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3.68 AVERAGE
3.68 AVERAGE
”the worthy will rise into the stars.”
this is one of my favorites. jules and mia
this is one of my favorites. jules and mia
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
fast-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I'm just not interested in reading this.
I really enjoyed this, despite how damned long it took me to read (which is the main reason why it’s 4 stars instead of 5.)
I loved Mia, mostly loved Jules too, and Javier was like a freaking knight in khaki armour.
Really liked all the twists and turns, it was a really interesting story, but I did see that ending coming a mile off. But still, it was a good ending.
Can’t wait for book 2.
Thanks so much Allen & Unwin and the bookstore I work at for the ARC.
I loved Mia, mostly loved Jules too, and Javier was like a freaking knight in khaki armour.
Really liked all the twists and turns, it was a really interesting story, but I did see that ending coming a mile off. But still, it was a good ending.
Can’t wait for book 2.
Thanks so much Allen & Unwin and the bookstore I work at for the ARC.
Inspired by Lara Croft and Indiana Jones, Unearthed is a fun, action-packed adventure. It takes these adventuring archetypes, turns them into teenagers and puts them on a new planet, then adds a hefty dose of romance.
At first glance, the main characters are pretty stereotypical, but both are given a bit of a twist that brings more dimension to them. Mia is an experienced scavenger who has earned a living through pillaging abandoned cities on an Earth ravaged by climate change. She's a street rat with limited education... and a passion and talent for mathematics. And while she's all about the money, it's really just a means to an unselfish end. Jules is the bookish one. He knows at least half a dozen language and not much about what it takes to survive in a hostile environment. However, he is somewhat athletic and even though he's not exactly street smart, he's not an idiot, either.
There is a strong focus on the relationship between these characters. They have competing agendas and aren't exactly forthright with each other; trust is an issue that crops up multiple times. Some readers may feel their relationship develops a bit quickly, considering the entire book takes place over just a couple of days. However, I found it well paced in terms of the story's arc. There are things that immediately attract them to each other, but it takes some time to overcome their distrust of each other. The process is helped along by the fact they must rely on each other to survive.
The story has a very visual style that plays out rather like a movie. There are some spectacular landscapes and the temple offers some interesting set pieces as the pair traverse the puzzle chambers.
While the book touches on a few issues--such as climate change, corruption and human greed--it's not an overly deep book. It's more of a fun, fast-paced thriller. And while most of the characters (even the minor ones) manage to avoid stereotypes, they don't exactly surprise. Mia and Jules act pretty much as expected. The villains, both major and minor, are particularly flat. They receive little characterisation and mostly serve to add pressure to the situation.
However, overall I enjoyed Unearthed. Be warned: it ends on a terrible cliffhanger.
This review first appeared on Earl Grey Editing.
At first glance, the main characters are pretty stereotypical, but both are given a bit of a twist that brings more dimension to them. Mia is an experienced scavenger who has earned a living through pillaging abandoned cities on an Earth ravaged by climate change. She's a street rat with limited education... and a passion and talent for mathematics. And while she's all about the money, it's really just a means to an unselfish end. Jules is the bookish one. He knows at least half a dozen language and not much about what it takes to survive in a hostile environment. However, he is somewhat athletic and even though he's not exactly street smart, he's not an idiot, either.
There is a strong focus on the relationship between these characters. They have competing agendas and aren't exactly forthright with each other; trust is an issue that crops up multiple times. Some readers may feel their relationship develops a bit quickly, considering the entire book takes place over just a couple of days. However, I found it well paced in terms of the story's arc. There are things that immediately attract them to each other, but it takes some time to overcome their distrust of each other. The process is helped along by the fact they must rely on each other to survive.
The story has a very visual style that plays out rather like a movie. There are some spectacular landscapes and the temple offers some interesting set pieces as the pair traverse the puzzle chambers.
While the book touches on a few issues--such as climate change, corruption and human greed--it's not an overly deep book. It's more of a fun, fast-paced thriller. And while most of the characters (even the minor ones) manage to avoid stereotypes, they don't exactly surprise. Mia and Jules act pretty much as expected. The villains, both major and minor, are particularly flat. They receive little characterisation and mostly serve to add pressure to the situation.
However, overall I enjoyed Unearthed. Be warned: it ends on a terrible cliffhanger.
This review first appeared on Earl Grey Editing.
like this was slow but really good. tbh i wasnt expecting any less from amie kaufman
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im a simple child, amie kaufman writes a book, i read it
Buddy read with gato
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im a simple child, amie kaufman writes a book, i read it
Buddy read with gato
Indiana Jones in space with a kick at the end. Another fantastic book from Kaufman and Spooner. Looking forward to the sequel.
3.5 stars, though I debated if I should rate this up or down. This book wasn't what I was looking for in this book, but this will be what a lot of people like.
I was looking for a book about the traps/puzzles/exploration, which are just the kind of books I like. Instead, this book was typical YA, about the FEELINGS and the budding romance and the UGH!!
I LIKED what parts were actually about the exploration, which they didn't even get to the temple until 25% in. It got interesting for a while 50% in before they got all mushy and sentimental again.
It wasn't a bad book and I did like it, I just didn't love it and I didn't really like most of it. I really liked probably about 30% and the rest was just not what I was hoping the book would be about.
So, long rant short ~ if you want this for the adventure, look elsewhere. If you want a budding romance mixed with hurt feelings and mushy feelings, then have at it. It was good, not great. Oh, and cliffhanger ending, just for an FYI. Dunno if I'd read the next one, probably not.
I was looking for a book about the traps/puzzles/exploration, which are just the kind of books I like. Instead, this book was typical YA, about the FEELINGS and the budding romance and the UGH!!
I LIKED what parts were actually about the exploration, which they didn't even get to the temple until 25% in. It got interesting for a while 50% in before they got all mushy and sentimental again.
It wasn't a bad book and I did like it, I just didn't love it and I didn't really like most of it. I really liked probably about 30% and the rest was just not what I was hoping the book would be about.
So, long rant short ~ if you want this for the adventure, look elsewhere. If you want a budding romance mixed with hurt feelings and mushy feelings, then have at it. It was good, not great. Oh, and cliffhanger ending, just for an FYI. Dunno if I'd read the next one, probably not.
This started slow at first but it picked up at some point and I found myself enjoying it. Definitely picking up the next book.