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levidenbow's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-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
4.75
kittymamers's review against another edition
4.0
oleme sarja teise raamatu needusest õnnelikult üle ja kolmas tundub jälle täitsa mõnus. avastajad käivad Petra kaljulinnas ja osalevad arheoloogilistel väljakaevamistel. laevaelul on mõnusat internaatkoolivaibi, korraldatakse mänge ja võistlusi, rikutakse reegleid
nagu eelmise raamatu lõpus pärast pikka ähvardamist selgus, võetigi Cruzi isa pantvangi ja ainult Cruzile öeldi, kes ja miks (no kes see ikka, ja muidugi selleks, et Cruz oma šifritükid loovutaks). ok, ma saan aru, et ma ei tohiks norida selle osas, et 12-aastased ei käitu väga ratsionaalselt ega targalt (kuigi need pidid ju olema maailma kõiga targemad 12-aastased?), aga... mõned asjad jutu sisemises loogikas mu jaoks ikkagi ei klapi ja ma ikka veel ei saa aru, miks kriitilist infot ei jagata tädi Marisoli kui kindalt usaldusväärse täiskasvanuga? jaa, väljapressijad ütlesid Cruzile "ära räägi kellelegi, muidu isa sureb", aga Cruz rääkis esimese asjana Emmettile ja Sailorile, nii et miks mitte tädile?
(mumst me ei tohiks lastele jätta muljet, et on okei kuulata/uskuda täiskasvanuid, kes ütlevad "las see jääb meie omavaheliseks saladuseks, ära kellelegi teisele räägi, muidu läheb väga halvasti.")
ja selles loos muutub tõeliselt väsitavaks see "keegi teine ei tohi end ohtu seada" heroism, mida Cruz pidevalt rakendab, selle asemel, et abi vastu võtta ja tiimina tegutseda. õnneks päästab päeva Lani, kes teda järjekindlalt ignoreerib ja ikka teeb, mis vaja. noh, ja muidugi üldse see lugu ei jõuaks kuhugi, kui teised käiksid Cruzi sõnade, mitte tegude järgi.
see-eest hakkab siin vaikselt sulama jää tiimi suhetes Duganiga, see on küll kena ootuspärane ja nii, nagu asjad ühes lasteraamatus minema peaksid. peaaegu et loodaks, et tiim Costeau hakkab ühel päeval ka Cruzi suurt probleemi tiimina lahendama. aga vaadates, kuidas edeneb Bryndisel, keda ei võeta kampa isegi pärast kõike, mis ta eelmises raamatus korda saatis (ja kuigi ta Cruzile kohutavalt meeldib ja on Sailori parim sõbranna jne), siis ma ses osas hinge kinni ei hoiaks.
nagu eelmise raamatu lõpus pärast pikka ähvardamist selgus, võetigi Cruzi isa pantvangi ja ainult Cruzile öeldi, kes ja miks (no kes see ikka, ja muidugi selleks, et Cruz oma šifritükid loovutaks). ok, ma saan aru, et ma ei tohiks norida selle osas, et 12-aastased ei käitu väga ratsionaalselt ega targalt (kuigi need pidid ju olema maailma kõiga targemad 12-aastased?), aga... mõned asjad jutu sisemises loogikas mu jaoks ikkagi ei klapi ja ma ikka veel ei saa aru, miks kriitilist infot ei jagata tädi Marisoli kui kindalt usaldusväärse täiskasvanuga? jaa, väljapressijad ütlesid Cruzile "ära räägi kellelegi, muidu isa sureb", aga Cruz rääkis esimese asjana Emmettile ja Sailorile, nii et miks mitte tädile?
(mumst me ei tohiks lastele jätta muljet, et on okei kuulata/uskuda täiskasvanuid, kes ütlevad "las see jääb meie omavaheliseks saladuseks, ära kellelegi teisele räägi, muidu läheb väga halvasti.")
ja selles loos muutub tõeliselt väsitavaks see "keegi teine ei tohi end ohtu seada" heroism, mida Cruz pidevalt rakendab, selle asemel, et abi vastu võtta ja tiimina tegutseda. õnneks päästab päeva Lani, kes teda järjekindlalt ignoreerib ja ikka teeb, mis vaja. noh, ja muidugi üldse see lugu ei jõuaks kuhugi, kui teised käiksid Cruzi sõnade, mitte tegude järgi.
see-eest hakkab siin vaikselt sulama jää tiimi suhetes Duganiga, see on küll kena ootuspärane ja nii, nagu asjad ühes lasteraamatus minema peaksid. peaaegu et loodaks, et tiim Costeau hakkab ühel päeval ka Cruzi suurt probleemi tiimina lahendama. aga vaadates, kuidas edeneb Bryndisel, keda ei võeta kampa isegi pärast kõike, mis ta eelmises raamatus korda saatis (ja kuigi ta Cruzile kohutavalt meeldib ja on Sailori parim sõbranna jne), siis ma ses osas hinge kinni ei hoiaks.
taliaissmart's review against another edition
4.0
Another super fun adventure! I love how these books inspire me to do further research about places, monuments, animals, tech. I wish I’d had them to read when I was a kid!
noa_llea's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-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? It's complicated
4.5
this series has pulled me out of several reading slumps - the writing is fast-paced, the story is engaging and intriguing, and the characters are so loveable and easy to relate to!
kailey_luminouslibro's review against another edition
5.0
Cruz and his friends on board the Orion are heading to the Mediterranean, searching for clues left behind by Cruz's mother before she died. The evil Nebula operatives are never far behind, spying on Cruz and threatening his family. In the middle of his secret quest for his mother's clues, Cruz still has to attend Explorer Academy classes, compete with his team in class competitions, and try to have a little fun at a student Halloween party. His thirteenth birthday is quickly approaching, and Cruz is in more danger than ever as he navigates the intricacies of the toughest adventure yet!
