3.5 stars

I don’t read a lot of MG and I’ve never really been a fan of Jumanji, but I thought I’d give this a try.

It was a fun read, nothing more. I liked the friendship, sibling dynamic, and casual inclusion of Bangladeshi culture, and the food descriptions were wonderful. However, some parts of the Gauntlet were unclear while I read, and the story seemed rather simple. The challenges didn’t seem very high risk, either.

I liked this, but I think I’m just too old to fully enjoy it. Highly recommended for younger readers. ☺️