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Spineless #2
Fathomless
Ghostly pirates, lost treasure, and high adventure abound in the sequel to Spineless, set in glittering Gilded Age Florida.
After months away at boarding school, Lulu Davenport was looking forward to summer vacation at her home on the southwest Florida coast, especially since her best friend, Algie Emsworth, will be spending his vacation with the Davenport family. But since his widowed mother has fallen on hard times, he’s gotten a job nearby that keeps him away from the house most of the day. And Frankie, Lulu’s sister and usual companion, is out of commission after injuring herself while sailing. But when Lulu hears about a possible haunting in a nearby abandoned fort and rumors of hidden treasure, she decides it’s time to strike out on her own and solve the mystery herself. In the process, she meets Vic, a blind boy who’s just moved to town, and the two of them embark on a hunt for clues about the ghostly appearances. Soon enough, Frankie and Algie join them, and the four friends uncover all sorts of very real dastardly deeds going on, and the villain is much closer to home than they expected!
After months away at boarding school, Lulu Davenport was looking forward to summer vacation at her home on the southwest Florida coast, especially since her best friend, Algie Emsworth, will be spending his vacation with the Davenport family. But since his widowed mother has fallen on hard times, he’s gotten a job nearby that keeps him away from the house most of the day. And Frankie, Lulu’s sister and usual companion, is out of commission after injuring herself while sailing. But when Lulu hears about a possible haunting in a nearby abandoned fort and rumors of hidden treasure, she decides it’s time to strike out on her own and solve the mystery herself. In the process, she meets Vic, a blind boy who’s just moved to town, and the two of them embark on a hunt for clues about the ghostly appearances. Soon enough, Frankie and Algie join them, and the four friends uncover all sorts of very real dastardly deeds going on, and the villain is much closer to home than they expected!
304 pages, Hardcover
Published September 10, 2024
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Samantha San Miguel
4 books24 followersSamantha San Miguel grew up on the Treasure Coast of Florida. Living sandwiched between ocean and estuary gave her a wholehearted respect for wildlife, especially the kind that can eat you. She's spent countless hours scanning for sea monsters, but the only ones she's seen so far have been in her imagination. Samantha dreams of one day seeing with her own eyes the landscapes from her abuelito's stories of Cuba.
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January 12, 2025
Wow, this was incrediblely suspenseful at the end!! 😮
At first, I thought Mr Davenport died!!! 😵
And it was fun to see Pulpy again! Hmm, I still don't like the name.... 🤔
Oops, I forgot to add spoilers ahead. 😅
Oh well, I've already started. 🫠
Okay, the next thing was the torpedo heading for the passenger barge!! Oh my gosh, all those poor people. 😢 I thought it was going to explode!! That was the most suspenseful part ever!!!
And Captian Ale, I never would have suspected it was Mr Davenport!! 😮
Well, spoilers aside, I really enjoyed this book and could not stop reading it! 📚😄
In the end, this book is five stars! 💛💫
At first, I thought Mr Davenport died!!! 😵
And it was fun to see Pulpy again! Hmm, I still don't like the name.... 🤔
Oops, I forgot to add spoilers ahead. 😅
Oh well, I've already started. 🫠
Okay, the next thing was the torpedo heading for the passenger barge!! Oh my gosh, all those poor people. 😢 I thought it was going to explode!! That was the most suspenseful part ever!!!
And Captian Ale, I never would have suspected it was Mr Davenport!! 😮
Well, spoilers aside, I really enjoyed this book and could not stop reading it! 📚😄
In the end, this book is five stars! 💛💫
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 25, 2024
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October 2, 2024"Samantha San Miguel brings readers into the wild and wonderful world of 19thc Florida in this sparkling sequel to Spineless"
love that we're getting a companion sequel!
love that we're getting a companion sequel!
