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kjurewicz's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
I loved this book! Silly and fast-paced while also addressing real-world issues. The vibe reminded me a lot of Amari and the Night Brothers. A great read for upper elementary/middle school!
Content Warnings
Minor: Chronic illness, Child abuse, and Death of parent
decklededgess's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
4.0
trigger warnings: bullying, diabetic episode, death of a parent, infant in NICU, abusive household mention, negligent family mention
This book was so amazing!! I started reading it aloud with my fifth graders but we didn't get to finish. I read to the end myself and I regret not starting it earlier with them so I could do the entire duology over the course of the school year.
This book is chock full of incredible humour, hella poop jokes, an incredible amount of information on the multiverse theory, and a bunch of comic relief sentient AI. I loved the friendships, the family dynamics, the lessons about honesty, about generosity, and more. An all round perfect read for literally anyone.
This book was so amazing!! I started reading it aloud with my fifth graders but we didn't get to finish. I read to the end myself and I regret not starting it earlier with them so I could do the entire duology over the course of the school year.
This book is chock full of incredible humour, hella poop jokes, an incredible amount of information on the multiverse theory, and a bunch of comic relief sentient AI. I loved the friendships, the family dynamics, the lessons about honesty, about generosity, and more. An all round perfect read for literally anyone.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Chronic illness, Death of parent, and Medical content
Minor: Emotional abuse and Child abuse
ska1224's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Chronic illness, Death of parent, and Medical content
Minor: Child abuse
booksteaandchocolate's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book was so much fun! It literally is a book that has no logic so throw it all out the window, but this is such a uplifting and silly science fiction middle grade. It has great poc, mixed family, and illness representation. This is definitely a book I would get for my boys to share with them and I think they would adore it. Gabi and Sal's friendship is so unique and I love the found family without it being shoved down your throat.
The only reason that this book gets a 3 instead of 4 stars is because I don't understand why the book was titled break the universe. I kept waiting for it and waiting for it and was like welp I don't think they are breaking the universe. I think that the science fiction is very low-key so if kids are needing more of an introduction to science fiction this is perfect! I think I would label this more a contemporary than anything else though. It deals with grief of losing a parent and how Sal really handles that grief.
The only reason that this book gets a 3 instead of 4 stars is because I don't understand why the book was titled break the universe. I kept waiting for it and waiting for it and was like welp I don't think they are breaking the universe. I think that the science fiction is very low-key so if kids are needing more of an introduction to science fiction this is perfect! I think I would label this more a contemporary than anything else though. It deals with grief of losing a parent and how Sal really handles that grief.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Chronic illness, and Child abuse
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