I dont know what to think about this book, it was a fast read though. It's a first on a sci-fi series that touches global warming, species extinction and even religion and politics…

As a MG it kinda goes deep in science, historical and cultural facts… The main characters aren't just the kids but their parents too. And this is where things go weird… as it's told by many perspectives, and people don't act like actual humans. Like they don't have feelings and stuff, just thoughts… it felt weird. It was nice that they were from diverse backgrounds and words of different languages were used like Hebrew, Arabic, Spanish and I think also some native American language (sorry I don't know which, I don't think it was specified…)

At the first half it was all the kids just talking and talking, then the adults too, and there wasn't much action. Then later the chosen one is seen, and there are some ot twists, fun pterodactyl rides… weird. The kids didn't ever act like kids and the idea to put down this oil refinery came out of nowhere. They kept saying they're up to save the world from extinction, and that was basically it, they were just smart and wanted to be heroes… No personalities or character development there. The character I liked most was Amir as he was a more sassy one, the others were all meh especially the chosen one…

I guess it missed the action, feelings and personal issues, everyone was very up to supporting the chosen one, no questions asked even if it sounded very, very weird… They never second-guessed themselves at all. Then the bad guys were even worse… and the country's presidents were all so passive. The ending wasn't as satisfying as expected, and I get that it was supposed to set the series, but like I have no interest in continuing it at all, no curiosity here…

I did like that there were more chances to learn and do research on our own (the author did seem to have done a lot themselves). But the timing was also kinda off… sorry.

Over all it was an easy and fast read, I liked the cover and the diversity of the characters, and the idea of focusing the world from climate change was a good one (I already am big on saving the planet myself…) Anyways, I think tweens may find this fun and learn and maybe even get motivated to try and help in any way they can… Thanks for reading my long review, see ya!