August 29, 2025
Lulu and Frankie and their friend Algie are all convening in Florida for summer break. The town where the girls’ father now lives is gearing up for a festival amid rumors that the legendary pirate Captain Ale has returned as a ghost. Strange things have been happening, and certain parts of the festival have been sabotaged. There’s also a smuggling problem in town. On their first night back, Lulu, Frankie, and Algie go out sailing by moonlight. They visit an island with an old Spanish fort and stumble across a horrible fish trawling company hurting the local ecosystem, they capsize their boat (and Lulu thinks Frankie is mad at her because she sprains her ankle and Lulu was captain at the time), and to top off the night a strange glowing figure who appears to be Captain Ale gives Lulu a serious fright on the island. After the disastrous night, Lulu meets Vic, the son of the government official sent to bring down the smuggling ring, and enjoys meeting someone on her own without Frankie around. Vic may be blind, but he can see that Lulu and Frankie need to communicate better. But Lulu thinks she knows her sister and can tell what she’s thinking. Right? On the plus side, Vic’s father believes her story about the ghostly figure she saw and thinks it was an actual human who is part of the smuggling ring. While Vic’s father examines the spot where she saw the Captain Ale on the island, Vic and she stumble across very old clues and possibly a treasure map. Could it lead them to Captain Ale’s rumored lost treasure? As the kids try to shut down the trawling, participate in a sailing competition, and unravel the treasure hunt puzzles, tensions get higher as Lulu and Frankie go longer without really talking and more sabotage impacts festival events.
This story is told from Lulu’s perspective. She’s wrestling a lot with who she is and comparing herself with Frankie. She doesn’t feel like a good leader. She thinks her analytical side is a handicap, and her friendship with Vic allows her to explore who she is as an individual when not with Frankie. Frankie is in a cast for much of the summer, and the way it hinders her is driving her crazy. Algie is dealing with migraines on top of his asthma, and it is getting in the way of him working at the local general store part time. Lulu and Frankie discover their father has connections to the trawling company and they disagree on how to talk to him about it. And the whole family is set up to learn some incredibly important lessons on communication, what they value most, and how to be a good family and good neighbors. Lulu also learns a lot from Vic about confidence despite handicaps and what it means to be brave. He’s a great addition to the cast, and super good friend for Lulu. Family secrets are revealed, and there’s a heartwarming conclusion in which a lot of wrongs are made right or at least better, and everyone is on a path to healthier living. And readers may be happy to know that a certain eight-legged creature makes an appearance in this book as well. This author is such a master at weaving vital life lessons for kids to learn into adventurous and super engaging stories. I love it, and I’m glad there’s a third book coming.
Notes on content:
Language: None
Sexual content: None
Violence: There are perilous situations. Some people are restrained and in a dangerous situation involving fire and water, but no serious injuries. A capsized boat results in a sprained ankle.
Ethnic diversity: Lulu and Frankie have Cuban heritage. Vic is Hispanic American, and Algie is white American.
LGBTQ+ content: None specified.
Other: Misaligned values and obsession with getting money has led someone down a morally gray path; but they get a wakeup call by the end of the book.
This story is told from Lulu’s perspective. She’s wrestling a lot with who she is and comparing herself with Frankie. She doesn’t feel like a good leader. She thinks her analytical side is a handicap, and her friendship with Vic allows her to explore who she is as an individual when not with Frankie. Frankie is in a cast for much of the summer, and the way it hinders her is driving her crazy. Algie is dealing with migraines on top of his asthma, and it is getting in the way of him working at the local general store part time. Lulu and Frankie discover their father has connections to the trawling company and they disagree on how to talk to him about it. And the whole family is set up to learn some incredibly important lessons on communication, what they value most, and how to be a good family and good neighbors. Lulu also learns a lot from Vic about confidence despite handicaps and what it means to be brave. He’s a great addition to the cast, and super good friend for Lulu. Family secrets are revealed, and there’s a heartwarming conclusion in which a lot of wrongs are made right or at least better, and everyone is on a path to healthier living. And readers may be happy to know that a certain eight-legged creature makes an appearance in this book as well. This author is such a master at weaving vital life lessons for kids to learn into adventurous and super engaging stories. I love it, and I’m glad there’s a third book coming.
Notes on content:
Language: None
Sexual content: None
Violence: There are perilous situations. Some people are restrained and in a dangerous situation involving fire and water, but no serious injuries. A capsized boat results in a sprained ankle.
Ethnic diversity: Lulu and Frankie have Cuban heritage. Vic is Hispanic American, and Algie is white American.
LGBTQ+ content: None specified.
Other: Misaligned values and obsession with getting money has led someone down a morally gray path; but they get a wakeup call by the end of the book.
September 5, 2024
What worked:
Two of the main characters, Lulu and Vic, share a common problem. They both feel underappreciated as individuals and that others, especially their fathers, don’t expect anything from them. Vic is only able to see hazy shapes after battling a disease at the age of ten so his father is overly concerned about his son’s blindness. Lulu views herself as Frankie’s little sister so she’s used to Frankie always taking control whenever she’s around. Lulu is surprised when Frankie lets her captain a small sailboat to a spooky island but perhaps capsizing the boat shows she isn’t ready. Or perhaps things are going on with Frankie that Lulu doesn’t know.
