Review Detail

What I liked:
I like stories about twins as you get a special bond, sometimes special powers, and usually a rousing adventure. Kinjal and Kiya are easy to connect with as they are written like real life siblings that squabble all the time but have a solid connection to each other because they are twins. The central theme of this middle-grade fantasy is that everything is connected; when one element is changed or harmed, it starts a ripple effect. A ripple effect may be a new concept for middle-grade readers, but it is a wise lesson as they begin making decisions beyond their family circle.
Final Verdict:
At 240 pages, The Chaos Monster is a great first novel in the series. It is not overly long, the chapters are a reasonable length, and there are a few illustrations to go along with the story—a great start to a middle-grade series.