This was a super important read. I have never read a book in verse before. This book stood out not only about the refugee experience but also so many other topics like racism, growing up, adjusting and learning a new language It was a harder read. It made me cry but also put a smile on my face. I really enjoyed how the voice of this character changed throughout this novel. I also liked the differences the narrator stressed about Saigon and also Alabama. I also was struck how much this boom focused on learning english and how hard that process was. It was a standout read to me, as educator it gave me pause, and made me think about how i could adjust my teaching. Such a good read.

I really enjoyed this read and think it is my favorite book in the series to date. This book reminded me alot of the group quest elements that I adored in the percy jackson world. I loved how this book tackled indian mythology in so many ways and such a captivating way. I liked how the romance plot line is slowly developmentally though the read and finally pop a bit. It also added so new characters and dived in to the drama that occurred at the tale end of the previous book. It was really fast pace read and had a hard time putting it down. I am dying for last book. Aru really went through it in this book and loved where she wound up at the very end.

I really enjoyed this book. I liked how this book was not only a fun romance but also had elements of mystery and also another unique romance that I had not read before. I loved the "larger" role the extended family had in this book, that did not really occur in the previous two books in this series. It was fast pace read but also the prefect balance between steamy, mystery but also just fun. There was drama in both characters POV that made the whole story a captivating read!

I really loved the setting in this read. It was such a fun/and spooky and creepy read. It was such a nice balance of those elements. The new setting was def a new favorite and really focused on friendship on many different relationships. I also loved how the adults in this series role expanded in this series. I really loved all the elements in this story and what the villain was. It was super fast pace read!! I hope we get more books following these characters in the future.

I really loved this read. It was fun take on the old story with updated twist. I loved how the romance was handled in this book and how it developed. I also really enjoyed seeing the introduction of several new members to the club!! I also loved the dymanics of the club as well. I am so excited to keep on going in this series.

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I really enjoyed this sequel to this series. I thought the the book had some pacing issues in the middle. I really loved how this book dived into more of the god elements of mayan culture. I really loved the lead character in this story and loved how the friendship group expanded in this read. It was enjoyable read. I just found this book to get fun read and i loved the ending of this read and am excited to see where book 3 goes. I also loved how this book expanded the world so much and really enjoyed that element.

I thought this book was a fun read. I really enjoyed how this book time travel and set it for the middle grade set. I also liked how this book went on adventure with cousins and focused on that relationship. I think he first half of the book had some pacing issues, but I really enjoyed the second half of the read! I also loved the adventure elements. I will def be checking out book 2 in this series. This book also tackled, grief and death of a family member and was just a fun read. It did not wow me, but i enjoyed it.

* I got this book for review from the publisher for my honest thoughts*
I really loved this second book in this series. I THINK this book had a prefect balance of the annie meets batman elements that book 1, did not expand on. I think the mystery in this book was more engaging. I also loved how this book fleshed on the realtionships between all the kids int his book and felt like I learned more about all the characters in this books. It was such a fun fast pace read. It had elements that remind of the Artemis fowl series and also elements of Annie. I really am excited for book 3!

I really enjoyed this read. I loved the world building so much. I really also enjoyed how this story progressed and had a competition element. I also liked how this book tackled more hard world issues liked racism and bullying and other elements in a fantsay storylines. This book was super fast pace read and had elements that reminded of books like Keeper of the lost cities and Morgan Crow. It was such a fast pace read with so many twists and turns that left my jaw on the floor. I also loved that a brother and sisters realtionship was at the heart of the read!! I also loved how friendships was main point in this read! So excited for book 2!

I really enjoyed this read. I found this to be a great sequel. I thought this book was a great fast pace adventure read. It was such a great middle grade that really dived into the elements of politices and I loved it. I also really loved how the cast of the immediate crew expanded. I also loved how this book focused on so many creatures and animals. It was such a prefect spring read. I thought the ending was surpising. I can't wait to read book 3!