Hunters of the Lost City
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| Author | Kali Wallace |
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| Genre | Children's fantasy, Middle grade fiction |
| Publisher | Quirk Books |
Publication date | April 26, 2022 |
| Pages | 304 |
| ISBN | 978-1-68369-289-8 |
Hunters of the Lost City is a children's fantasy novel by Kali Wallace.
Synopsis
[edit]Twelve-year old Octavia grows up in the town of Vittoria, the last remaining enclave of humanity after a cataclysmic war and pandemic destroyed civilization. The town is surrounded by woods populated with Ferox, magically animated constructs which prey on humans. She aspires to become a Hunter like her mother and sister.
After meeting Sima, a girl who travelled to Vittoria from elsewhere, Octavia learns that there is a world of humans outside of the town's walls.
Reception
[edit]The novel received mostly positive reviews from critics.[1][2] Publishers Weekly wrote that "Richly detailed magical lore, gripping action, and frightening fantastical creatures are grounded by well-rounded characters and the girls’ blossoming friendship."[3] Kirkus Reviews gave the novel a starred review, praising its heroine and writing.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Spisak, April (2022). "Hunters of the Lost City by Kali Wallace (review)". Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. 75 (7): 233–234. doi:10.1353/bcc.2022.0148. ISSN 1558-6766. S2CID 247021556.
- ^ "Hunters of the Lost City Review". www.bayviews.org. Retrieved 2023-03-11.
- ^ "Hunters of the Lost City by Kali Wallace". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2023-03-11.
- ^ HUNTERS OF THE LOST CITY | Kirkus Reviews.