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librosdeunamestiza's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Vomit and Death of parent
reading__redhead's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Body horror, Death, and Death of parent
indieandajean's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-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
4.5
Daughter of the Deep is a brilliant "what if" piece of science fiction. I love how it pulls from the works of Jules Verne to create a narrative around a group of diverse freshmen students doing what adults deem impossible. It is very much in the vein of Percy Jackson, and Riordan doesn't shy away from mixing the fantastical with the real struggles of a teenage girl.
The characters are extremely lovable, the plot is fun and mostly well paced, and the twist was one that was well foreshadowed. I found that the plot did drag a bit while the students were on the ship trying to arrive to the base, but despite the fact that this section could have used a little more action or conflict, it didn't detract much from the book.
Overall I very much enjoyed this read. I would highly recommend it for tweens particularly as it doesn't shy away from the very real experiences that they are having or will have (anxiety, imposter syndrome, trouble with peers, death of loved ones, menstrual cramps, crushes, and responsibility). I would also recommend it for those with an interest in science fiction, those who enjoyed any of Rick Riordan's books (or Rick Riordan Presents), and for those who enjoy a good adventure story.
The characters are extremely lovable, the plot is fun and mostly well paced, and the twist was one that was well foreshadowed. I found that the plot did drag a bit while the students were on the ship trying to arrive to the base, but despite the fact that this section could have used a little more action or conflict, it didn't detract much from the book.
Overall I very much enjoyed this read. I would highly recommend it for tweens particularly as it doesn't shy away from the very real experiences that they are having or will have (anxiety, imposter syndrome, trouble with peers, death of loved ones, menstrual cramps, crushes, and responsibility). I would also recommend it for those with an interest in science fiction, those who enjoyed any of Rick Riordan's books (or Rick Riordan Presents), and for those who enjoy a good adventure story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
bookb1itch's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
As engaging as Riordan's other books, but instead of ancient myths, based on the Jules Verne canon, specifically 20,000 Leagues under the sea. What if Captain Nemo's creations weren't fictitious? Makes sense even if you haven't read Verne. Great adventure story. Violence levels OK for MS readers. Jupiter, the baking orangutan is a fantastic creation. He adores Mary Berry from Bake Off and creates gourmet food with mostly seaweed proteins.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Chronic illness, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Injury/Injury detail
em_velope's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-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? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
flyingryndeer's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Death of parent
mamahan's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
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? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Cancer, Child death, Gun violence, Grief, and War
wiktoria_bojda's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Racism, Violence, and Death of parent
provokamin's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
I really loved the characters and I love that Rick Riordan always has a diverse cast without it being forced.
I didn't like it as much as some of his other books, maybe because it was about technology and not about mythology and that just wasn't that interesting to me.
I also didn't love that the audience has no chance to grow attached to the HP because it only exists for like 5 minutes. That made it hard for me to really feel bad about it being destroyed.
Aside from that I think it's a really good book.
I didn't like it as much as some of his other books, maybe because it was about technology and not about mythology and that just wasn't that interesting to me.
Aside from that I think it's a really good book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Death of parent
gabykyu's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Considering how Rick Riordan is my favorite author thanks to the PJO, HoO, and ToA series, it is no surprise I am not disappointed with this book. It was a beautiful story and had me crying a few times, which rarely happens when I read. I love the premise of this being a sort of what-if future story related to Captain Nemo’s stories. And the characters were either really loveable or made to rip your damn heart out and want to sock them in the jaw.
Also, Top, Romeo, Socrates, and Jupiter are best boys
Also, Top, Romeo, Socrates, and Jupiter are best boys
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Death of parent