Spacekid iLK is stranded on Earth, where Emilio is now in charge and has started a contest to be declared king of the world. iLK is forced to attend a boarding school. He tries to "make friends" by "recruiting" his fellow students to fight back against the evil Emilio, who has taken over the planet. When a mysterious bubble-shaped alien race show up, they seem friendly so iLK asks them to help him win the election to become king of the world.

I thought this second book in the series was hilarious! The writing is so clever and silly, and the plot is really imaginative. I loved the world-building with the aliens, and their culture of invasion and world domination. I especially enjoyed the complex family dynamics between iLK and his parents.

iLK himself is a wonderful main character. He's sassy and grumpy. He has such a disgruntled teen attitude, and it's wonderfully ridiculous. He's a lovely complex character, who is selfish and generous by turns, always changing and growing.

I loved the whimsical illustrations and cartoon drawings. It's not set up in panels like a comic or graphic novel, but more like a continuous stream of text and pictures down the page. It's very easy to follow, and I loved the dialogue and action within the artwork.

This is such an entertaining book! I enjoyed the positive messages about taking responsibility and doing the right thing even when there are obstacles. Spacekid iLK learns that things cannot be solved with violence. It is worthwhile to take time to get to know people and appreciate their unique talents.


Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.