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alexijai98's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.0
I was a Percy Jackson kid, and now as a high school teacher I was so excited to see this book in my school’s library! I wanted to check it out both as a Rick Riordan fan and as an educator interested in the books available to my students.
Of course, I don’t think anything could ever compare to reading the Percy Jackson books as a kid, but Riordan gets very close with Daughter of the Deep. As an African American woman I cannot speak to the representation of an Indian American protagonist, but as a person of color I can say that I admire Riordan’s dedication to showing the character’s identity as impactful without trying to cosplay as a marginalized person himself.
Ana Dakkar and her fellow students are funny, kind, and loyal to one another. In classic Riordan style, these teens are tasked with saving the world (while getting hopped up on espresso) while learning more about themselves. They learn valuable lessons about morality, solidarity, and working as a team. In a time where simply existing as a marginalized person in schools is basis for an attack, I am happy my students have access to a story like this that challenges them to put themselves in someone else’s shoes.
Of course, I don’t think anything could ever compare to reading the Percy Jackson books as a kid, but Riordan gets very close with Daughter of the Deep. As an African American woman I cannot speak to the representation of an Indian American protagonist, but as a person of color I can say that I admire Riordan’s dedication to showing the character’s identity as impactful without trying to cosplay as a marginalized person himself.
Ana Dakkar and her fellow students are funny, kind, and loyal to one another. In classic Riordan style, these teens are tasked with saving the world (while getting hopped up on espresso) while learning more about themselves. They learn valuable lessons about morality, solidarity, and working as a team. In a time where simply existing as a marginalized person in schools is basis for an attack, I am happy my students have access to a story like this that challenges them to put themselves in someone else’s shoes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
sannesbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-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? No
3.75
Very fast-pased, action-packed, YA/middle grade book. Really nice diverse cast of characters and a few cute animals. Wholesome and adventerous story. If you like or are interested in the ocean and/or animals you would especially enjoy the book. The second part of the story was more interesting to me than the first part.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Violence, Grief, and Death of parent
the_book_nook's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death, Genocide, Gun violence, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, and War
Minor: Vomit
scifipunk's review
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer, Misogyny, Grief, Death of parent, and Colonisation
bumblemee's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
This has been a fun read! For people who love anything marine, this is definitely a good choice. I didn't love "20.000 leagues under the sea", but I liked how it was handled in this book, as well as the sci-fi elements. I don't read a lot of sci-fi, but I feel like a lot of the time it's about space related innovation. Meanwhile the oceans of our planet offer a lot of mystery as well, so I think it's cool that this is what this book deals with.
Oh, little thing: Do not read the foreword or introduction if you want to avoid a minor spoiler - it's not thaaaaat big of a deal, but I would've liked to discover that fact while reading instead of in the beginning of the book while reading things that by their name are supposed to be read before starting the story -.-
Oh, little thing: Do not read the foreword or introduction if you want to avoid a minor spoiler - it's not thaaaaat big of a deal, but I would've liked to discover that fact while reading instead of in the beginning of the book while reading things that by their name are supposed to be read before starting the story -.-
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
fanboyriot's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-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? No
5.0
I would love to see this turned into a movie, the oceanic adventure had a setting that was really nicely detailed. The characters were great—as if I’d expect anything else from Uncle Rick—the diversity he brings to this book is represented so nicely through out it. Not to mention this was the first book by a cis man who normalized periods in fiction let alone young fiction. This book was just so good.
Good Humor
Found Family
Diverse Characters
Angst with a Happy Ending
Submarine with AI Consciousness
Good Humor
Found Family
Diverse Characters
Angst with a Happy Ending
Submarine with AI Consciousness
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Racism, Medical content, and Colonisation
glen3's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Mass/school shootings, and Death of parent
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Medical content, Colonisation, and Classism
autistic_dragon's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Minor: Classism
eni_iilorak's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer, Child death, Violence, Medical content, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Colonisation
mandkips's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Racism, Medical content, and Colonisation