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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Themes / Representation:
- LGBTQIA+ Characters
- Non Binary MC
- BIPOC Main Characters
- Enamel Pins
- Superpowers
- Theme Park
- Friendship
- Family
Four young teens receive mysterious enamel pins that give them superpowers. They seem to be connected to the local theme park, and to each other - can they solve the mystery and uncover the secrets of the park?
As a lover, collector and designer of enamel pins, of course I had to pick this up! I thought the story was good and definitely more directed towards a middle grade audience. I adored the illustrations throughout and loved seeing from each characters POV.
The representation was great to see and I’m excited to recommend this to readers looking for more diversity in middle grade.
The story itself was okay. I expected to fly through it a bit quicker but this could be because I’m not in the target age range. This story seems to be inspired by Disney (or another large children’s fantasy company) and there is discussion about Official and “Fantasy” aka Fan Made pins. As a collector of both, this was interesting to read but I can’t imagine non-collectors would find it very interesting.
I think this could be a significant downfall for this book in general. It relies on the audience to be somewhat apart of / aware of the pin scene to keep them engaged. However because of this, I think collectors might also seek out this story to read.
The story ended on a big cliffhanger, so it’ll be interesting to see what happens in the following books. I’m not sure if I’ll continue in the series but I definitely encourage anyone who likes the sound of this story to give it a go.
Thank you to the publisher via NetGalley for providing me an e copy of the book to review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
- LGBTQIA+ Characters
- Non Binary MC
- BIPOC Main Characters
- Enamel Pins
- Superpowers
- Theme Park
- Friendship
- Family
Four young teens receive mysterious enamel pins that give them superpowers. They seem to be connected to the local theme park, and to each other - can they solve the mystery and uncover the secrets of the park?
As a lover, collector and designer of enamel pins, of course I had to pick this up! I thought the story was good and definitely more directed towards a middle grade audience. I adored the illustrations throughout and loved seeing from each characters POV.
The representation was great to see and I’m excited to recommend this to readers looking for more diversity in middle grade.
The story itself was okay. I expected to fly through it a bit quicker but this could be because I’m not in the target age range. This story seems to be inspired by Disney (or another large children’s fantasy company) and there is discussion about Official and “Fantasy” aka Fan Made pins. As a collector of both, this was interesting to read but I can’t imagine non-collectors would find it very interesting.
I think this could be a significant downfall for this book in general. It relies on the audience to be somewhat apart of / aware of the pin scene to keep them engaged. However because of this, I think collectors might also seek out this story to read.
The story ended on a big cliffhanger, so it’ll be interesting to see what happens in the following books. I’m not sure if I’ll continue in the series but I definitely encourage anyone who likes the sound of this story to give it a go.
Thank you to the publisher via NetGalley for providing me an e copy of the book to review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
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:
No
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
I thought this was a cool concept overall, but there were elements of the book that I didn’t particularly enjoy.
Firstly, Becca was a serious brat and way too clingy to Sophie. I get that they’re twins but having someone not allow you to feel like an individual while also having the parents back them up was very frustrating to read about.
I’m not a fan of the cliffhanger that ended the story, but that’s just my preference in general. I wish the issue with Angie’s dad and Latrice would’ve been solved. I also don’t understand the conversation at the end. Without spoiling, the fact that one person in a relationship was going against the other was very weird.
Despite all that, having pins that give you great powers is pretty cool as someone who myself loves pins. I also like that though they all shared this thing together, they still had their individual storylines as they tried to navigate their own issues.
Firstly, Becca was a serious brat and way too clingy to Sophie. I get that they’re twins but having someone not allow you to feel like an individual while also having the parents back them up was very frustrating to read about.
I’m not a fan of the cliffhanger that ended the story, but that’s just my preference in general. I wish the issue with Angie’s dad and Latrice would’ve been solved. I also don’t understand the conversation at the end. Without spoiling, the fact that one person in a relationship was going against the other was very weird.
Despite all that, having pins that give you great powers is pretty cool as someone who myself loves pins. I also like that though they all shared this thing together, they still had their individual storylines as they tried to navigate their own issues.
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
A great newfound magical powers book for fans of Amari and Harry Potter but this time in the form of the newest craze - pins! A case of lovable characters who are brought together by a mysterious cause and form a new found family despite social odds. I only wish it didn't end on such a cliffhanger!