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ajworkman77's review against another edition
4.0
Fast-paced adventure graphic novel for those who love the Amulet series and Cleopatra in Space. Clem is a 14 year old archaeologist following in the footsteps of her famous mother. Running away from the orphanage after her parents mysterious death she finds herself entered in the Ironwood Race. Clem and her robot brother Digory, want to desperately prove they can handle this illegal dangerous race regardless of their age and inexperience. They enter hoping to win by finding the lost items of famed archeologist Ironwood, donate them to the museum and earn a spot on an upcoming legitimate dig. Full of intrigue, betrayal, car chases, and suspense this graphic novel series is a new favorite.
vinceyface's review against another edition
3.0
(3.5 stars) it was fun and breezy, sort of Mad Max meets archeology. I didn't dislike it nor did I love it, it was perfectly fine, if I was a kid I would have LOVED this.
mxmaggie__'s review against another edition
2.0
2.5
There were things I liked about this book, female fronted action adventure, original ideas (archeologist race!). The illustrations are fun, vibrant, and move along the crash bang excitement of the story. But I felt the storytelling skills couldn't quite weave the pieces of this book together. Clem is an orphan who's run away from the orphanage with her android and trying to find a way to get on an archeological dig so she can support herself. When her parent's colleagues don't want to bring a child on digs, she turns her parents former assistant who wants her to work this dangerous Ironwood Race to dig up berried treasures. The shocking reveal at the end was so poorly developed that the conclusion was pretty meh. I think it's a fine read for younger audiences, but there's better out there, so I recommend with a shrug.
There were things I liked about this book, female fronted action adventure, original ideas (archeologist race!). The illustrations are fun, vibrant, and move along the crash bang excitement of the story. But I felt the storytelling skills couldn't quite weave the pieces of this book together. Clem is an orphan who's run away from the orphanage with her android and trying to find a way to get on an archeological dig so she can support herself. When her parent's colleagues don't want to bring a child on digs, she turns her parents former assistant who wants her to work this dangerous Ironwood Race to dig up berried treasures. The shocking reveal at the end was so poorly developed that the conclusion was pretty meh. I think it's a fine read for younger audiences, but there's better out there, so I recommend with a shrug.
nikimarion's review against another edition
3.0
If Indiana Jones was a 14-year-old drag racer! Protagonist Clem actually reminds me a lot of Anakin in the pod race, and the world Jen Breach and Douglas Holgate devise includes a similar Star Warsian mix of non-human species diversity. Clem's robot brother Diggory is even a bit like C3PO.
A fun, fast-paced read!
A fun, fast-paced read!
mylibrarybooks's review against another edition
5.0
This. Is. So. Cool! I’m probably not the first to say this, but it’s like Mad Max meets Indiana Jones but with a super awesome girl with her robot brother! And a red head mechanic? Yes please! Clem and Dig are an awesome team, they’re super smart and strong and never give up. The art is perfect. I hope there are many more!
ryanklindsay's review against another edition
5.0
Fast paced comic about an archaeological car race. Beautifully illustrated by Douglas Holgate.
erine's review against another edition
4.0
Lots of explosions, but full of strong women, car racing, and and a smidge of archaeology.
pinknantucket's review against another edition
3.0
Sneakily read it before giving it to my nephew for his birthday. Gorgeous illustrations and an exciting story, I'll be keeping an eye out for further adventures!
My copy: bought new at Kinokinuya in Sydney.
My copy: bought new at Kinokinuya in Sydney.