I really enjoyed this middle-grade novel! Fans of books like Percy Jackson will love the action and adventures that Sam is thrown into when his friends get kidnapped and brought to a world Sam didn't realize he had connections to.

The Red Sun draws on Norse Mythology for a lot of its characters and their powers while still sticking to a modern relatable world. Sam's quest to save his friends while unraveling his own story relays the message that no matter your background or what people might think you are/should be, what's important is following your own path and sticking with what you feel is right. Such an important story for readers of this age (and really any age!).

I highly recommend this series. Book 2, Kalifus Rising, is just as strong and exciting as Sam's first journey!

I enjoyed this book so much! I was preparing for a Harry Potter meets Percy Jackson theme in this book and that's what I definitely got - I usually hate comparing books but I mean it in a good way!

This book exceeded my expectations and I definitely enjoyed it a lot more than I was expecting to! I loved all the talking animals, the witches, the god's and every other mythical aspect:) However, I definitely admired the family and friends relationship focus it had as although all these crazy things happen - family was kept at the forefront of it all and shown that family & friends are more important than the situation they were in.

And the ending shocked me! I was expecting for everything to go back to the way it was but it definitely hasn't! I won't spoil anything but I'm more than excited to read the next book soon:)