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Ace is a likeable character from the start whom I wanted to wrap in a hug as I continued to cheer them on in this stage of their life. The inclusivity and diversity in this book were strong as were the life messages, perfect for readers of all ages but especially middle grade readers. What does it mean to be a friend and fight for your friends? "Ace Takes Flight" takes us on a quest!
Ace Takes Flight is such a cute sci-fi story. I liked the sibling rivalry with Ace and Finn and Leo and their twin Emma. Siblings can have so many complex emotions about each other, each set of siblings showed a variety. I enjoyed learning about the different augs and how they enhance the human body. Being the new kid at B.E.S.T. Ace definitely has challenges to overcome, building friendships, staying out of trouble and keeping up with his school work. I think middle school students will be able...
3 1/2 starsAce and his fellow cadets are at B.E.S.T. (Biological Enhancement Systems Technology) Program to train to receive their augs (bodily augmentations) and prepare for their super epic futures, yet nothing is working out the way Ace dreamed. Having a famous big brother, big-name roommates, and a bully in the same class only makes things worse. Will Ace wash out before he even gets a chance to soar? I would say "let's skip to the good part" however I want to get a few things out of the way...
Ace takes flight weaves diversity of sexuality and body ability effortlessly. There is a non binary character and all of the characters introduced themselves by saying their name and their pronouns. There are disabled characters whose disabilities actually come into their aid.Our main character himself has ADHD and indeed struggles with that and we get to see him overcome but it is not easy he is not a Gary stu. It might give kids hope that their struggles will amount to something, I think. Our
When humans turn 11 in 2048, they are able to go to a special school/discovery zone/surgical center to become better in some way by having technology grafted into their body (Either making their body stronger in some way, their brains brainier, or some quality boosted). It’s like genetic engineering but AFTER the kid reaches puberty (or close to it). This book also ticks all the diversity boxes you can think of (MC with ADHD comes from a family with two moms, roommates are both POC, other roomma...
Interesting series starter set in a future world where teens choose augs, biological enhancement augmentations, if chosen to attend an elite academy. Ace has dreamed of the SuperSoar -- the addition of wings for flying -- aug his entire life but he has to contend with his highly successful and obnoxious older brother (TurboLegs aug), a bully for a classmate, and boxmates (roommates) who don’t quite trust him. It seems his only friend is the elevator AI. When he starts to uncover secrets involvin...
Ace Takes Flight made me think that The Jetsons and Sky High had the most amazing baby. There were so many things I loved about this book. I appreciate the way it celebrates each individuals unique qualities and skills and emphasizes that when great minds come together they can complete impossible tasks against all odds. I look forward to seeing where Ace’s adventures take him in follow up books and hope that his strong boxmates are there with him the whole time. There is no I in team and a team...
E ARC provided by Edelweiss PlusGood LGBTQIA+ represenation, with Ace and his brother having two mothers, and the students at the school having their pronouns listed. The sibling rivalry was also interesting. I wanted to know a lot more about why society let a business bionically enhance humans. Intriguing science fiction story.
The cover looks like this will be an exciting book; it's not. The audio is horrific--the reader voiced Ace like Spongebob with a lisp....I appreciated the diverse group of kids; however, this will be one kids check out and then finish reading since the plot is a flat line.
This sci-fi adventure reminded me of the Unwind series in a way. The seeds of that sort of dystopian body-mod/body-horror thing are definitely planted. There are non-binary characters presented in such a matter-of-fact way, disabled characters who don't want a magic cure, and 12 year olds acting like 12 year olds. Highly recommend.. except that it ends halfway through the story and demands a sequel.
