Reviews

Sal and Gabi Break the Universe by Carlos Hernandez

kim_j_dare's review against another edition

5.0

Such a great balancing act— a book that is truly fun to read while subversively sneaking in lots of weighty themes and life lessons. Kind of like a nutrition bar but with no “this is good for you” fake aftertaste.
Middle grade readers and teens and adults will be hooked by Sal and Gabi and their families and the bumps and the love and the snark.

lgaddy's review against another edition

5.0

One of the best middle-grade reads I've found since Nevermoor. The main thread of comedy runs throughout, but it is balanced with heavier feelings. Truly lovely. A wee bit heartbreaking. A big bit happy. Themes of family and loss and fear, also hope and friendship and bravery.

Loved. It. Thank you, Mr. Hernandez.

sloatley's review

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

peachicken's review against another edition

adventurous funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

llinthelibrary's review against another edition

funny lighthearted slow-paced

2.5

priya_amrev's review against another edition

3.0

Read in 50 min

aclopez6's review against another edition

4.0

This book is part of the "Rick Riordan Presents" publishing, but it does not deal with gods/mythology/magic exactly. Instead, this book considers the idea of the multiverse--multiple universes existing simultaneously.

I would recommend this book for middle-grade/young adults who are interested in fantasy and science fiction, but with a solid grounding in real life/realistic fiction.

This is also a solid book for patrons looking for books about friendship and found families, even amongst middle schoolers.

pages_on_fire's review

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• 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

4.5

jellyfishbrobro's review against another edition

adventurous funny

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

hannahhbic's review against another edition

5.0

So, so good. Larger review to come.