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A review by library_kb
Amira & Hamza: The War to Save the Worlds by Samira Ahmed
adventurous
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I read this via audiobook via Libro.fm's ALC program for educators.
While this book was not my favorite, I do think that it will really work for other people! I thought that the pacing was a little episodic--with each challenge coming one after another and not a ton of build up to the final climax--so it felt underwhelming for me. However, I really loved the sibling relationship, Amira's love of science (and how she deals with magic within her science-loving worldview), and the ways that historical facts are interspersed throughout--so I learned a lot about Middle Eastern and South Asian history throughout! I think that middle schoolers (5th-8th) who would enjoy any of the Riordan Presents books will also enjoy this book!
While this book was not my favorite, I do think that it will really work for other people! I thought that the pacing was a little episodic--with each challenge coming one after another and not a ton of build up to the final climax--so it felt underwhelming for me. However, I really loved the sibling relationship, Amira's love of science (and how she deals with magic within her science-loving worldview), and the ways that historical facts are interspersed throughout--so I learned a lot about Middle Eastern and South Asian history throughout! I think that middle schoolers (5th-8th) who would enjoy any of the Riordan Presents books will also enjoy this book!