Happy Friday bookworms! Welcome to my review of Lia Park and the Missing Jewel by Jenna Yoon. Thank you to Simon & Schuster for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This book is currently available in stores. content warnings
Kidnapping, death, violence, death of a parent Lia Park and the Missing Jewel is a middle grade book about a girl named Lia whose parents work for a mysterious organization. Sounds cool right? Except they’re super overprotective which leads to Lia sneaking out to attend the biggest birthday party of the year. When Lia break’s her parents’ rule, she also breaks an ancient protection spell which unleashes an evil diviner spirit that kidnaps her parents. The only way she can save them is to give the spirit a powerful jewel that Lia’s family has been guarding for years. With her limited magic skills and her friend Joon, she sets off to Korea and then the undersea kingdom of the Dragon King in search of the jewel. But can Lia gather the courage to be the hero her parents need?
From the beginning, this book intrigued me with its magic system and overall world building. The secret International Magic Agency was a lot of fun to learn about, the idea of a secret magical society set in the real world will never get old for me. I also enjoyed learning about the powers that the characters had and learning about their limits and how the magic actually worked. They felt realistic and I was able to follow the magic system right from the beginning. Unfortunately, at some points, I felt that Lia was very lucky when it came to magic since she had no previous training. Speaking of Lia, she was my favourite character! I admired her determination and loyalty to her family and friends. However, I would have liked to see more character development in terms of the side characters, including her friend Joon. Something that really stood out for me was the way Korean mythology was featured in this book. The different myths, gods, and artifacts were interesting to read about and propelled me through the story. The plot was filled with a lot of action sequences but also had a good balance with some slower moving scenes. I especially liked the scavenger hunt feel of Lia's journey. A fun and fast read filled with mythology, magic, and family. I'm excited to read book 2! I gave this book 3.5/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨. Those are my thoughts on Lia Park and the Missing Jewel by Jenna Yoon! I hope you enjoyed it! What are your weekend plans? Let me know in the comments below!
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