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julleah's review against another edition
Kidnapping and parent death happen early in the book.
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Trafficking, and Death of parent
mariposa517's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, and Violence
maeverose's review against another edition
I am not the target audience, so this is my very subjective thoughts as an adult reading for their own enjoyment
The writing is pretty young middle grade. I really didn’t care for the writing style in general even outside of that. It’s very repetitive. The plot wasn’t interesting enough for me to push through, especially knowing this is a series and according to others’ reviews, apparently doesn’t come to a full conclusion in this first book.
The writing is pretty young middle grade. I really didn’t care for the writing style in general even outside of that. It’s very repetitive. The plot wasn’t interesting enough for me to push through, especially knowing this is a series and according to others’ reviews, apparently doesn’t come to a full conclusion in this first book.
Moderate: Kidnapping, Grief, and Death of parent
thesubwayreader's review against another edition
This would be a great read for a junior high school kid, although it's rather dark. I found that the story to be dragging, and a bit repetitive, but then again, I am not the intended audience.
Moderate: Kidnapping and Death of parent
kypn's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Minor: Kidnapping and Death of parent
faizareads13's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Moderate: Kidnapping and Death of parent
thislibrarylife's review
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This is a great MG sci fi / fantasy series to start, especially for MG readers who may struggle with the complex world building of Harry Potter or Nevermoor. The perspective shifts between all three siblings, so there's a good balance of female v. male POV. I wish we had gotten more from Kate or Ms. Morales, but since the book mostly revolves around the kids' journey, I understand why we didn't.
Recommend for readers who enjoy alternate worlds theory, traveling between dimensions, deciphering code, etc. It would also make a great family read aloud.
TW for parent death, parent missing, divorce, and some general mentions of domestic violence.
Recommend for readers who enjoy alternate worlds theory, traveling between dimensions, deciphering code, etc. It would also make a great family read aloud.
TW for parent death, parent missing, divorce, and some general mentions of domestic violence.
Minor: Domestic abuse and Death of parent
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