The plot is a wonderful blend of mystery and adventure with a touch of supernatural tossed in. The seaside town tells tales of a pirate from long ago and rumors say the ghost of Captain Ale has been seen searching for a new crew. These stories get Lulu’s imagination going especially when she sees an eerie, green light in a castle window. Vic’s father is a member of the harbor police and he’s in town investigating a smuggling ring. The idea of criminals lurking around the seashore and ghosts haunting the area at night will pique the interest of most young readers.
Much of the plot centers on Lulu and Vic as they search for the lost treasure of Captain Ale. The kids encounter a new fishing company that’s killing other wildlife and harming the environment and Frankie is especially motivated to stop them. Readers will follow Lulu and Vic as they uncover coded clues and a map that leads them to dark, hidden places. It turns out Vic’s blindness can be an advantage in some circumstances. The story includes many scenes where the characters are sailing small boats and Lulu helps Vic rediscover some unused skills from his past. The author throws in additional issues surrounding Lulu’s father as he runs for mayor and reveals some questionable business decisions.
What didn’t work as well:
There are a lot of things going on, maybe too many. It feels like some things are red herrings and readers' attention will shift as the plot moves along. Everything works well together but that’s not clear as readers encounter different predicaments.
The final verdict:
The story uses the sea and sailing throughout so lovers of boating and beaches will easily connect with it. It will especially interest readers who enjoy mysteries as Lulu and Vic overcome self-doubt to uncover secrets. Overall, it’s a stealthy adventure and I recommend you give it a shot.
Two of the main characters, Lulu and Vic, share a common problem. They both feel underappreciated as individuals and that others, especially their fathers, don’t expect anything from them. Vic is only able to see hazy shapes after battling a disease at the age of ten so his father is overly concerned about his son’s blindness. Lulu views herself as Frankie’s little sister so she’s used to Frankie always taking control whenever she’s around. Lulu is surprised when Frankie lets her captain a small sailboat to a spooky island but perhaps capsizing the boat shows she isn’t ready. Or perhaps things are going on with Frankie that Lulu doesn’t know.
The plot is a wonderful blend of mystery and adventure with a touch of supernatural tossed in. The seaside town tells tales of a pirate from long ago and rumors say the ghost of Captain Ale has been seen searching for a new crew. These stories get Lulu’s imagination going especially when she sees an eerie, green light in a castle window. Vic’s father is a member of the harbor police and he’s in town investigating a smuggling ring. The idea of criminals lurking around the seashore and ghosts haunting the area at night will pique the interest of most young readers.
Much of the plot centers on Lulu and Vic as they search for the lost treasure of Captain Ale. The kids encounter a new fishing company that’s killing other wildlife and harming the environment and Frankie is especially motivated to stop them. Readers will follow Lulu and Vic as they uncover coded clues and a map that leads them to dark, hidden places. It turns out Vic’s blindness can be an advantage in some circumstances. The story includes many scenes where the characters are sailing small boats and Lulu helps Vic rediscover some unused skills from his past. The author throws in additional issues surrounding Lulu’s father as he runs for mayor and reveals some questionable business decisions.
What didn’t work as well:
There are a lot of things going on, maybe too many. It feels like some things are red herrings and readers' attention will shift as the plot moves along. Everything works well together but that’s not clear as readers encounter different predicaments.
The final verdict:
The story uses the sea and sailing throughout so lovers of boating and beaches will easily connect with it. It will especially interest readers who enjoy mysteries as Lulu and Vic overcome self-doubt to uncover secrets. Overall, it’s a stealthy adventure and I recommend you give it a shot.
September 7, 2024
Adventure and friendship combine with island magic to create a fun read.
Frankie, Lulu, and Algie are back together during school vacation after their last adventure. But things have changed. Algie is now working at the local grocery store, Frankie isn't really listening to her anymore, and Lulu feels a bit alone. When she hears rumors about a long-dead captain, who is stealing kids at night to join her crew, se decides to see what's behind the ghosts and appearances...as long as she can keep up the courage. Luckily, she discovers Vic, a new boy in town, but even with him, she'll need the help of Algie and Frankie to get to the bottom of it all.
