The Gatekeeper of Pericael by Hayley Reese Chow

A sprawling work of YA fantasy about legacy, duty, family, and courage, The Gatekeeper of Pericael by Hayley Reese Chow is an entertaining adventure through a magical jungle where the stakes couldn’t be higher. Training to be the new guardian of an ancient gate between worlds is a lot for young Porter, who would much rather be playing soccer and video games, but destiny and poor timing force him and his cousin into the battle of their lives against an evil shaman intent on enslaving the souls of innocent Earthlings. Steeped in fast-moving action and magical drama, this is an engrossing and inspiring read for young readers searching for their own path of purpose.