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nevclue's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
Indiana Jones in space, starring kids. The premise is amazing. Ancient ruins of an alien civilization is pure catnip. But the actual story was a little slow. And my curmudgeonly grumble is that this would make so much more sense if everyone was aged up to mid-twenties (rather than 16 or 17). There is however a good twist to the story (I had guessed it and it's laid out quite reasonably), but it makes the aliens far more interesting and the cliffhanger is enough that I want to read the next one.
Indiana Jones in space, starring kids. The premise is amazing. Ancient ruins of an alien civilization is pure catnip. But the actual story was a little slow. And my curmudgeonly grumble is that this would make so much more sense if everyone was aged up to mid-twenties (rather than 16 or 17). There is however a good twist to the story (I had guessed it and it's laid out quite reasonably), but it makes the aliens far more interesting and the cliffhanger is enough that I want to read the next one.
saniyamuz's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
pixelski's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars? Figured out the plot pretty easily but it was a fun ride nonetheless! Very thrilling and I can’t wait to see how this concludes. Full review to come.
mugglemom's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars. Aw man-I’m bummed as I’ve been waiting for this new release! The authors SLAYED in the Starbound trilogy but didn’t quite make the hyperjump with Unearthed. It feels like they started writing this book many years before the Starbound trilogy, lost interest or got hooked on the other novels, only to stumbled back on this while cleaning and decided to finish it up.
This seems like it was written for young teens or a new audience.
The twist at the end is the best part of this book and ends with a cliffhanger.
A lot of things didn’t work for me: super low key sci-fi ; like they can decipher an alien message on a new planet, but still write in journals, use walkie-talkies and in general don’t seem to have much futuristic technology while on a new world, with the exception of a much-admired camping stove. Jules character; middle-class Indiana Jones & Astronaut Chef. Eyerolling romance.
I’m disappointed but it is still an ok book. For me, this is like riding a bicycle after you’ve just gotten out of a learjet.
This seems like it was written for young teens or a new audience.
The twist at the end is the best part of this book and ends with a cliffhanger.
A lot of things didn’t work for me: super low key sci-fi ; like they can decipher an alien message on a new planet, but still write in journals, use walkie-talkies and in general don’t seem to have much futuristic technology while on a new world, with the exception of a much-admired camping stove. Jules character; middle-class Indiana Jones & Astronaut Chef. Eyerolling romance.
I’m disappointed but it is still an ok book. For me, this is like riding a bicycle after you’ve just gotten out of a learjet.
shespeakslyrics's review against another edition
4.0
I went into this book expecting a quick, easy little adventure. It was a lot more than that. It jumps right in and goes into the action immediately. It was about friendship, love, loyalty, and how far we might go for the people that we love. The ending leaves you hanging and the wait for book two is going to be a rough one. I really like this writing duo. Glad I picked this one up.
rampion12's review against another edition
4.0
He’s the nerdy Indy, she’s the suave reckless Indy, together they explore alien archeological puzzles
kamy82's review against another edition
3.0
Best way I can describe this is Sci fi Goonies with archeology. I did enjoy this book, but not to the point where I'd go gushing to my friends about how they must immediately pick it up. Will I read the next in the series? Most likely since I am curious. I was dearly hoping to be sucked right in, but it took me a week to get through what should have been a few hours of reading max. It came so highly recommended that perhaps my expectations were too high for this one.
elizpeace's review against another edition
3.0
Readthrough #2: via audiobook. Boy, oh boy, does Steve West have a lovely voice.