I did not read the synopsis of this book before picking it up and I definitely thought it was more sci-fi based on the cover. I guess it is to an extent, but more adventure than sci-fi. I'd definitely classify it as a gay Indiana Jones, uncovering treasures connected to queer history. Which is totally cool and unique, and I actually can't think of many YA novels that have that Indiana Jones vibe.

This book is a fairly quick read, as it is pretty action packed and focused on the hunt for the treasure itself. But, that doesn't mean that the character development lacks because of this; the relationship between Ten and his dad is probably one of the most developed relationships in the book. I also appreciated the main theme of showing that queer people have been around a long time and uncovering and bringing that history to light.

There's also quite a few discussions about who should get to keep the artifacts that Tennessee and his dad uncover, which is an extremely valid question when you're looking at artifacts from these vastly different cultures. All important things to think about.

Did I think the ending was a little far-fetched? Yes, but so are the Indiana Jones movies. It fits the genre, and I think a lot of teens will have fun reading this one.