A review by popthebutterfly
Sal and Gabi Fix the Universe by Carlos Hernandez
4.0
Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher and netgalley. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Book: Sal and Gabi Fix the Universe
Author: Carlos Hernandez
Book Series: Sal and Gabi Book 2
Rating: 4/5
Diversity: Cuban american main character and #ownvoices, gender neutral terms!
Publication Date: May 5, 2020
Genre: MG Fantasy
Recommended Age: 10+ (multiverse, wibbly wobbly, timey wimey)
Publisher: Rick Riordan Presents
Pages: 432
Amazon Link
Synopsis: Sal and Gabi have to try to make everything right with our world when there is a rogue Gabi from another universe running loose.
Sal Vidon creates wormholes. But Sal's father, a calamity physicist, is trying to shut down all the wormholes Sal creates, because Papi thinks they are eroding the very fabric of our world. All of Papi's efforts are in vain, however, because a Gabi from another universe has gone rogue and is popping up all over the place, seeking revenge for the fact that her world has been destroyed. While Sal and Gabi work together to keep both Papi and Rogue Gabi under control, they also have to solve the mystery of Yasmany, who has gone missing from school. Could it have something to do with the wormhole in the back of his locker?
Review: Overall, I thought the book was good. The characters were funny and engaging, also well developed. The pacing was suited for the book and the story really flowed well. I really liked the fantasy elements yet again.
However, there were some issues I had with the book. The teacher in this book wants to be referred by Srx which is a gender-neutral term, but referred to the kids in the class in her/him pronouns without really asking. One of Gabi’s 7 dads is also a bit of a mystery. She doesn’t use gender neutral terms but she still wants to be referred to as a dad. I’m all for being whatever you want to be called. Dad, mom, doesn’t matter it’s a parent title, but I would appreciate some more clarification on this. The story is also a bit harder to comprehend. There’s a lot of multiverse stuff that goes on and it gets a little complicated.
Verdict: It’s a good book!
Merged review:
Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher and netgalley. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Book: Sal and Gabi Fix the Universe
Author: Carlos Hernandez
Book Series: Sal and Gabi Book 2
Rating: 4/5
Diversity: Cuban american main character and #ownvoices, gender neutral terms!
Publication Date: May 5, 2020
Genre: MG Fantasy
Recommended Age: 10+ (multiverse, wibbly wobbly, timey wimey)
Publisher: Rick Riordan Presents
Pages: 432
Amazon Link
Synopsis: Sal and Gabi have to try to make everything right with our world when there is a rogue Gabi from another universe running loose.
Sal Vidon creates wormholes. But Sal's father, a calamity physicist, is trying to shut down all the wormholes Sal creates, because Papi thinks they are eroding the very fabric of our world. All of Papi's efforts are in vain, however, because a Gabi from another universe has gone rogue and is popping up all over the place, seeking revenge for the fact that her world has been destroyed. While Sal and Gabi work together to keep both Papi and Rogue Gabi under control, they also have to solve the mystery of Yasmany, who has gone missing from school. Could it have something to do with the wormhole in the back of his locker?
Review: Overall, I thought the book was good. The characters were funny and engaging, also well developed. The pacing was suited for the book and the story really flowed well. I really liked the fantasy elements yet again.
However, there were some issues I had with the book. The teacher in this book wants to be referred by Srx which is a gender-neutral term, but referred to the kids in the class in her/him pronouns without really asking. One of Gabi’s 7 dads is also a bit of a mystery. She doesn’t use gender neutral terms but she still wants to be referred to as a dad. I’m all for being whatever you want to be called. Dad, mom, doesn’t matter it’s a parent title, but I would appreciate some more clarification on this. The story is also a bit harder to comprehend. There’s a lot of multiverse stuff that goes on and it gets a little complicated.
Verdict: It’s a good book!
Book: Sal and Gabi Fix the Universe
Author: Carlos Hernandez
Book Series: Sal and Gabi Book 2
Rating: 4/5
Diversity: Cuban american main character and #ownvoices, gender neutral terms!
Publication Date: May 5, 2020
Genre: MG Fantasy
Recommended Age: 10+ (multiverse, wibbly wobbly, timey wimey)
Publisher: Rick Riordan Presents
Pages: 432
Amazon Link
Synopsis: Sal and Gabi have to try to make everything right with our world when there is a rogue Gabi from another universe running loose.
Sal Vidon creates wormholes. But Sal's father, a calamity physicist, is trying to shut down all the wormholes Sal creates, because Papi thinks they are eroding the very fabric of our world. All of Papi's efforts are in vain, however, because a Gabi from another universe has gone rogue and is popping up all over the place, seeking revenge for the fact that her world has been destroyed. While Sal and Gabi work together to keep both Papi and Rogue Gabi under control, they also have to solve the mystery of Yasmany, who has gone missing from school. Could it have something to do with the wormhole in the back of his locker?
Review: Overall, I thought the book was good. The characters were funny and engaging, also well developed. The pacing was suited for the book and the story really flowed well. I really liked the fantasy elements yet again.
However, there were some issues I had with the book. The teacher in this book wants to be referred by Srx which is a gender-neutral term, but referred to the kids in the class in her/him pronouns without really asking. One of Gabi’s 7 dads is also a bit of a mystery. She doesn’t use gender neutral terms but she still wants to be referred to as a dad. I’m all for being whatever you want to be called. Dad, mom, doesn’t matter it’s a parent title, but I would appreciate some more clarification on this. The story is also a bit harder to comprehend. There’s a lot of multiverse stuff that goes on and it gets a little complicated.
Verdict: It’s a good book!
Merged review:
Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher and netgalley. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Book: Sal and Gabi Fix the Universe
Author: Carlos Hernandez
Book Series: Sal and Gabi Book 2
Rating: 4/5
Diversity: Cuban american main character and #ownvoices, gender neutral terms!
Publication Date: May 5, 2020
Genre: MG Fantasy
Recommended Age: 10+ (multiverse, wibbly wobbly, timey wimey)
Publisher: Rick Riordan Presents
Pages: 432
Amazon Link
Synopsis: Sal and Gabi have to try to make everything right with our world when there is a rogue Gabi from another universe running loose.
Sal Vidon creates wormholes. But Sal's father, a calamity physicist, is trying to shut down all the wormholes Sal creates, because Papi thinks they are eroding the very fabric of our world. All of Papi's efforts are in vain, however, because a Gabi from another universe has gone rogue and is popping up all over the place, seeking revenge for the fact that her world has been destroyed. While Sal and Gabi work together to keep both Papi and Rogue Gabi under control, they also have to solve the mystery of Yasmany, who has gone missing from school. Could it have something to do with the wormhole in the back of his locker?
Review: Overall, I thought the book was good. The characters were funny and engaging, also well developed. The pacing was suited for the book and the story really flowed well. I really liked the fantasy elements yet again.
However, there were some issues I had with the book. The teacher in this book wants to be referred by Srx which is a gender-neutral term, but referred to the kids in the class in her/him pronouns without really asking. One of Gabi’s 7 dads is also a bit of a mystery. She doesn’t use gender neutral terms but she still wants to be referred to as a dad. I’m all for being whatever you want to be called. Dad, mom, doesn’t matter it’s a parent title, but I would appreciate some more clarification on this. The story is also a bit harder to comprehend. There’s a lot of multiverse stuff that goes on and it gets a little complicated.
Verdict: It’s a good book!