Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy

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Whenever I read a fantasy, I want things to be shown to me not told especially when it comes to intricate world building. The characters and friendships are charming and the story itself is brimming with action, adventure, magic and fun, as well as being deeply moving and delivering some fantastic historical insight into the Underground Railroad and civil rights movement in the US.

On her birthday, Nic is granted a hellhound as a gift and is supposed to attend a fun book signing until a series of events lead Nic's father to keeping her home. I think if readers hold out until chapter 3 they will get more sucked into the plot, which takes us across the southern US. The astonishing cast of characters portrayed in The Manifestor Prophecy is one of the book's highlights that show Thomas' writing skills.I had so much fun with this book and I’ve found myself once again utterly in awe of Angie Thomas’s talent. This experience has been fantastic primarily for the children, the school and also for me (professionally).

Not just because it didn't feel particularly new or unique, but each night when I dove back in to read a few chapters, it took me a long time to catch up on what was happening. Some African lore, the Black history and its backgrounds and specially how it shapes the person that the characters had become.

Even the characters who are (supposed to be) antagonists are well-developed, and their (back)story is layered enough to make the reader think about them and the choices that led them to that path. It’s a story that feels familiar (we’ve got the chosen one, missing parents, kids saving the day etc. Her father hasn't yet taught her how to use her Gift, but she's aware of the Remarkable world, creatures, traditions and is desperate to start using her powers. At times the book strays off the path of the fantasy novel, and feels a little like a PBS or history channel special. year old Nic, who has always known she comes from a remarkable (magic) family, finds out that the plot of her favorite fantasy series is actually true and involves her family and … well her destiny.