This is the second in the Spineless series. While it can be read alone, it is better to start with book one to have a better handle on the characters. That said, the flow of this second novel is very similar to the first. So if you enjoyed that one, you're sure to want to grab up this one, too. The fantasy aspect is subtle, leaving mystery and adventure to hit with tons of imagination. The three friends (now four) are up against a difficult task, and it's fun to root for them the entire way through. The tension is just right to keep excitement high as they face a dangerous scheme, but it's still age appropriate.
Set around 1900 in the 'wild' coastline of Florida, this carries an historic note but the characters never come across as old-fashioned. They are easy to connect with, and their highs and lows in the friendship realm are realistic and understandable. While there's always something going on and the mystery keeps the reader guessing the entire way through, the author takes time to let personalities shine. Which means the pacing does slow at times to give character depth and make readers wish they could join this group of friends themselves. Especially if they're ready for a pirate-y twist.
I received a DRC and enjoyed the adventure quite a bit.
Frankie, Lulu, and Algie are back together during school vacation after their last adventure. But things have changed. Algie is now working at the local grocery store, Frankie isn't really listening to her anymore, and Lulu feels a bit alone. When she hears rumors about a long-dead captain, who is stealing kids at night to join her crew, se decides to see what's behind the ghosts and appearances...as long as she can keep up the courage. Luckily, she discovers Vic, a new boy in town, but even with him, she'll need the help of Algie and Frankie to get to the bottom of it all.
This is the second in the Spineless series. While it can be read alone, it is better to start with book one to have a better handle on the characters. That said, the flow of this second novel is very similar to the first. So if you enjoyed that one, you're sure to want to grab up this one, too. The fantasy aspect is subtle, leaving mystery and adventure to hit with tons of imagination. The three friends (now four) are up against a difficult task, and it's fun to root for them the entire way through. The tension is just right to keep excitement high as they face a dangerous scheme, but it's still age appropriate.
Set around 1900 in the 'wild' coastline of Florida, this carries an historic note but the characters never come across as old-fashioned. They are easy to connect with, and their highs and lows in the friendship realm are realistic and understandable. While there's always something going on and the mystery keeps the reader guessing the entire way through, the author takes time to let personalities shine. Which means the pacing does slow at times to give character depth and make readers wish they could join this group of friends themselves. Especially if they're ready for a pirate-y twist.
I received a DRC and enjoyed the adventure quite a bit.
October 25, 2024
This story was from Lulu's pov. Lulu's older sibling, Frankie is very confident and always in charge which makes Lulu feel like she is doing nothing, she doesn't trust herself with responsibilities thinking she will always mess things up. I have a younger sister and we are just like Frankie and Lulu so this book almost gave me my sister's pov and I'm going to trust her more with difficult tasks and show faith in her capabilities.
Talking about the story, I loved to be back on the island with the children. I wish we could get more of Algie but we meet a new character , Victor who lost his eyesight when he fell sick with a disease. So seeing that character and how he navigates through things and not let his disability stop him from going on adventures was very inspiring. The whole pirate queen, hidden treasures and quests, and maybe a ghost gave this story a thrilling and mysterious vibe.
Talking about mystery, I didnt see the plot twist coming, it shocked me just as much as the children, so it was a good mystery.
In all I loved both the books. I would love to read more of their adventures.
Talking about the story, I loved to be back on the island with the children. I wish we could get more of Algie but we meet a new character , Victor who lost his eyesight when he fell sick with a disease. So seeing that character and how he navigates through things and not let his disability stop him from going on adventures was very inspiring. The whole pirate queen, hidden treasures and quests, and maybe a ghost gave this story a thrilling and mysterious vibe.
Talking about mystery, I didnt see the plot twist coming, it shocked me just as much as the children, so it was a good mystery.
In all I loved both the books. I would love to read more of their adventures.
February 23, 2025
This is a great story to read with your kids either before bed time or as a family book club.
A great mix of a bit of historical fiction and fantasy. The age range is late elementary grades and middle school readers.
This book was a fantastic little read for us as a family, as we have lived in southwest Florida for most of my daughters life ( before our recent move north) she connected with the characters in a way she's not usually able to connect to fantasy characters.
The two leads share a lot of the same "big feelings". They address how they don't feel enough and how rumors affect friendships. I love how there is a main story line but you also get the little life lessons and side story to go with it.
My daughter enjoyed how the pacing changed a bit to give the characters some time to shine so we got to know them better but the actual story moved pretty quickly. The characters are what she really related.
This mystery with a pirate twist takes place around the early 1900s however nothing was described in a way where it was unrecognizable for a middle grade reader.
