Book Review – The Deep-Sea Duke by Lauren James
The Deep-Sea Duke by Lauren James (The Watchmaker and the Duke #2)
Science Fiction | Middle Grade | 120 pages
Published on 4th February 2021 by Barrington Stoke
Synopsis
When Hugo and Ada travel to their friend Dorian’s planet for the holidays, android Hugo is anxious about being accepted by Dorian’s powerful family. But when they arrive on Hydrox, there are more pressing things to worry about, as the planet has been overrun by refugee butterflies. Displaced from their home by climate change, the butterflies have been offered sanctuary by Dorian’s parents, but they’re quickly running out of space. Meanwhile, beneath the seas, a strange creature is wreaking all kinds of havoc…
Can Hugo, Dorian and Ada step in before the crisis gets out of control?
The sequel to The Starlight Watchmaker is particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 12+.
My rating:
Review
I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
This series may be short but it is oh so sweet. The Deep-Sea Duke is just as heartwarming as it’s predecessor, and really ties up everything I was hoping for in The Starlight Watchmaker! It’s so pure and lovely.
Hugo continues to be the sweetest marshmallow android ever, and I wanted to hug him every time he had doubts. Dorian is adorable and I love that he loves Hugo. And Ada is just sweet and hilarious – the scenes of her playing with the butterflies was brilliant.
I also love that this book covers so many topics so well. We see the impacts of climate change and the importance of helping others dealt with, as well as including LGBT+ content. Lauren James truly is a fantastic writer to squeeze all that into this short but perfect book.
5 stars.
I also want to note how lovely it is that Barrington Stoke provide such wonderful books for dyslexic or reluctant readers! Their range is fab and I highly recommend checking it out.
Buy The Deep-Sea Duke by Lauren James from Waterstones.
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One Comment
Ellie
This sounds like a good read for MG fans! I don’t read MG anymore but this sounds fun!