literatehedgehog's review against another edition
4.0
A historical fiction graphic novel that is first and foremost an adventure tale, which brings to mind such adjectives as rollicking, swashbuckling, and rip-roaring.
I imagine this will be an easy rec to many middle grade readers - do you like stories with twins (not one set but double the fun with two!), hidden identities, pirates, stowing away, sword fighting, ghostly mermaids, stormy seas, daring bravery and everyday objects that contain secret treasure maps? Did I have you at pirates or ghost mermaids?
I imagine this will be an easy rec to many middle grade readers - do you like stories with twins (not one set but double the fun with two!), hidden identities, pirates, stowing away, sword fighting, ghostly mermaids, stormy seas, daring bravery and everyday objects that contain secret treasure maps? Did I have you at pirates or ghost mermaids?
spacey_gracie's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
medium-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
3.0
One of the main characters gives such strong trans guy vibes and I wish the book had explored that.
turrean's review against another edition
4.0
A rousing pirate adventure! This was a lot of fun: twins, treasure maps, disguises, and storms at sea. Looking forward to the next book.
caedocyon's review against another edition
3.0
Very successful at being what it is, a less racist Tintin-style adventure story.
s_l's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
oneangrylibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
This book is such a fun action/adventure graphic novel series. Alex and Cleo are interesting characters and the first book has a strong supporting cast. The art is not my favorite but it is playful and sufficient which helps lighten some of the more serious moments. As a graphic novel, this entry does a great job at building up to a mystery and epic quest but not much is a achieved by the end. While this may bother some, knowing that it is a series and that the story will continue, this didn't bother me at all. There are some romantic moments in the first book but they are very PG and appropriate. For those looking for a graphic novel that takes place in the real world and doesn't deal with (so far) fantasy/sci-fi elements, this is a great pick.
jkenna90's review against another edition
5.0
This was such a fantastic graphic novel! It was fast-paced and full of action.
ghoulomatic's review against another edition
4.0
Very cute, but I had a terrible time with the characters in regards to figuring out who was who. Two sets of twins in a graphic novel?? It can be confusing. That being said, very cute. I'm planning on reading the second installation
catearcagni's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
adventurous, charming, and fun. A lovely graphic novel in which two sets of twins get separated from each other, try to find their missing half, and escape from pirates and evildoers at the same time. A lot of shenanigans and chaos ensued.
read if you like found family, ships, sibling bonds, succeeding in adversity, and fast-paced adventures.
read if you like found family, ships, sibling bonds, succeeding in adversity, and fast-paced adventures.