Thank you Union Square Kids and Netgalley
#Fathomless #Netgalley
A great mix of a bit of historical fiction and fantasy. The age range is late elementary grades and middle school readers.
This book was a fantastic little read for us as a family, as we have lived in southwest Florida for most of my daughters life ( before our recent move north) she connected with the characters in a way she's not usually able to connect to fantasy characters.
The two leads share a lot of the same "big feelings". They address how they don't feel enough and how rumors affect friendships. I love how there is a main story line but you also get the little life lessons and side story to go with it.
My daughter enjoyed how the pacing changed a bit to give the characters some time to shine so we got to know them better but the actual story moved pretty quickly. The characters are what she really related.
This mystery with a pirate twist takes place around the early 1900s however nothing was described in a way where it was unrecognizable for a middle grade reader.
Thank you Union Square Kids and Netgalley
#Fathomless #Netgalley
January 27, 2025
Let me preface by saying that this is the second book in a series, and I did not read the first novel.
The main character of this book, Lulu is a younger sister that feels very alone-she is afraid to speak with her sister in a meaningful way and her father is always too busy to give her attention. This book does a great job of allowing a friendship to occur quite naturally and letting the friend help guide the protagonist. This is especially great as that friend is blind, and does not let his "disability" define him.
The relationships and the need to repair them is mostly the underlying plot. The overarching plot is of course dealing with the pirate legend of Captain Ale and the "pirates" of that particular time that are smuggling. The book is not set in the modern age, but neither is it set in the golden age of piracy. Instead it seems to be set in the early 1900s. Most people may think of a pirate novel as needing a grand high seas adventure. This book does not incorporate such an adventure but it still has adventure and piracy!
The main character of this book, Lulu is a younger sister that feels very alone-she is afraid to speak with her sister in a meaningful way and her father is always too busy to give her attention. This book does a great job of allowing a friendship to occur quite naturally and letting the friend help guide the protagonist. This is especially great as that friend is blind, and does not let his "disability" define him.
The relationships and the need to repair them is mostly the underlying plot. The overarching plot is of course dealing with the pirate legend of Captain Ale and the "pirates" of that particular time that are smuggling. The book is not set in the modern age, but neither is it set in the golden age of piracy. Instead it seems to be set in the early 1900s. Most people may think of a pirate novel as needing a grand high seas adventure. This book does not incorporate such an adventure but it still has adventure and piracy!
February 25, 2025
Note: I did not read the first one of this series and jumped straight into this one for research into my comp books.
I think this story was a unique blend of different themes, especially since I don’t read historical fantasy very often. But I loved how it was set in Florida and the gilded age. This book probably had the most obvious relationship conflicts I’ve seen for a MG book that almost overpowered the fantasy/mystery plot going on. That being said, I did feel like there was A LOT going on in this book and some of the plot lines could have been dialed back a bit. I loved the Pirate aesthetic and sailing adventures was so creative! Lastly, the writing style was a bit wonky as the author didn’t really give us much description of whats going on around the central actions in that chapter, it kind of felt like I could only see three feet in front of me the entire time. I would have loved to see more visual storytelling in the writing, but I very much enjoyed the story.
I think this story was a unique blend of different themes, especially since I don’t read historical fantasy very often. But I loved how it was set in Florida and the gilded age. This book probably had the most obvious relationship conflicts I’ve seen for a MG book that almost overpowered the fantasy/mystery plot going on. That being said, I did feel like there was A LOT going on in this book and some of the plot lines could have been dialed back a bit. I loved the Pirate aesthetic and sailing adventures was so creative! Lastly, the writing style was a bit wonky as the author didn’t really give us much description of whats going on around the central actions in that chapter, it kind of felt like I could only see three feet in front of me the entire time. I would have loved to see more visual storytelling in the writing, but I very much enjoyed the story.
October 16, 2024
Pirates and marine life and mystery, what's not to like in this fun middle grade adventure?! I honestly liked this one even more than the first. There is a lot going on & a breakneck pace of adventure, but I felt much more connected to the characters in this one. Truly a fun adventure story! I loved the return of our favorite characters, and actually preferred Lulu as a protagonist.
I listened to this one as an audiobook from NetGalley, and felt like the narrator did a fantastic job! I preferred the narration on this book to the last & it really added to the story.
Thanks to NetGalley, Samantha San Miguel, and Brilliance Publishing for the chance to read and review. My opinions are my own.
I listened to this one as an audiobook from NetGalley, and felt like the narrator did a fantastic job! I preferred the narration on this book to the last & it really added to the story.
