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the_beave's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I hated the ending. It was exactly the ending it was supposed to have, but I felt incomplete.
frombookstoreaders3's review
adventurous
challenging
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.75
melissafresch's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book!! A great story about coming of age and independence!!! Another great YA text that I can’t wait to share with my students.
linneamo's review
1.0
i know this book has a lot of Newbery buzz....but I was bored. I kept waiting for something to happen. I know Jinny matures, I know that things the island is beautiful and strange and mysterious BUT THEY NEVER TELL YOU WHY!? and it's annoying. I heard rumor that there may be a sequel but I don't think I will read through it.
kidlitlove's review
4.0
A very interesting premise. This book would have MANY opportunities for classroom discussion. Many questions are answered, many are not, allowing the reader to imagine what would happen in this world of the island.
natasha_read_what's review
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book captured my attention in the first few pages. It’s full of mystery and wonder and would be great for middle school to any adult. I couldn’t put it down because I needed to know what the island and characters would bring next. There are parts that are frustrating, but it’s definitely one of the main points of the book. No spoilers, but the ending was not what I expected. It left me wanting more. Will be going into my classroom library.
juliakessler's review
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
nhi_nguyen's review
4.0
This was a very heartwarming, beautiful book. The ending wasn't what I was looking for but it was a beautiful, yet sad, ending. I would love to find out what happens to Jinny and Loo. But I love this story either way.