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ratherbereading25's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 ⭐️ this one started off a little slow. It felt like the author was playing off a lot of ‘inside jokes’ from the first book and I read the first book over a year ago so I didn’t get all of them. But, true to form, Sal and Gabi were the heroes I needed and I just am willing to overlook the rest.
Fave quote: “The most good, for the most people, for as long as you have the spoons.”
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4.5 ⭐️ this one started off a little slow. It felt like the author was playing off a lot of ‘inside jokes’ from the first book and I read the first book over a year ago so I didn’t get all of them. But, true to form, Sal and Gabi were the heroes I needed and I just am willing to overlook the rest.
Fave quote: “The most good, for the most people, for as long as you have the spoons.”
Fave quote: “The most good, for the most people, for as long as you have the spoons.”
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4.5 ⭐️ this one started off a little slow. It felt like the author was playing off a lot of ‘inside jokes’ from the first book and I read the first book over a year ago so I didn’t get all of them. But, true to form, Sal and Gabi were the heroes I needed and I just am willing to overlook the rest.
Fave quote: “The most good, for the most people, for as long as you have the spoons.”
librariandest's review against another edition
5.0
I just love these characters and Hernandez's writing style. The plot is not the strongest element (I got a little lost in the middle) but it all pulled together in the end to make a very satisfying follow-up to the first Sal & Gabi book. The series has so much heart and warm vibes. It was a great pandemic read because it has an overall funny, reassuring tone. At the same time, it's zany and delivers the kind of tech I want to see in sci-fi (helpful AI, unbelievable gadgets, a supersmart toilet, etc.). I feel emotionally prepared for the multiverse after reading this book!
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I just love these characters and Hernandez's writing style. The plot is not the strongest element (I got a little lost in the middle) but it all pulled together in the end to make a very satisfying follow-up to the first Sal & Gabi book. The series has so much heart and warm vibes. It was a great pandemic read because it has an overall funny, reassuring tone. At the same time, it's zany and delivers the kind of tech I want to see in sci-fi (helpful AI, unbelievable gadgets, a supersmart toilet, etc.). I feel emotionally prepared for the multiverse after reading this book!
Merged review:
I just love these characters and Hernandez's writing style. The plot is not the strongest element (I got a little lost in the middle) but it all pulled together in the end to make a very satisfying follow-up to the first Sal & Gabi book. The series has so much heart and warm vibes. It was a great pandemic read because it has an overall funny, reassuring tone. At the same time, it's zany and delivers the kind of tech I want to see in sci-fi (helpful AI, unbelievable gadgets, a supersmart toilet, etc.). I feel emotionally prepared for the multiverse after reading this book!
lookingforamandaa's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely adored Sal and Gabi Break the Universe (read my review here), so I was beyond excited for this sequel. It took me longer than I’d like to admit to finally pick it up, but it was everything I expected.
So, in the last book, Sal and Gabi finally let their parents in on what they’ve been doing with the holes that Sal can make in the universe. That’s one aspect I really liked about this book (and series) the parents were actually involved in what was going on, for the most part. In this sequel, Sal is definitely hiding some things from his Papi, but he did it for what he thought were the right reasons. I really also loved the school that Sal and Gabi go to. There’s such a sense of community and it’s just such a wonderful place. I can only hope to find a school like that for my child in the future.
The thing I liked best about this story was the characters. Sal is a boy that has diabetes. He doesn’t let it hinder his life, but it’s very present in the story. I really liked this aspect of the story. On top of Sal’s diabetes, he’s Cuban (as are many of the other characters in the story.) I loved that the main cast of characters was diverse and interesting.
Gabi, Sal’s best friend, is equally one of the best parts of this book. She’s such a take-charge girl and I love her so much. She has such a huge heart and does anything she can for the people in her life. I love her caring personality and I love her family. She has such an interesting and wonderful family dynamic that I loved seeing in this book. She has many dads and I love how different and loving her family is.