Thanks to NetGalley, Samantha San Miguel, and Brilliance Publishing for the chance to read and review. My opinions are my own.
October 26, 2024
Fathomless by Samantha San Miguel is the second in the series. I didn't read the first. I thought this one was a thoroughly enjoyable listen on its own. I want to go back to the read the first one now!
The plot is a nice mix of mystery and adventure. Sisters Lulu and Frankie want to protect the ocean near their summer home off the Florida coast. In the process, Frankie gets injured. This leaves Lulu and Vic united by similar feelings to figure out what is happening with a possible haunting, hidden treasure, and smuggling.
Thank you, Net Gallery and Brilliance audio, for the advanced reader copy.
This is a review of the audiobook.
The plot is a nice mix of mystery and adventure. Sisters Lulu and Frankie want to protect the ocean near their summer home off the Florida coast. In the process, Frankie gets injured. This leaves Lulu and Vic united by similar feelings to figure out what is happening with a possible haunting, hidden treasure, and smuggling.
Thank you, Net Gallery and Brilliance audio, for the advanced reader copy.
This is a review of the audiobook.
October 14, 2024
Dare say this is even better than the first???
I loved that we stayed with the Davenport sisters’ pov but it kept the same adventurous tone. They are back to sail and explore the gilded age of south Florida and figure out what to do about their dad and his secrets.
I liked the narrator a lot more in this one than the first book and it definitely positively impacted my enjoyment.
Thanks to netgalley and brilliance for an alc
I loved that we stayed with the Davenport sisters’ pov but it kept the same adventurous tone. They are back to sail and explore the gilded age of south Florida and figure out what to do about their dad and his secrets.
I liked the narrator a lot more in this one than the first book and it definitely positively impacted my enjoyment.
Thanks to netgalley and brilliance for an alc
October 17, 2024
Thank you to Samantha San Miguel, Brilliance, and NetGalley for allowing me to listen to a free eaudio ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Good news! Vivia Font was a far less irritating narrator than the narrator who did Spineless. Font was a wonderful narrator.
Another great adventure for Lulu, Frankie, Algie---and Vic! Loved Vic.
Not sure I'm a fan of the twist....Lulu and Frankie deserved better.
Good news! Vivia Font was a far less irritating narrator than the narrator who did Spineless. Font was a wonderful narrator.
Another great adventure for Lulu, Frankie, Algie---and Vic! Loved Vic.
Not sure I'm a fan of the twist....Lulu and Frankie deserved better.
June 3, 2025
This is a fun sequel to Spineless. This time it focuses mainly on Lulu, and while she's sweet, parts of it at times read a bit whiney (although some of that is because of her character arc focusing at her lack of confidence). Our 9-year-old loved it. The beginning starts a little spooky and made me question if it would be too scary, but it doesn't go as dark and twisty as you might think given the beginning and possibility of ghosts and all that. It was a fun family read.
November 25, 2024
This was a fun sequel to Spineless. I love that the friends are able to get back together and that they were able to figure out what is happening. I absolutely love the giant octopuses and the part they played in each book. Looking forward to reading more of Samantha San Miguel's work in the future.
Vivia Font did a great job narrating this novel.
Vivia Font did a great job narrating this novel.
July 23, 2025
Not sure how I feel about ‘historical fantasy’ in this case…I read the Author’s Note explaining her thinking, but to me it just felt like anachronisms disrupted my flow as a reader. And while it is appropriate for my 6th graders to read, as a history teacher, it gives me pause because students have enough difficulty with periodization…just me!
August 24, 2024
Arc Copy...Felt very honored and excited I got approved for the ARC. Just like the first one its another swash bugling adventure with mysterious creatures and high stakes adventures in old time Florida!
September 29, 2024
What a fun adventure. I enjoyed this 2nd book even more. I want an octopus friend. At least Pulpy and his family. The main characters in both books are the kind of friends I think all of us would want. Highly recommend this book❤️
December 27, 2024
⭐️ 3 / 5 ⭐️ i absolutely LOVE lulu & vic, but this one was kinda confusing. it was a little all over the place at the end & i caught on a little bit but was still very confused. i did love getting a book for lulu & learning about her more. also vic, IL HIM!!!!
April 3, 2025
This second book in the series was more serious than the first and offered some good character growth and interesting new characters. The plot felt a little too rushed. But overall I still enjoyed the characters.
April 18, 2025
love this series!!
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