Reviews

The Lion of Mars by Jennifer L. Holm

ava_xoxo4's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

malolauren's review against another edition

4.0

My 10 year old wanted me to read this after he loved it. It's cute and engaging but the resolution happened a little too fast and easy after a lot of build up. Great sci-fi for kiddos though.

jon_sgf's review against another edition

fast-paced

3.5

ironspinesally's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

emwin's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

I loved this book! This is the first chapter book I’ve finished with my 5yo! She was so invested. Every time we had to put the book down, she would try to guess what Bell would do in the next chapter. 

This is a great book that explores the importance of friendship, community, communication. And it has some cool science (not just science fiction)! I recommend this book for any young readers interested in space and what life could look like on a different planet.

gold_star_reader's review

adventurous hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

michperk's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

laila4343's review against another edition

4.0

3.5 stars. A solid readaloud with my son. A creative, heartfelt take on what settling Mars might look like, narrated by an 11 year-old (who seemed younger than 11 sometimes.)

sarahh87's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

terpgirl42's review against another edition

4.0

3.5