with believable thoughts and feelings. Her conflicts and interactions with Zane, a handsome and mysterious older boy, add depth to the story. Throughout her adventures, Nora learns tough lessons and the true meanings of love and loyalty and friendship.