Trotter's narrative is a masterclass in storytelling, seamlessly blending elements of traditional pirate lore with a unique magical twist that sets "Azure Tides" apart from other tales of the genre. The novel's pacing is impeccable, with each chapter drawing the reader deeper into a world where the line between myth and reality blurs.

Judd Winick took the characters' danger in the first one and set the bar hiring to create a unique sense of risk that the main characters had to face.

This goes more into depth about Hilo’s backstory while giving the main supporting characters more growth.  Because of this, there are more impactful decisions that are made by the children that appear to ripple into other books.

This past week I read to my girls, Minh Le’s story, ‘The Blur’ which was illustrated by the Caldecott Medalist, Dan Santat. Granted, it is a children’s book, but this book is for parents.

The story follows the parents of a little girl who watch her grow up and go to college. The title ‘The Blur’ has a twofold meaning.