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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
We Have to Try
Aisha Saeed returns with a fantastic second book, with even more adventures for Diana. Saeed does reiterate the previous book for those who need a refresher, though it really doesn’t cover how great the first book is. This book picks up a week after the first, with Diana saying goodbye to her dear friend Sakina as she leaves for home. When Sakina, and her new friend Imani, are kidnapped by mysterious cloaked figures. Diana must find out who is stealing kids and why, before they kidnap her too. Along the way Diana finds out that she is not just a kid, but a courageous hero. Is the Greek mythology adventure a bit mainstream now? Yes, probably, but a young girl on an adventure succeeding against impossible odds is still amazing to read. Especially with such a large cast of strong female characters, including a new baby dragon friend.
I appreciate that Diana is not entirely cool and collected after the ordeal in the previous book. Diana has to battle her fears in order to save her family and friends. Fears of responsibility, failure, loss, inadequacy, monsters, and unknown places. Including the dark voices in her own head. While finding that adults and authority figures do not always listen or have answers. The gods and goddesses are pretty terrible, but there are moments she learns to find empathy and compassion for difficulty people in difficult situations. Even though it is often easier for her to connect with animals. Diana is still impetuous and impatient as ever, but her determination is her best quality. She never gives up even when her adventure seems impossible to overcome. This is definitely an encouraging read, showing that even when things look impossible it is important to just try.
Aisha Saeed returns with a fantastic second book, with even more adventures for Diana. Saeed does reiterate the previous book for those who need a refresher, though it really doesn’t cover how great the first book is. This book picks up a week after the first, with Diana saying goodbye to her dear friend Sakina as she leaves for home. When Sakina, and her new friend Imani, are kidnapped by mysterious cloaked figures. Diana must find out who is stealing kids and why, before they kidnap her too. Along the way Diana finds out that she is not just a kid, but a courageous hero. Is the Greek mythology adventure a bit mainstream now? Yes, probably, but a young girl on an adventure succeeding against impossible odds is still amazing to read. Especially with such a large cast of strong female characters, including a new baby dragon friend.
I appreciate that Diana is not entirely cool and collected after the ordeal in the previous book. Diana has to battle her fears in order to save her family and friends. Fears of responsibility, failure, loss, inadequacy, monsters, and unknown places. Including the dark voices in her own head. While finding that adults and authority figures do not always listen or have answers. The gods and goddesses are pretty terrible, but there are moments she learns to find empathy and compassion for difficulty people in difficult situations. Even though it is often easier for her to connect with animals. Diana is still impetuous and impatient as ever, but her determination is her best quality. She never gives up even when her adventure seems impossible to overcome. This is definitely an encouraging read, showing that even when things look impossible it is important to just try.
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
We Have to Try
Aisha Saeed returns with a fantastic second book, with even more adventures for Diana. Saeed does reiterate the previous book for those who need a refresher, though it really doesn’t cover how great the first book is. This book picks up a week after the first, with Diana saying goodbye to her dear friend Sakina as she leaves for home. When Sakina, and her new friend Imani, are kidnapped by mysterious cloaked figures. Diana must find out who is stealing kids and why, before they kidnap her too. Along the way Diana finds out that she is not just a kid, but a courageous hero. Is the Greek mythology adventure a bit mainstream now? Yes, probably, but a young girl on an adventure succeeding against impossible odds is still amazing to read. Especially with such a large cast of strong female characters, including a new baby dragon friend.
I appreciate that Diana is not entirely cool and collected after the ordeal in the previous book. Diana has to battle her fears in order to save her family and friends. Fears of responsibility, failure, loss, inadequacy, monsters, and unknown places. Including the dark voices in her own head. While finding that adults and authority figures do not always listen or have answers. The gods and goddesses are pretty terrible, but there are moments she learns to find empathy and compassion for difficulty people in difficult situations. Even though it is often easier for her to connect with animals. Diana is still impetuous and impatient as ever, but her determination is her best quality. She never gives up even when her adventure seems impossible to overcome. This is definitely an encouraging read, showing that even when things look impossible it is important to just try.
Aisha Saeed returns with a fantastic second book, with even more adventures for Diana. Saeed does reiterate the previous book for those who need a refresher, though it really doesn’t cover how great the first book is. This book picks up a week after the first, with Diana saying goodbye to her dear friend Sakina as she leaves for home. When Sakina, and her new friend Imani, are kidnapped by mysterious cloaked figures. Diana must find out who is stealing kids and why, before they kidnap her too. Along the way Diana finds out that she is not just a kid, but a courageous hero. Is the Greek mythology adventure a bit mainstream now? Yes, probably, but a young girl on an adventure succeeding against impossible odds is still amazing to read. Especially with such a large cast of strong female characters, including a new baby dragon friend.
I appreciate that Diana is not entirely cool and collected after the ordeal in the previous book. Diana has to battle her fears in order to save her family and friends. Fears of responsibility, failure, loss, inadequacy, monsters, and unknown places. Including the dark voices in her own head. While finding that adults and authority figures do not always listen or have answers. The gods and goddesses are pretty terrible, but there are moments she learns to find empathy and compassion for difficulty people in difficult situations. Even though it is often easier for her to connect with animals. Diana is still impetuous and impatient as ever, but her determination is her best quality. She never gives up even when her adventure seems impossible to overcome. This is definitely an encouraging read, showing that even when things look impossible it is important to just try.
Thank you NetGalley for an early copy of this book and a chance to write a review! I loved Diana and the Island of No Return and Diana and the Underworld Odyssey did not disappoint.
I loved the way that this book shows the growth of Diana and how she is growing into not only her power, but into herself as a hero. I loved how it showed her growing in confidence on Themyscira and when she encounters people challenging her.
Wonder Woman is such a strong superhero and I love that these books engage with a younger audience and give them stories of Diana facing the same circumstances, while not in the same settings, that they are going through.
I loved the way that this book shows the growth of Diana and how she is growing into not only her power, but into herself as a hero. I loved how it showed her growing in confidence on Themyscira and when she encounters people challenging her.
Wonder Woman is such a strong superhero and I love that these books engage with a younger audience and give them stories of Diana facing the same circumstances, while not in the same settings, that they are going through.
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Thanks to NetGalley & Random House Children's for the early copy in exchange for an honest review. My actual rating is 3.5 stars.
A sequel that continues to follow Diana's adventures, this time, it takes her to the Underworld of Greek Mythology! Magical kids have started disappearing and it is figured out that they have been kidnapped one by one....by who?
I really enjoyed the Greek Myths throughout the story, especially the ones that are lesser-known get to make an appearance which was nice. Diana is quick-witted and able to hold herself in a fight but also compassionate, befitting of a Wonder Woman. ;)
My main issue is that the characters aren't really fleshed out, including Diana, so it was hard to connect to anyone. All the adults were, well, useless, but that's pretty typical of these chapter books. Still, the greek myth bits here and there kept me invested.
Fun series, it'll be fun to see the rest of the series in the future!
A sequel that continues to follow Diana's adventures, this time, it takes her to the Underworld of Greek Mythology! Magical kids have started disappearing and it is figured out that they have been kidnapped one by one....by who?
I really enjoyed the Greek Myths throughout the story, especially the ones that are lesser-known get to make an appearance which was nice. Diana is quick-witted and able to hold herself in a fight but also compassionate, befitting of a Wonder Woman. ;)
My main issue is that the characters aren't really fleshed out, including Diana, so it was hard to connect to anyone. All the adults were, well, useless, but that's pretty typical of these chapter books. Still, the greek myth bits here and there kept me invested.
Fun series, it'll be fun to see the rest of the series in the future!