The Friday 56 is a weekly blog meme hosted by Freda’s Voice. Join us every Friday and share an excerpt from a book you’ve been reading.
Rules:
*Grab a book, any book.
*Turn to page 56 or 56% in your eReader.
*Find any sentence (or a few, just don’t spoil it) that grab you.
*Post it.
*Add your (url) post here in Linky. Add the post url, not your blog url. It’s that simple.
**Be sure to leave a link to your Friday 56 post in the comments!**
“I pushed the flashlight out of my eyes. ‘Hang on! I don’t care how powerful this soothsayer person was, she was dead wrong. I’d never be stupid enough to let some ugly, hairy, war-hungry monster free!'”
Today I’m sharing an excerpt from The Storm Runner by J.C. Cervantes, one of my current reads and the first book the Latinx Book Club is reading together. There is still time to join us if you’re interested! Cover is linked to Goodreads.
From the Goodreads Synopsis:
“Zane has always enjoyed exploring the dormant volcano near his home in New Mexico, even though hiking it is challenging. He’d much rather hang out there with his dog, Rosie, than go to middle school, where kids call him Sir Limps a Lot, McGimpster, or Uno — for his one good leg. What Zane doesn’t know is that the volcano is a gateway to another world and he is at the center of a powerful prophecy.
A new girl at school, Brooks, informs him that he’s destined to release an evil god from the ancient Maya relic he is imprisoned in — unless she can find and remove it first. Together they return to the volcano, where all kinds of crazy happens. Brooks turns into a hawk, a demon attacks them in a cave, and Rosie gives her all while trying to protect Zane. When Zane decides to save his dog no matter the cost, he is thrust into an adventure full of surprising discoveries, dangerous secrets, and an all-out war between the gods, one of whom happens to be his father. To survive, Zane will have to become the Storm Runner. But how can he run when he can’t even walk well without a cane?
Feisty heroes, tricky gods, murderous demons, and spirited giants are just some of the pleasures that await in this fresh and funny take on Maya mythology, as rich and delicious as a mug of authentic hot chocolate.”
Well, the speaker in your quote certainly has spunk! I hope you have fun with your club read. https://headfullofbooks.blogspot.com/2019/04/review-and-quotes-shout.html
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Yes, he’s very spunky. Thanks so much!
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I haven’t read anything by this author, but The Storm Runner looks interesting. Enjoy your current read! 🙂
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I believe this is her debut. Thanks so much!
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This is one of those books on my list!! Looks great. 🙂
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Glad to hear it!
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Sounds intense…and I love that cover. Thanks for sharing, and here’s mine: “SOMEONE KNOWS”
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It’s my pleasure. Thanks for visiting!
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I love this idea! Can’t wait to read it too 😍
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Yay! Come talk us on Twitter if you get a chance. There’s always one of us lurking around, or at least I am >_<
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Lol I totally relate. Just waiting on my copy to arrive ☺️
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You’ve definitely captured my attention with that 56!! Happy weekend!
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Glad you liked. Happy weekend to you!
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I liked this one. I hope your book club enjoys it. This week I am featuring The Curse of the Silver Pharaoh by Pip Ballantine and Tee Morris. Happy reading!
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Thank you so much. I’m really enjoying this one so far.
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Never say nere right? LOL I think these are famous last words! Happy Friday Alicia!
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Yep, I totally agree. Happy weekend, Sophie!
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Hope you enjoy your read and book club discussion.
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Thank you so much!
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This sounds so good! I can’t wait to try it. 🙂
Lauren @ Always Me
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