Heidi Heilig's debut teen fantasy sweeps from modern-day New York City, to nineteenth-century Hawaii, to places of myth and legend. Sixteen-year-old Nix has sailed across the globe and through centuries aboard her time-traveling father's ship. But when he gambles with her very existence, it all may be about to end. The Girl from Everywhere, the first of two books, blends fantasy, history, and a modern sensibility. Its witty, fast-paced dialogue, breathless adventure, multicultural cast, and enchanting romance will dazzle readers of Sabaa Tahir, Rae Carson, and Rachel Hartman.
Nix's life began in Honolulu in 1868. Since then she has traveled to mythic Scandinavia, a land from the tales of One Thousand and One Nights, modern-day New York City, and many more places both real and imagined. As long as he has a map, Nix's father can sail his ship, The Temptation, to any place, any time. But now he's uncovered the one map he's always sought—1868 Honolulu, before Nix's mother died in childbirth. Nix's life—her entire existence—is at stake. No one knows what will happen if her father changes the past. It could erase Nix's future, her dreams, her adventures . . . her connection with the charming Persian thief, Kash, who's been part of their crew for two years. If Nix helps her father reunite with the love of his life, it will cost her her own.
Nix's life began in Honolulu in 1868. Since then she has traveled to mythic Scandinavia, a land from the tales of One Thousand and One Nights, modern-day New York City, and many more places both real and imagined. As long as he has a map, Nix's father can sail his ship, The Temptation, to any place, any time. But now he's uncovered the one map he's always sought—1868 Honolulu, before Nix's mother died in childbirth. Nix's life—her entire existence—is at stake. No one knows what will happen if her father changes the past. It could erase Nix's future, her dreams, her adventures . . . her connection with the charming Persian thief, Kash, who's been part of their crew for two years. If Nix helps her father reunite with the love of his life, it will cost her her own.
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RemusLupin
(Grade: B–) This book had an intriguing premise and diverse characters that you wanted to root for and learn more about. However, the pieces of the mystery didn't come together very clearly; the ending seemed forced and rushed, lacking the emotional pay-off that was expected. I also didn't feel like the growing relationships had any sort of closure, and the time traveling reveals left me with more questions than answers. The scenery was beautiful though and made me want to visit Hawaii!
(Grade: B–) This book had an intriguing premise and diverse characters that you wanted to root for and learn more about. However, the pieces of the mystery didn't come together very clearly; the ending seemed forced and rushed, lacking the emotional pay-off that was expected. I also didn't feel like the growing relationships had any sort of closure, and the time traveling reveals left me with more questions than answers. The scenery was beautiful though and made me want to visit Hawaii!(Rated on May 22, 2017)
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Thrish
(Grade: B) Time travel is a difficult concept to base a book on. I think it was well written and thought out. The story was interesting.
(Grade: B) Time travel is a difficult concept to base a book on. I think it was well written and thought out. The story was interesting.(Rated on Nov 19, 2017)
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LeahBookishObsession
(Grade: D) The concept of time-travel in this story is genius, but to pull it off, you need to do more than just say "it happened." I feel like it was never explained well enough for me to believe. The characters were mostly unlikable and Nyxia, despite loving her name, was just a fickle girl who didn't know what she wanted from one minute to the next. The only character I found remotely interesting is Kash.
(Grade: D) The concept of time-travel in this story is genius, but to pull it off, you need to do more than just say "it happened." I feel like it was never explained well enough for me to believe. The characters were mostly unlikable and Nyxia, despite loving her name, was just a fickle girl who didn't know what she wanted from one minute to the next. The only character I found remotely interesting is Kash.(Rated on Jul 3, 2017)
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mazZ
(Grade: B+) The time-travelling concept is interesting and leaves room for sequels.
(Grade: B+) The time-travelling concept is interesting and leaves room for sequels.(Rated on Dec 11, 2017)