Cassie Arroyo attends school in Rome, though she is
American, while her father teaches art history at a
university there. What starts as a normal day for Cassie
takes a dramatic turn when her father suddenly hustles her
into the car and starts talking about how they've been
found. With limited time, Cassie's father explains that a
secret society is after her, an heir to an ancient bloodline
that can use the Spear of Destiny and change futures. When
her father is shot and rushed to the hospital, Cassie is
left to run and find the answers on her own while trying not
to get killed in the process.
MOVING TARGET is a fast-paced, breathtaking adventure
featuring a chosen one who just wants to save her father and
her friends. Christina Diaz Gonzalez captures the voice of
young Cassie perfectly; Cassie is brave, caring, and
grapples with worry and uncertainty. We follow her journey
as she discovers more about the Spear of Destiny, and those
that would kill her over it, creating a unique and
interesting plot where trust is rarely handed out.
While the fantastical elements are wonderful, the heart in
MOVING TARGET is what brings the book to life. Cassie loves
her father dearly, and their bond is strong. She also loves
her friend, Simone, who joins her on the journey, as well as
a new friend later on. Above all, Cassie wants to keep her
friends and family safe, though they are all in immense
danger. The developments of each of their relationships are
complex and realistic as they butt heads, uncover dark
secrets, and experience betrayal.
As Cassie navigates her own destiny, readers will be hooked
on her story of danger, family, and what it means when one
person has the power to change everything.
Cassie Arroyo, an American studying in Rome, has her world
ripped apart when someone tries to kill her father, an art
history professor at an Italian university. Is she their
next target? Cassie sets out to uncover what is happening,
only to learn that she is a member of an ancient bloodline
that enables her to use the Spear of Destiny--a legendary
object that can…
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