A review by allzen_nochill
The Secret Sea by Barry Lyga

adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

This was... fine. The concept is imaginative, but some of the world mechanics are lacking. Lyga's done a lot better creating characters that are messed-up but still lovable. Maybe it's because I don't read a lot of middle-grade or fantasy, but this was just eh for me.