Reviews

Big Rig by Louise Hawes

whosevita's review

3.0

I picked this book up because the plot intrigued me and it was read by one of my favourite voice actors. It had some really great moments. But also moments that were incredibly cheesy. Like when the cat starts "singing" or the Hazmat talks to her dead mom. But that's my fault for reading something that's made for kids lol. Things like the grief that caused her father to be unable to take care of her for the first years of her life and the fear of growing up were themes that kept me interested. Easy and fun. It was like reading comfort food.

easyqueenie's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

jamiedee24's review

3.0

It was cute but too much. It’s clearly meant for young readers but some of it just surpassed the idea of reality? Picking up minor hitchhikers? Plane crashes? Abandoned babies? Too silly for what could have been a feel good story.

alohabooksandbujos's review

4.0

Big Rig is a heartwarming and hilarious story of Hazel and her father and their adventures of trucking. The author balances the tricky subjects of growing up and fighting for your dreams with a great cast of characters and humor. Several times I found myself laughing over the antics of Hazel and wanting to comfort her in her moments of doubt. With so many adventures, chaos, and quirky side-trips, it was easy to get lost in the story.

porkyoupayn's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.75

librarianaaryn's review

hopeful medium-paced

4.0

boatoflife's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.0

whitneydrew's review

3.0

This was a fun middle grade read. I loved that Hazel is homeschooled and it’s not a big deal. I love their travels and all the adventures they have.

zeynepsbooks's review

4.0

4/5
•e-ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an
honest review•
A very unique and intriguing concept. I found this book
to be just the right amount of middle grade that pretty
much everyone can read, and enjoy joining Hazmat
and her dad's many adventures on the roads. The sub-
stories were all pretty interesting, and fun but also
cover a variety of important topics and life lessons.
Overall a very fun, adventurous, and enjoyable book
definitely would recommend checking it out!

mikaylaslibrary's review

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

Hazmat has been trucking since the age of four, with her father and their trusty truck. But now that she’s growing up, her father has been putting more emphasis on finding a place to settle down, where he doesn’t have to order their textbooks through the mail, where she can have her own room and make friends, and more importantly, her mother’s urn can rest on a mantle instead of the dashboard. But Hazmat isn’t ready to give up her dream life just yet. So she hatches a plan, and with the help of old friends, new memories and one adorable kitten, she’s determined to make her father change his mind.

I adored Big Rig, and I’ll be making everyone I know read this once it comes out. While it is middle grade, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Hazmat is a character that I wish I had when I was younger, and I can’t wait to see the next generation of girls grow up with a character like her.

Thank you so much to NetGalley, PeachTree and the author for an advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.