I loved this plot! There is plenty of action and suspense. I never knew what was going to happen next! There are several plot-lines intersecting as Cruz juggles his school responsibilities, his personal relationships, dodging the nefarious Nebula, and keeping contact with Lani, his best friend back home in Hawaii.
The exotic locations are amazing, and I loved learning the history about different cultures, monuments, artifacts, and landmarks in Spain, Egypt, Turkey, and Jordan. It's so interesting to see the true history and real facts about actual places interwoven with the story.
The fictional technology is really cool, introducing fancy gadgets that can scan objects and give a readout of the objects' material, properties, age, and characteristics. Of course, Mell, the honeybee robot drone, is always by Cruz's side, ready to protect her master. I just love that cute little bee!
I loved Cruz's character development in this book. He has been betrayed twice by people close to him, and he's wary and suspicious, unwilling to trust anyone with his secrets. He even pulls away from his best friends a little, but eventually he begins to realize that there ARE people he can trust, who care about him, and will do anything for him. He feels so alone at the beginning of the book, holding it all close inside himself, but by the end he begins to reach out again to his family, sharing with them and relying on them, instead of trying to do it all by himself. Just brilliant character development!
I really enjoyed the writing style, which has both some serious situations and some humor to keep things light. The writing sparked my attention and kept me turning those pages way past my bedtime!
I was impressed by how subtle the writing can be at times, using something simple but powerful to deliver an emotional punch at a critical point in the story. For instance, Cruz has been handling everything on his plate so well, keeping his cool and thinking analytically through every challenge, but when Cruz thinks the little dog, Hubbard, is sick, suddenly Cruz loses his handle on his emotions and begins to collapse. It shows in a simple and subtle way how much the pressure is really getting to Cruz even though he doesn't let it show. All of a sudden, this one little thing becomes the last straw, and he just can't handle the situation anymore. It effectively shows the heart of the character and the mindset that he's in, despite the brave front he shows to the other characters. Brilliant writing and extremely touching!
The artwork is a cool mixture of illustrations overlaid on top of real photographs, and it adds a wonderful dimension and depth to the story. I loved seeing the characters brought to life in the artwork, as well as the beautiful locations they visit. It really makes a special addition to the story!
This book ends on a cliffhanger, and I am dying for the next book!!!!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts and are not influenced by anyone.
I loved this plot! There is plenty of action and suspense. I never knew what was going to happen next! There are several plot-lines intersecting as Cruz juggles his school responsibilities, his personal relationships, dodging the nefarious Nebula, and keeping contact with Lani, his best friend back home in Hawaii.
The exotic locations are amazing, and I loved learning the history about different cultures, monuments, artifacts, and landmarks in Spain, Egypt, Turkey, and Jordan. It's so interesting to see the true history and real facts about actual places interwoven with the story.
The fictional technology is really cool, introducing fancy gadgets that can scan objects and give a readout of the objects' material, properties, age, and characteristics. Of course, Mell, the honeybee robot drone, is always by Cruz's side, ready to protect her master. I just love that cute little bee!
I loved Cruz's character development in this book. He has been betrayed twice by people close to him, and he's wary and suspicious, unwilling to trust anyone with his secrets. He even pulls away from his best friends a little, but eventually he begins to realize that there ARE people he can trust, who care about him, and will do anything for him. He feels so alone at the beginning of the book, holding it all close inside himself, but by the end he begins to reach out again to his family, sharing with them and relying on them, instead of trying to do it all by himself. Just brilliant character development!
I really enjoyed the writing style, which has both some serious situations and some humor to keep things light. The writing sparked my attention and kept me turning those pages way past my bedtime!
I was impressed by how subtle the writing can be at times, using something simple but powerful to deliver an emotional punch at a critical point in the story. For instance, Cruz has been handling everything on his plate so well, keeping his cool and thinking analytically through every challenge, but when Cruz thinks the little dog, Hubbard, is sick, suddenly Cruz loses his handle on his emotions and begins to collapse. It shows in a simple and subtle way how much the pressure is really getting to Cruz even though he doesn't let it show. All of a sudden, this one little thing becomes the last straw, and he just can't handle the situation anymore. It effectively shows the heart of the character and the mindset that he's in, despite the brave front he shows to the other characters. Brilliant writing and extremely touching!
The artwork is a cool mixture of illustrations overlaid on top of real photographs, and it adds a wonderful dimension and depth to the story. I loved seeing the characters brought to life in the artwork, as well as the beautiful locations they visit. It really makes a special addition to the story!
This book ends on a cliffhanger, and I am dying for the next book!!!!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts and are not influenced by anyone.
nyrabloodreaver's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0