The only problem is that it forces Meg to face her worst fears, as well as the man she gave up her soul for. Hera’s got a special quest for her, and if she can complete it within the allotted time, then she can stay on Mount Olympus with Hercules and the other gods. That’s how Go the Distance begins, but this time the spotlight is on Megara instead of Wonder Boy. Remember how Hercules said he’d give up his newfound godhood in order to stay on Earth with Meg? Well, what if Zeus had said no? If you love Disney’s Hercules as much as I do, you’ll jump at the chance to see what happens after the movie ends. With a little romance, a little humor, and whole lot of action, these books are entertaining for kids and adults alike. A new character joins the fray, complicating Aru’s life in a way she never could’ve imagined. In Book 4, she has to contend with heartbreak while trying to keep her hope alive. Aru has her flaws, but over the course of four books, she’s learned how to navigate a world full of monsters and myth alongside some colorful characters and devoted friends. These books are full of pop culture references, life lessons, and more magic than you can shake a lightning bolt at. The Pandava Quintet, starring Aru Shah and her friends, was the perfect place to start, and Aru Shah and the City of Gold was one of my favorite new book releases in 2021. The RRP imprint gives us more of what we loved about Percy Jackson but from authors of color.

If you’re a big fan of mythology and haven’t read any of the Rick Riordan Presents authors, now is the time to rectify that mistake. ‘Aru Shah and the City of Gold’ by Roshani Chokshi - April 6, 2021

Second First Impressions by Sally Thorne (New Adult, Romance, Contemporary).

Pause by Kylie Scott (Adult, Contemporary, Romance).

Lukens (Young Adult, LGBTQIA+, Action, Adventure)

Hello, Cruel Heart by Maureen Johnson (Young Adult, Tie-In, Coming of Age).

Goodbye, Again by Jonny Sun (Essays, Mental Health, Memoir).

Go the Distance by Jen Calonita (Young Adult, Fairy Tale, Adventure, Adaptation).

Aru Shah and the City of Gold by Roshani Chokshi (Middle Grade, Fantasy, Adventure).

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