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popthebutterfly 's review for:
Daughter of the Deep
by Rick Riordan
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Disclaimer: I received an arc of this book from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Book: Daughter of the Deep
Author: Rick Riordan
Book Series: Standalone
Rating: 5/5
Diversity: Bundeli Indian MC, Autistic character, Portuguese character, Black Mormon character
Recommended For...: children’s books, middle grade, fantasy, retelling, science fiction, mythology
Publication Date: October 26, 2021
Genre: MG Retelling
Recommended Age: 8+ (slight violence and gore, some scary moments)
Explanation of CWs: There are moments in this book that might frighten some younger children.
Publisher: Disney Hyperion
Pages: 352
Synopsis: Ana Dakkar is a freshman at Harding-Pencroft Academy, a five-year high school that graduates the best marine scientists, naval warriors, navigators, and underwater explorers in the world. Ana's parents died while on a scientific expedition two years ago, and the only family's she's got left is her older brother, Dev, also a student at HP. Ana's freshman year culminates with the class's weekend trial at sea, the details of which have been kept secret. She only hopes she has what it'll take to succeed. All her worries are blown out of the water when, on the bus ride to the ship, Ana and her schoolmates witness a terrible tragedy that will change the trajectory of their lives.
But wait, there's more. The professor accompanying them informs Ana that their rival school, Land Institute, and Harding-Pencroft have been fighting a cold war for a hundred and fifty years. Now that cold war has been turned up to a full broil, and the freshman are in danger of becoming fish food. In a race against deadly enemies, Ana will make amazing friends and astounding discoveries about her heritage as she puts her leadership skills to the test for the first time.
Review: I never thought I needed a retelling of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea but here we are and I loved it! I thought that the book was well done. There was a good mix of diversity in this book, including autism. The book also explores a variety of languages and cultures and commentates about evil, greed, and corruption of coroporations alongside the exploitation of technology. The book also does well to develop all of the characters and the world building is absolutely amazing. I also enjoyed the slights at JKR and the HP world and this book will definitely be featured as an Anti HP recommendation.
However, I do have to say that the book is predictable. The book was well written, but I could see the twists a mile away. While it didn’t deter my enjoyment, I did find it a little boring once all my theories were confirmed.
Verdict: Highly enjoyed this one!
Book: Daughter of the Deep
Author: Rick Riordan
Book Series: Standalone
Rating: 5/5
Diversity: Bundeli Indian MC, Autistic character, Portuguese character, Black Mormon character
Recommended For...: children’s books, middle grade, fantasy, retelling, science fiction, mythology
Publication Date: October 26, 2021
Genre: MG Retelling
Recommended Age: 8+ (slight violence and gore, some scary moments)
Explanation of CWs: There are moments in this book that might frighten some younger children.
Publisher: Disney Hyperion
Pages: 352
Synopsis: Ana Dakkar is a freshman at Harding-Pencroft Academy, a five-year high school that graduates the best marine scientists, naval warriors, navigators, and underwater explorers in the world. Ana's parents died while on a scientific expedition two years ago, and the only family's she's got left is her older brother, Dev, also a student at HP. Ana's freshman year culminates with the class's weekend trial at sea, the details of which have been kept secret. She only hopes she has what it'll take to succeed. All her worries are blown out of the water when, on the bus ride to the ship, Ana and her schoolmates witness a terrible tragedy that will change the trajectory of their lives.
But wait, there's more. The professor accompanying them informs Ana that their rival school, Land Institute, and Harding-Pencroft have been fighting a cold war for a hundred and fifty years. Now that cold war has been turned up to a full broil, and the freshman are in danger of becoming fish food. In a race against deadly enemies, Ana will make amazing friends and astounding discoveries about her heritage as she puts her leadership skills to the test for the first time.
Review: I never thought I needed a retelling of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea but here we are and I loved it! I thought that the book was well done. There was a good mix of diversity in this book, including autism. The book also explores a variety of languages and cultures and commentates about evil, greed, and corruption of coroporations alongside the exploitation of technology. The book also does well to develop all of the characters and the world building is absolutely amazing. I also enjoyed the slights at JKR and the HP world and this book will definitely be featured as an Anti HP recommendation.
However, I do have to say that the book is predictable. The book was well written, but I could see the twists a mile away. While it didn’t deter my enjoyment, I did find it a little boring once all my theories were confirmed.
Verdict: Highly enjoyed this one!