Release: July 4, 2024
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Neem Tree Press
Source: The Writereads Tours
Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon US , Amazon UK, Amazon CAN
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Book 1 in an action-packed dystopian adventure series set in the near-future post-melt Arctic.
The last ice cap has melted, and the world is on the brink of collapse. A deadly force—Terra Electrica—has been unleashed. It feeds on electricity. It is infecting civilization.
In this chaotic, rapidly changing reality, 12-year-old Mani has lost her family and community to the Terra Electrica. She has only with her, some ancestral wisdom and a powerful, ancient wooden mask . And she was never meant to inherit so soon. But she suddenly finds herself responsible for the fate of the world.
Can Mani piece everything together and harness her newfound powers in time to save humanity?
About the Author:
Antonia Maxwell is a writer and editor based in North Essex and Cambridge, UK. With a degree in Modern Languages and a long-standing career as a book editor, she has a lifelong curiosity for language and words, and a growing fascination in the power of story – the way it shapes our lives and frames our experience.
Terra Electrica: The Guardians of the North Review:
“Terra Electrica: The Guardians of the North” is an enthralling book that captivated me from start to finish, and I finished it in one sitting.
Firstly, the world-building is exceptional. As Mani and Leo embark on their journey, I was thoroughly engrossed as they navigated various perils such as quicksand bogs, storms, and other threats. The author portrays the bond between Mani and Leo beautifully, especially how Leo, who initially appears purely scientific, becomes emotionally connected with Mani.
Moreover, Mani’s character as the lead is compelling. She copes with the absence of her parents and experiences many new things, and the author’s writing makes it feel as though you are exploring these experiences for the first time alongside her. Mani’s growth as a person and her journey to finding peace with her surroundings are deeply moving.
Similarly, the alternate world is richly imagined, with fascinating characters like Ooshaka and the Crow. The way the author connects Mani to this world is seamless, and the interconnectedness of everything becomes clearer as the story progresses. On a side note, Tilde also stands out as a memorable character, and I loved the illustrations included in between chapters.
Overall, the book evokes a range of emotions—it made me laugh, particularly with the Crow’s snarky dialogues, and it moved me emotionally, especially towards the end. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. I eagerly await the next book in the series and highly recommend “Terra Electrica: The Guardians of the North” to anyone in the mood for a middle-grade fantasy adventure.
Book Tour Schedule
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the Terra Electrica: The Guardians of the North by Antonia Maxwell Blog Tour hosted by The Writereads Tours.
