Ali
I keep flip flopping on how I feel about this book. I enjoyed it and was correct on who the ultimate villain ended up being (it was pretty clear early on) but I also felt that it could’ve been 100 pages shorter and the main characters better fleshed out.
A lot of suspension of disbelief is required with regard to production of “The Escape Game” show. You would think the show would’ve been shut down after a murder. The indeterminate ages of the characters caused issues for me as those under 18 would never be unchaperoned around those over 18, let alone be able to sign binding contracts. Where are the parents when all this is happening? The shooting schedule seems insane for a show with underage participants. One show a week for five weeks with a crazy amount of downtime in between to get in trouble and try to solve crimes?
That said, I agree with other readers who felt the writing was seamless between the two authors. I also anticipate the implied sequel and the direction it seems to be headed. Hopefully the characters will gain a little more depth, especially Carter, as she came across poorly when compared to her 3 team members.
Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Young Readers Group/ G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books For Young Readers for the opportunity to read and review.
I keep flip flopping on how I feel about this book. I enjoyed it and was correct on who the ultimate villain ended up being (it was pretty clear early on) but I also felt that it could’ve been 100 pages shorter and the main characters better fleshed out.
A lot of suspension of disbelief is required with regard to production of “The Escape Game” show. You would think the show would’ve been shut down after a murder. The indeterminate ages of the characters caused issues for me as those under 18 would never be unchaperoned around those over 18, let alone be able to sign binding contracts. Where are the parents when all this is happening? The shooting schedule seems insane for a show with underage participants. One show a week for five weeks with a crazy amount of downtime in between to get in trouble and try to solve crimes?
That said, I agree with other readers who felt the writing was seamless between the two authors. I also anticipate the implied sequel and the direction it seems to be headed. Hopefully the characters will gain a little more depth, especially Carter, as she came across poorly when compared to her 3 team members.
Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Young Readers Group/ G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books For Young Readers for the opportunity to read and review.