A review by kari_f
Amari and the Great Game by B.B. Alston

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense
  • 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

4.0

Reading a series you love that is still in process is always a hard thing, because it’s so exciting to get the next installment, but then you have to wait another year or two to find out what happens next.

After finishing Amari and The Night Brothers (yesterday), I dove right into book 2 and could *not* put it down (to the point where I finished it in less than a day)! I’m already excited about rereading both of these before book 3 comes out someday, and Amari has been officially added to my list of favorite juvenile/middle grade series.

Some of my favorite aspects:
🔥 Character growth from so many people, and coming to terms with evolving friendships.
🔥 Exploration of other departments in the bureau.
🔥 Lessons involving supporting each other’s successes, how easily society is swayed by the media, and the importance of second chances.
🔥 An ending that was unique and already has me ready for the next installment!

Thanks so much to NetGalley and HarperCollins Children's Books for this advanced e-copy! I’m definitely going to be purchasing a physical copy later on down the road.


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