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3.63 AVERAGE
3.63 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I enjoyed the physics in this, and then the extrapolation of physics into the fantasy Upper World. I also enjoyed the maths derivations in the back of the book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Grief, Death of parent
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Incredibly voicey, beautifully crafted - the nation pass between chapters is spot on - but maybe a little confused and a little abrupt at the end. I like the science, but I did end up skimming it.
I think I enjoyed the actual social interactions more than the science fiction of it all. But I think I understand what Fadugba is doing, it a very diverse, modern, updated version of Wrinkle in Time in a way--and while I enjoy A Wrinkle in Time, I find that it's often hard to summarize or book talk. I would be interested in reading something Fadugba does next, especially if it's a contemporary.
This is not your average Sci-fi novel!
The best reason that I can give for why I think that this new sci-fi YA novel will be a huge hit is that it’s probably too cool for this forty-something teacher. There is talk of drill (I asked my 12-year-old), gangs, youth culture and lots of teenage concerns. However, there is also a load of physics involved, and it’s all explained in a really accessible way – it takes what kids will have learnt about in school and extrapolates it to explain how time travel is apparently possible.
In terms of plot, there are two really strong stories here which quickly merge together once you’ve got thoroughly immersed in each of them. There is plenty of grit, tears and pain in the lives of both Rhia and Esso, who are both likeable and misunderstood, multidimensional characters – by the end of the novel, you’re really rooting for them both to succeed.
I’ve got a really reluctant reader at home, but I loved this ARC so much that I’ve pre-ordered him a physical copy. I’ve also put it on my wish list for the school library, and I really believe that teenage boys in particular will love this.
I don’t normally assign a rating to my reviews, but I’m going to give this one an easy 5 out of 5!
The best reason that I can give for why I think that this new sci-fi YA novel will be a huge hit is that it’s probably too cool for this forty-something teacher. There is talk of drill (I asked my 12-year-old), gangs, youth culture and lots of teenage concerns. However, there is also a load of physics involved, and it’s all explained in a really accessible way – it takes what kids will have learnt about in school and extrapolates it to explain how time travel is apparently possible.
In terms of plot, there are two really strong stories here which quickly merge together once you’ve got thoroughly immersed in each of them. There is plenty of grit, tears and pain in the lives of both Rhia and Esso, who are both likeable and misunderstood, multidimensional characters – by the end of the novel, you’re really rooting for them both to succeed.
I’ve got a really reluctant reader at home, but I loved this ARC so much that I’ve pre-ordered him a physical copy. I’ve also put it on my wish list for the school library, and I really believe that teenage boys in particular will love this.
I don’t normally assign a rating to my reviews, but I’m going to give this one an easy 5 out of 5!
Wow wow wow wow.
My full review, in words other than wow, is here: My full review here: https://thewonkylibrarian.blog/2021/09/07/august-book-reviews/
My full review, in words other than wow, is here: My full review here: https://thewonkylibrarian.blog/2021/09/07/august-book-reviews/
Fast paced sci-fi time travel thriller, set amongst the arch rival gangs of Brixton and Peckham, thrown together by the shared catchment area of their secondary school.
During an increasingly bad week, Esso finds himself involved in a car crash trying to save a young boy's life, and at the same time discovering he can see into the future
15 years later, Rhia is a promising footballer being brought up in care and receiving tuition from Esso. Inspired by his maths and physics teaching, Rhia becomes more and more drawn into the science as they realise they can help each other.
During an increasingly bad week, Esso finds himself involved in a car crash trying to save a young boy's life, and at the same time discovering he can see into the future
15 years later, Rhia is a promising footballer being brought up in care and receiving tuition from Esso. Inspired by his maths and physics teaching, Rhia becomes more and more drawn into the science as they realise they can help each other.
Interesting concept, well written, and great characters. I'm interested in reading more from this author, and I'm hopeful there's a sequel?
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
This was okay but a little too light on the sci fi for what I was looking for.