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leftovergarlicbread's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Despite this though, the plot and setting was very interesting and was able to keep me going through the harder character parts. The story is set in Seattle and as someone from Seattle that was an instant draw. I love reading things set in a place I know so well, and it was fun to see the characters run down streets and go to locations that I've been myself with my friends. Morris did a really good job of capturing the extreme disparity you see in Seattle, rich white vegans and tech workers, versus the working class side of the city that gets hidden away and just barely covered up to try and preserve the "image" that Seattle has as this uber progressive paradise. It was this very nice touch of realism that added a lot of depth to the story especially considering that all of the main characters are of working class backgrounds and 3/4 of them are POC.
The characters were all very unique and distinct and it made them very fun! I loved the way they all had their specialties and each did their own part of a much greater puzzle, the teamwork they had was really really nice, when they weren't arguing over inane stuff that could be fixed with one honest sit down.
Han's autism was done quite well, although you can definitely tell he was written by an allistic author. Part of it may be that I had just finished reading Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White, which has an absolutely phenomenal autistic character written by an autistic author. Despite this though, we was done in an incredibly respectful way. One thing I did really appreciate was that Han was nonverbal throughout 99% of the story. He only spoke maybe once of twice. And despite this, his intelligence or autonomy are never questioned, and he is still a full person with a unique and distinct personality that went way beyond just being the "autistic one." Nonverbal autistic representation is horribly sparse, and good, respectful representation such as this, even moreso.
Overall it was a cute, short story that I'm sure for the right audience, is an incredible read.
Graphic: Racism and Classism
Moderate: Police brutality
Minor: Alcoholism
kelly_e's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Author: Brittney Morris
Genre: Young Adult
Rating: 3.50
Pub Date: March 7, 2023
T H R E E • W O R D S
Adventurous • Cinematic • Dynamic
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Influence is power. Power creates change. And change is exactly what Team Jericho needs.
Jax, Yas, Spider, and Han are the four cornerstones of Team Jericho, the best scavenger hunting team in all of Seattle. Each has their own specialty: Jax, the puzzler; Yas, the parkourist; Spider, the hacker; and Han, the cartographer. But now with an oil refinery being built right in their backyard, each also has their own problems. Their families are at risk of losing their jobs, their communities, and their homes.
So when The Order, a mysterious vigilante organization, hijacks the scavenger hunting forum and concocts a puzzle of its own, promising a reward of influence, Team Jericho sees it as the chance of a lifetime. If they win this game, they could change their families’ fates and save the city they love so much. But with an opposing team hot on their heels, it’s going to take more than street smarts to outwit their rivals.
💭 T H O U G H T S
The Jump was recommended by a trusted Booktuber, so I added it to my TBR. Recently I was really looking for something a little different from what I typically read, and this title stood out. YA and I don't always jive well, but the concept really intrigued me.
I found this novel started out really good. Told in multiple POVs, the cast is quite diverse. There are many characters with different backgrounds and life experiences. And many young readers will see themselves within these pages, which is a win itself. I also loved the challenge. The game and clues were clever, but I found the pacing was so fast that there was just too much happening all at once. With so much going on, unfortunately the backstory was lacking, which left me disappointed.
At the end of the day, this one sounded better than it actually was. I appreciated the diversity and sensitivity. Yet at some points I was left wanting more. Readers looking for an adventure will be satisficed. But it's the cinematic nature that makes me think The Jump would be better on screen than on the page.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• scavenger hunt enthusiasts
• young readers
Graphic: Gun violence, Hate crime, Racism, Violence, and Police brutality
Moderate: Ableism, Cursing, Fire/Fire injury, and Classism
Minor: Alcoholism
sarah984's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Moderate: Confinement, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Police brutality, Fire/Fire injury, and Classism
Minor: Ableism, Alcoholism, Cancer, Child abuse, Gun violence, Medical content, and Deportation
starrysteph's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Gun violence, Hate crime, Racism, Violence, Police brutality, Fire/Fire injury, and Classism
jessicaludden's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The Jump follows a group of teenagers attempting to solve a digital scavenger hunt for the to earn power and join an elite vigilante group known as the Order. But they may find out their in over their heads and things are not as they seem as they work against a rival team and the outside forces working against them.
This book was decent. I enjoyed reading it but it wasn’t something I loved. I found it to be really repetitive at times and some of the character motivations were a little fuzzy. What I did love was the diverse cast of characters in this book. I especially loved reading from Han’s point of view because he’s non-verbal and it was great to see that representation. I also liked that it painted a very realistic picture of racism and corrupt corporations that are gentrifying areas populated by minorities. It tried to touch on many serious topics, but the stakes never felt that high to me. Overall, it was entertaining to read and I really enjoyed the diversity!
Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for an ARC of this book!
Minor: Alcoholism, Cursing, Hate crime, Racism, Police brutality, Fire/Fire injury, and Classism