Dwight D Karkan

I enjoyed this book so much! It reminded me of "From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" by E.L. Konigsburg and "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin, two of the favorite books I discovered when my children were young. The setting is the future, with many amazing gadgets and ways of life. However, the story doesn't involve that fact as much as it does the relationships between family members and friends, which is something that remains the same in any age. The mystery and methods of solving small mysteries along the way were very clever. The characters were fleshed-out and likeable. This is evidently the first of a set which makes me very happy. The ending wasn't exactly a cliff-hanger but felt like there was more story to tell. Write quickly, Mr. Karkan!
*This review is an unbiased review of a book I received free of charge from LibraryThing Early Reviewers.*… (más)

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This book reminds me of Ready Player One's concept but puzzles over video games and pop-culture and more appropriate for middle grade and young adults. Its holograms more that immersive video games but very similar vibe and essential now to society.

Bixby Timmons is an average teenager. Not popular but not a loner. She got her love of puzzles and riddles from her grandfather. When her dad gets a promotion they move into a new house and she starts at a new (elite) school. Stuff happens and she starts a huge contest in the holo world set up by its missing creator.

This book cover the set up and then the first of probably 4 challenges. It ends at a solid point (no cliffhanger) but the story definitely should continue. I certainly hope it does because I would like to keep reading.… (más)