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nick_stanfield's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
artemiszthegutter's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
relaxing
tense
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? It's complicated
4.25
protoman21's review against another edition
4.0
I was impressed with how cohesive the story remained despite the switch in authors. I'm really enjoying the story and all of the clues and puzzles. Bring on book 3!
leahfred's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
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? No
3.5
bargainsleuth's review against another edition
3.0
Excessive use of the word "dweeb". I don't know a single kid who uses that name anymore.
rowanine's review
adventurous
challenging
funny
informative
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Not even a mysterious international family fetch quest can distract from the ways in which sexism and classism combine to ruin the lives of good people. If Dan and Amy don't abolish the eurocentric hetero patriarchal capitalist powers that be in the next book, I'm gonna sue!!!
james_reads2000's review
adventurous
informative
mysterious
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? N/A
4.0
booking_along's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
this was okay.
i am sure it’s a fun read for anyone around the age of 9-10.
but it’s not a very enjoyable read for anyone above that age, it’s just too much action and adventure and too little actual plot and logical behavior or moments.
this book was a little better in the sense that it was more realistic by mentioning that they have to be more careful with money and look at what they are spending and where because they don’t have unlimited resources.
but other then then it was very much too convenient in too many places, it’s not fun how often everyone constantly catches up with the siblings even though apparently there is only one clue and the siblings have it so why is everyone else always at least at the same step as they are or even ahead?!
as i said - good middle grade for middle graders not the best for adult readers.
i am sure it’s a fun read for anyone around the age of 9-10.
but it’s not a very enjoyable read for anyone above that age, it’s just too much action and adventure and too little actual plot and logical behavior or moments.
this book was a little better in the sense that it was more realistic by mentioning that they have to be more careful with money and look at what they are spending and where because they don’t have unlimited resources.
but other then then it was very much too convenient in too many places, it’s not fun how often everyone constantly catches up with the siblings even though apparently there is only one clue and the siblings have it so why is everyone else always at least at the same step as they are or even ahead?!
as i said - good middle grade for middle graders not the best for adult readers.