Grimmer ending than the first book, but still loads of fun and enough character development to make me grumble that it'll be another year before we get to read the next installment. ( )

3.5 stars - I liked the cat. ( )

Cute. Hilo continues to try to defeat Razorwark and defend Earth. ( )

a great fun-filled romp, recommended ( )

This is the 2nd book in the HiLo series. This series remains highly entertaining and is very well done. It’s a humorous middle grade graphic novel about friendship, evil aliens, and family.

HiLo returns just in time to find out that many portals are opening up on Earth. Monsters are pouring out through these portals and HiLo and crew work desperately to send all the monsters back to where they belong. In the process of all this craziness HiLo learns more about his past and doesn’t like what he finds out.

I loved the addition of the magical warrior cat; she was absolutely hilarious and added a lot of fun to the story.

I continue to enjoy the characters, the story, and the colorful illustration. The story has a lot of action and fun but also touches on more serious topics of family, friends, fitting in...and of course saving the world!!!

Overall me and my 11 year old son really continue to enjoy this series. I would definitely recommend for middle grade and older kids (and adults) who enjoy humorous sci-fi graphic novels. ( )