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Haddix's story takes its best turn yet as she pulls Jonah and Katherine into uncharted territory - literally. Her storytelling skills kept me on the edge of my seat. The characters are so fantastic and bursting with individually and personality; I LOVE it.
I am not sure if I agree or disagree with the actions of Second, but I am certain that I'm absolutely obsessed with this intriguing character. Is it a bad thing that I start inwardly cheering when I see his name on the page?
The underlying questioning of the morality of changing time really made me think. Why I should care? I don't know. But now I do. I cannot wait to find out what happens next!
A childhood favorite of mine. Haddix never fails to keep her readers on the edge of their seats.
The majority of the book drags a bit. The ending really redeems the story and reminds me why this series is worth reading. I love Haddix's style of bringing these historical mysteries to life. Her storytelling skills and creativity never ceases to amaze me.
This series is one of my favorites. I feel that the explanation of tracers and the ripples in history are a bit fuzzy in this book. However, it's difficult to explain a concept as complex as time travel, and I think her ideas are very believable and creative.
I wasn't consistent in reading this book, so I don't think I got the full immersive experience. I love how Felicity's voice and narration is so distinct from Monty's. This book has got some pretty cinematic imagery and comedic timing. Some of the dialogue and scenes put a goofy smile on my face. I love love love the messages and relationships and representation.
This book was a deeply bittersweet experience. It reminded me a lot of The Perks of Being a Wallflower. The socially awkward loner meets two expressive and beautifully broken individuals. The ending was heartbreaking. The unique telling of the story through first, second, and third person was fitting and effective in conveying each character's story.
I received an ARC version of this book through Goodreads Giveaways.
I LOVED this. The magical premise of this book is really creative and I applaud the author so much. The characters are complex and humorous. I especially admired the relationship between Sophie and her parents that we are introduced to in the exposition of the book. Monster is amazingly witty and intelligent and by far my favorite character. The climax - no spoilers - moved me almost to tears.
The only issue I had with the story was that the I found the plot twists to be a bit predictable, and I had so much hope for this story that I found myself wishing they were red herrings. But, hey, let's not judge too much; it's a middle grade novel.
To sum up, The Girl Who Could Not Dream is overall interesting, hilarious, and lovable. I would recommend this to any fan of friendship, dreams, and clever banter.
Really cute book about poetry, family, and friendship. The resolution felt a bit forced, but the overall message was honest and bittersweet.
A short, intense, and heartwarming transition from Book 6. Leonid faces a conflict that many of of face, feeling insignificant. History was not changed through his disappearance a decade too early, so why did he deserve to live? Haddix addresses another philosophical question like this in yet another satisfying addition to her series.
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A short, intense, and heartwarming transition from Book 6. Leonid faces a conflict that many of of face, feeling insignificant. History was not changed through his disappearance a decade too early, so why did he deserve to live? Haddix addresses another philosophical question like this in yet another satisfying addition to her series.
It's short, sweet, and a great accompaniment to Found (Book 1) and allows us to familiarize ourselves a bit with Daniella in preparation for her role in Risked (Book 6).
I only wish I had read the book before seeing the movie. The book is beautiful in a completely different way.
Another fantastic retelling of history by Haddix. The premise of the Romanovs is intriguing, but the story itself felt very slow until the end. I still feel like Haddix is making up the rules as she goes, using the excuse that time travelers were originally wrong and now anything can happen. But that doesn't stop me from wanting to read the rest of this creative series!
Fan Art is a super cute and heartwarming book. I absolutely love the scattered poetry and the way it gives insight to characters who may have gone overlooked if this was some other story. I really liked the way Tregay tied in the idea of fan art and shipping in the high school environment. It was so close to being 5 stars but something about the ending made the story a bit anticlimactic and a little frustrating to read. The road to the ending felt too long and when it finally ended, it felt way too fast.
I really adored the voice of Devan. Her emotions and inner thoughts are definitely relatable. Her possession of a beyond amazing singing talent came off to me as a bit cliché. Her relationships with those around her are all unique and beautifully imperfect. I personally admired the dorkiness between Reece and Brad. In this book, we see how others can sometimes bring out the best in us. I liked how Devan struggled with communication and honesty, and how honesty does not always yield immediate positive results.
I feel like this book is my favorite so far in this series. As the book progresses, we develop a bond with Mileva and her remarkable perseverance and sheer brilliance. Haddix shows us the human side of Albert Einstein and the imperfections of our role models. I especially like the sophistication and honesty she carries when addressing the concepts of fate and free will. My only complaint is that the explanations for time travel are starting to have little foundation, constantly leading back to the idea that, “time is messed up right now, so we don't know why.” I feel like this is becoming a bit of an excuse to limit the options of our characters. However, I applaud Haddix for the effort in trying to keep her story on track while maintaining the laws of time travel she has created in this complex world of hers.