The Labors of Hercules Beal by Gary D. Schmidt

The Labors of Hercules Beal is an excellent book that should be in all middle school libraries. Gary D. Schmidt is an excellent story crafter. The story is told in Hercules' perspective. He reltates to the Demigod Hercules. He becomes part of the community as they all work together to solve dangerous and difficult problems. An excellent read/audiobook.

The Girl with No Reflection by Keshe Chow

The Girl With No Reflection is a fantasy romantic adventure story. In someways it's good but there is some plot errors that weren't explained away. There are also some f*bombs that weren't really necesary. It's okay but I felt it was a bumpy story.

Ancient Night by David Bowles and David Alvarez

Ancient Night is a beautiful picture book that takes an ancient legend and brings it to life. A welcome addition to any school library

The Library of Legends by Janie Chang

The Library of Legends is a slow book that builds up to an amazing story. I appreciate how the author tied up two stories, the one placed in China, in the 1930s when Japan invaded China, and a legend of a star who fell in love with a prince. It's a great story and listening to the audiobook is worth a go. Enjoy.

The Lost Dreamer by Lizz Huerta

The Lost Dreamer is a world that seems to take place in an Aztec or Mayan or PreColumbian kind of world. I listened to the audiobook and while the reader did a great job, I still felt lost listening to the book. It didn't wow me very much. A lot of magic/mystic type of situations that were a bit over the top. It's fine for school libraries, it just wasn't apealing to me personally.

A Thousand Steps Into Night by Traci Chee

 

This is a great book to add to your high school library.  It's a good read and is set in a medieval Asian culture.  Add this one to your library collection.  The audio book also very good.  Enjoy.

City of the Plague God by Sarwat Chadda

 Rick Riordan presents this new series of books, in which authors write adventure stories based on their cultural mythology.  Add this one to your middle school library.  It's a good read and great to bring in diversity.  Enjoy. 

Reawakened Reunited by Colleen Houck

 It was alright.  Really had a hard time getting into this book.

Aru Shah And The Tree of Wishes by Roshani Chokshi

It's a good series and will fit nicely in any middle school library.  If you like Percy Jackson series, add this to your reading list.  It's a good read.  Enjoy.

Shadow of the Fox Night of the Dragon by Julie Kagawa

I love this series.  I am so getting this for my high school library.  It's a page turner of never ending danger, rich words and a great story.  If I were to have a fantasy dinner party and could invite authors, Julie Kagawa would be on the list.  She can tell a story.  Each book gets better and better.  A big thank you.  Also audio book is great and I would invite the reader also to the dinner party.

Gumiho Wicked Fox by Kat Cho

It is a dark magic read with legends from Asia mixed into modern world.  It's a good read.  Enjoy.

Loki Where Mischief Lies by Mackenzi Lee

I can see this popular with high school students who enjoy the Marvel stories and also Norse Mythology.  It's a good blend.  I would say fine for high school libraries.  Enjoy.

The Trials of Apollo The Tyrant’s Tomb by Rick Riordan

Adventure, mythology, contemporary settings and fighting zombies and evil kings, it's the perfect edition to add to any school or personal library.  Enjoy.  I know I'll have to add this to my high school library.  Audio book also very good.

Runemarks by Joanne Harris

If you like mythology, Norse Mythology and adventure this would be  a story for you.  I would say not for your average teen, more those really into mythology.  It's filled with layers.  Enjoy.

Lalani of the Distant Sea by Erin Entrada Kelly

It's alright.  There are some glitches in the story.  I didn't really connect to it but maybe you would.  It's okay to add to a library. 

The Storm Runner The Fire Keeper by J. C. Cervantes

I like this series.  I think that it's time to bring in new mythology in the world for young people to read.  I highly recommend this adventurous books to school libraries.  Enjoy.

Shadow of the Fox Soul of the Sword by Julie Kagawa

I love this series.  It's perfect for middle school and high school libraries.  I like that it brings in Japanese elements in to the story.  The characters and plot is solid.  Enjoy.  Also audio book very good.

Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha Lee

This is a great series to include in elementary and middle school libraries.  I am glad that more authors are adding myths and creatures from many cultures and bringing them into the present or in this case in the future.  It's a good read.  Enjoy.

Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard 9 from the Nine Worlds by Rick Riordan

This is a fun collection of short stories based on the characters of Maguns Chase Rick Riordan.  His mythological updates are fun to read.  Fine for any school library.  Enjoy.  The audio book also very good.

Beasts made of Night Crown of Thunder by Tochi Onyebuchi

It's a magical story that is refreshingly different then so many magical stories.  It's a good read and fine for any high school library.  Enjoy.