RACE TO THE SUN

Narrator Kinsale Hueston's fervent, youthful tones are well matched to Roanhorse's fiercely determined characters. Nizhoni Begay; her younger brother, Mac; and her best friend, Davery must embark on a dangerous rescue when Nizhoni and Mac's father disappears. She learns that the powers she and her brother possess are linked to the monster-slaying twins of Navajo legend. With the help of Navajo gods, the trio battle monsters, fight their way through trials, and discover truths about Nizhoni and Mac's mother's disappearance years ago. Hueston's portrayals of the monsters and gods add weight and wisdom to this daring narrative, while her first-person narration as Nizhoni speaks to the anger, strength, and confusion a hero often feels when called to their destiny. K.S.B. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2020]