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saraubs's review against another edition
3.0
Both Juliet and I enjoyed this more than the first. The world of The Break was fascinating and it was fun to learn more about Flick's magic. However, I still don't love the age gap between Flick & Jonathan - especially in light of some of their interactions/arguments in this volume. I really enjoyed the addition of Avery and Juliet is excited to get to Book #3 as soon as it comes out!
sarelle24's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Loving this series sooo much!
It is definitely a metaphor for Climate Change in this also.
The characters are so well written, Avery was a lot of fun in this one and Flick is so honest I love it.
I like how this ends with some explanation of how Flick has her abilities.
I nearly had a very late night reading this it is just so addictive!
Quote:
"You grow up hearing that one lot of people are the enemy. But then you meet them and you realise ...people are just people"
It is definitely a metaphor for Climate Change in this also.
The characters are so well written, Avery was a lot of fun in this one and Flick is so honest I love it.
I like how this ends with some explanation of how Flick has her abilities.
I nearly had a very late night reading this it is just so addictive!
Quote:
"You grow up hearing that one lot of people are the enemy. But then you meet them and you realise ...people are just people"
sofia19_reading's review against another edition
Homo relatie, trans persoon, hen personen etc. Twijfel nog of ik verder ga en wat ik ermee moet...
jamescross's review against another edition
5.0
The Strangeworlds Travel Agency: The Edge of the Ocean.
This review took a little while to be ready to do. It’s hard to describe something that works for me so deeply on two utterly different levels.
Firstly, it’s a pitch perfect novel for older children (9+). It’s the 2nd in the series, & you’d be a fool to miss the first. Go read & come back.
So.
Following Flick, your typical heroine - loving but useless parents & mysteriously powerful chosen one. Mentored by Jonathan, the mildly disgruntled beautiful soul who I would follow ANYWHERE. (I love him), they travel to other worlds through magical rifts trapped inside suitcases.
The second book concerns a water world, The Break, and its Pirate Queen, Nyfe. The Break is shrinking and the factions of that world must work together if they are to survive.
This is the perfect way to do a sequel. It reinforces the main characters, adds new ones you care about and has a ‘guest’ cast and plot you can root for and be thrilled by.
10/10. Would recommend.
But. That second level.
Lapinski has done something so special, and so subtle with her rep here. Without spoiling, one character begins to develop crush on another, entirely in a way that you would expect in middle grade - but it’s queer. Not angsty. Not ‘coming out’. You just know.
Jonathan is quite incidentally trans. It’s not a thing. There are the odd references to his past, and to practical elements of his identity, but there is no struggle. No bullying.
I read YA books, about coming out, queer bashing and difficult first gay affairs. I say ‘I wish I had this when I was a teen’. This is the book I wish I had as a child.
That people like me could be magic. Could be adventurers. Could be the hero. And that that might be what defines me - not who hates me - or who I might love one day. It heartens me to know that this isn’t niche, other kids might see this and take it in. It’s in Tesco FFS.
Me and my gorgeous fellow queer and trans friends might never have got our Hogwarts letter from the High Bigot herself, but it’s good to know there’s somewhere more magical where we could belong.
This review took a little while to be ready to do. It’s hard to describe something that works for me so deeply on two utterly different levels.
Firstly, it’s a pitch perfect novel for older children (9+). It’s the 2nd in the series, & you’d be a fool to miss the first. Go read & come back.
So.
Following Flick, your typical heroine - loving but useless parents & mysteriously powerful chosen one. Mentored by Jonathan, the mildly disgruntled beautiful soul who I would follow ANYWHERE. (I love him), they travel to other worlds through magical rifts trapped inside suitcases.
The second book concerns a water world, The Break, and its Pirate Queen, Nyfe. The Break is shrinking and the factions of that world must work together if they are to survive.
This is the perfect way to do a sequel. It reinforces the main characters, adds new ones you care about and has a ‘guest’ cast and plot you can root for and be thrilled by.
10/10. Would recommend.
But. That second level.
Lapinski has done something so special, and so subtle with her rep here. Without spoiling, one character begins to develop crush on another, entirely in a way that you would expect in middle grade - but it’s queer. Not angsty. Not ‘coming out’. You just know.
Jonathan is quite incidentally trans. It’s not a thing. There are the odd references to his past, and to practical elements of his identity, but there is no struggle. No bullying.
I read YA books, about coming out, queer bashing and difficult first gay affairs. I say ‘I wish I had this when I was a teen’. This is the book I wish I had as a child.
That people like me could be magic. Could be adventurers. Could be the hero. And that that might be what defines me - not who hates me - or who I might love one day. It heartens me to know that this isn’t niche, other kids might see this and take it in. It’s in Tesco FFS.
Me and my gorgeous fellow queer and trans friends might never have got our Hogwarts letter from the High Bigot herself, but it’s good to know there’s somewhere more magical where we could belong.
lisserd93's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
5.0
anawilson05's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Really good sequel, the pacing of this one dipped slightly in the middle but it picked up towards the end and the twist was brill!
kellyjmac's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed the whole Strangeworlds Travel Agency series. I read them all within a few days and couldn’t put them down. I picked them up based on the covers and am so glad I did. I loved all of the characters and especially loved the new worlds that were created for them all to travel to. I liked the diversity of characters that were included, it felt natural not forced. By the end of the series I was ugly crying at parts because I had become so attached. Definitely a great fantasy series for all ages.
thewintersings's review
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
4.5
amanda_lind84's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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? N/A
3.75