A review by theartolater
Ollie and the Science of Treasure Hunting by Erin Dionne
4.0
I really thoroughly enjoyed Moxie and the Art of Rulebreaking, in part because it took place in the Boston area, in part because it was about one of my favorite art heists, the Isabella Gardner Museum heist. Moxie's sidekick, Ollie, got his own book in what's billed as a companion but is actually a sequel.
The good news is that there's a lot of fun to be had here. It takes place on the Boston outer islands on a scouting getaway, and involves pirate treasure rumored to be buried on the islands. The story is about both of those things, so it balances pretty well. Unfortunately, Ollie isn't as great a character, and the bad guys are a little more stereotypical than your standard read. It means the book isn't bad, it's just not nearly as good as what it's following up.
Still pretty recommended, but definitely read Moxie first.
The good news is that there's a lot of fun to be had here. It takes place on the Boston outer islands on a scouting getaway, and involves pirate treasure rumored to be buried on the islands. The story is about both of those things, so it balances pretty well. Unfortunately, Ollie isn't as great a character, and the bad guys are a little more stereotypical than your standard read. It means the book isn't bad, it's just not nearly as good as what it's following up.
Still pretty recommended, but definitely read Moxie first.