BORA, LEAP, AND KYMA

A pair of Cambodian siblings connect with a stone giant.

Previous installments established that behemoths known as the Giants safeguard our planet; they must bond with certain special children to do so—but the Crossland Corporation wants to harness that power for itself. In this latest, translated from French, the corporation is touring its horned, red-eyed giant around the world with a stop in Times Square. CEO Calvin Crossland controls the giant by sedating its kidnapped child companion, with the ultimate goal of taking control of the giant himself. Meanwhile, in Siem Reap, Cambodia, Leap and her brother Bora contend with poverty and a father who’s addicted to alcohol and gambling. Leap finds solace with her mentor friend Ponlok and in listening to a large stone face named Kyma only she seems capable of hearing. When Erin and Siegfried, other children bonded with giants from prior books, broadcast a warning about Crossland’s giant, Leap and Bora know they must awaken Kyma and join them. Shifting perspectives between the young protagonists and Crossland’s scheming leads to a dramatic cliffhanger that will be catnip for fans of action and adventure. The visuals are consistently high quality throughout; not only the giants’ page-filling appearances, but also the village streets, riverside shanty town, and secluded forest cave.

A colorful expansion of the series cast, setting, and lore that sets the stage for a showdown to come.