Overall, this book was amazing. The story was interesting and kept me wanting to read non-stop, but also want to read it slowly so that it wouldn’t be over. This story is so full of love, supportive friendships, adventure, and a whole bunch of science I could never understand. This series is one I will scream about forever.
So, in the last book, Sal and Gabi finally let their parents in on what they’ve been doing with the holes that Sal can make in the universe. That’s one aspect I really liked about this book (and series) the parents were actually involved in what was going on, for the most part. In this sequel, Sal is definitely hiding some things from his Papi, but he did it for what he thought were the right reasons. I really also loved the school that Sal and Gabi go to. There’s such a sense of community and it’s just such a wonderful place. I can only hope to find a school like that for my child in the future.
The thing I liked best about this story was the characters. Sal is a boy that has diabetes. He doesn’t let it hinder his life, but it’s very present in the story. I really liked this aspect of the story. On top of Sal’s diabetes, he’s Cuban (as are many of the other characters in the story.) I loved that the main cast of characters was diverse and interesting.
Gabi, Sal’s best friend, is equally one of the best parts of this book. She’s such a take-charge girl and I love her so much. She has such a huge heart and does anything she can for the people in her life. I love her caring personality and I love her family. She has such an interesting and wonderful family dynamic that I loved seeing in this book. She has many dads and I love how different and loving her family is.
Overall, this book was amazing. The story was interesting and kept me wanting to read non-stop, but also want to read it slowly so that it wouldn’t be over. This story is so full of love, supportive friendships, adventure, and a whole bunch of science I could never understand. This series is one I will scream about forever.
dillthebookworm's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
poorashleu's review against another edition
4.0
This series brings me great joy.
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This series brings me great joy.
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This series brings me great joy.
spocksgotfeelings's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0
myb1023's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
megancrews's review against another edition
5.0
I love this series!!
At first glance, it is a great sci-fi story about kids making holes in the fabric of the universe. But really, it is much more. It is so full of humor and insight about family and friendship.
The characters are truly delightful, the plot immediately sucks readers in, and I sometimes I find myself chuckling out loud as I read.
I cannot recommend the audio books highly enough because the narrator, Anthony Rey Perez, makes awesome books even better.
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I love this series!!
At first glance, it is a great sci-fi story about kids making holes in the fabric of the universe. But really, it is much more. It is so full of humor and insight about family and friendship.
The characters are truly delightful, the plot immediately sucks readers in, and I sometimes I find myself chuckling out loud as I read.
I cannot recommend the audio books highly enough because the narrator, Anthony Rey Perez, makes awesome books even better.
At first glance, it is a great sci-fi story about kids making holes in the fabric of the universe. But really, it is much more. It is so full of humor and insight about family and friendship.
The characters are truly delightful, the plot immediately sucks readers in, and I sometimes I find myself chuckling out loud as I read.
I cannot recommend the audio books highly enough because the narrator, Anthony Rey Perez, makes awesome books even better.
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I love this series!!
At first glance, it is a great sci-fi story about kids making holes in the fabric of the universe. But really, it is much more. It is so full of humor and insight about family and friendship.
The characters are truly delightful, the plot immediately sucks readers in, and I sometimes I find myself chuckling out loud as I read.
I cannot recommend the audio books highly enough because the narrator, Anthony Rey Perez, makes awesome books even better.
dkragick's review against another edition
3.0
Dang. I want to love it. And I do love parts of it. But over all, this is a step down from the first. Everything I loved about the first book was overdone in this one leaving not much of a story.
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Dang. I want to love it. And I do love parts of it. But over all, this is a step down from the first. Everything I loved about the first book was overdone in this one leaving not much of a story.
Merged review:
Dang. I want to love it. And I do love parts of it. But over all, this is a step down from the first. Everything I loved about the first book was overdone in this one leaving not much of a story.