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jesy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Loving the Hilo series, so far book 2 is the favorite! Great cliffhanger for the kiddos.
antisocial_auntie's review against another edition
5.0
Fun action and love the cat character. Nicely illustrated, quick read.
vll295's review against another edition
4.0
In this cute graphic novel, we meet Hilo who is a robot. In Hilo’s quest to be with his new friends, he often gets himself into mischief and it causes for an interesting story. The illustrations and story were both well written and I enjoyed this book.
daramillz's review against another edition
4.0
Ok, I’m fully invested in reading these with Vinny now. It’s a good story!
mariethelibrarian's review
4.0
This is a good sequel and im excited to see what will happen in the third one!!
turrean's review against another edition
5.0
A wonderful sequel—and what cliffhanger!
Hilo wrestles with the meaning of his slowly-returning, piecemeal memories. At the same time, he’s torn between wanting to do no harm to other robotic creatures with whom he sees kinship, while still protecting the people of earth AND avoiding the notice of the authorities. The dialogue is very funny; family relationships are warm and perfectly preteen-awkward.
The Hilo series is a perfect example of why graphic novels are so wonderful: the comic-strip style makes the story fast-paced; the reliance on artwork to convey emotion and action gives support to young readers; and superb stories such as this one convey an astonishing amount of emotional range, slyly concealed in a story with burping, silver underwear, and robotic mayhem.
Can’t wait for book three!
Hilo wrestles with the meaning of his slowly-returning, piecemeal memories. At the same time, he’s torn between wanting to do no harm to other robotic creatures with whom he sees kinship, while still protecting the people of earth AND avoiding the notice of the authorities. The dialogue is very funny; family relationships are warm and perfectly preteen-awkward.
The Hilo series is a perfect example of why graphic novels are so wonderful: the comic-strip style makes the story fast-paced; the reliance on artwork to convey emotion and action gives support to young readers; and superb stories such as this one convey an astonishing amount of emotional range, slyly concealed in a story with burping, silver underwear, and robotic mayhem.
Can’t wait for book three!
mat_tobin's review against another edition
4.0
Hilo returns to Earth once more in an attempt to save it from Razorwork's impending invasion. This time, portals from the Void open up to deposit a range of alien monsters (not far from the creatures that pop out of the Trap Door TV series) that gradually attempt to conquer the land. However, one creature, a female, monk-like cat with a penchant for hating all the food she eats, pops in looking to defeat a pair of viking hippos. She joins the team and bring some great energy and humour with her.
As Hilo's memories return and more of the world around him begins to see events unfolding, the story becomes richer and more complex with themes of loss and redemption beginning to sink in. Central to the narrative though is friendship and the importance of supporting one another no matter how challenging things are. Another solid part of the series.
As Hilo's memories return and more of the world around him begins to see events unfolding, the story becomes richer and more complex with themes of loss and redemption beginning to sink in. Central to the narrative though is friendship and the importance of supporting one another no matter how challenging things are. Another solid part of the series.
maireador20's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5