Edition Read: Google Play Books edition
Started: January 5, 2021
Finished: January 5, 2021
Rating: ★★★☆☆
I never thought I'd say this, especially given the love I have for Voltron and for Shiro (so I am going into this with a lot of bias), but unless you're getting this for its intended age demographic (which I put at around 6 to 8 years old), just go ahead and watch the show.
For people who have watched the show, there isn't anything that in here that isn't touched upon there, as well as some inaccuracies (in the book, Shiro states that part of being a leader is training when the others are having fun, but Shiro was shown in the show having fun alongside the others quite a few times — namely the asteroid dust "snowball" fight, and making laser noises with Pidge, Lance, and Hunk. I also scoffed a bit at the book calling Keith's shack a "hiding spot," because it was his childhood home!)
I also agree with other reviews in that it's disappointing the book was released prior to season 7, so Shiro's LGBTQ+ status and relationship with Adam weren't touched upon. I think it would have been good for representation, especially given that this is a children's book, to have this included but what can you do at this point?
But I can't fault it entirely, hence the middle of the road three star rating. It's perfect for the demographic its designed for (newer young readers who may or may not have watched the show), but will frustrate anyone outside of that.
Started: January 5, 2021
Finished: January 5, 2021
Rating: ★★★☆☆
I never thought I'd say this, especially given the love I have for Voltron and for Shiro (so I am going into this with a lot of bias), but unless you're getting this for its intended age demographic (which I put at around 6 to 8 years old), just go ahead and watch the show.
For people who have watched the show, there isn't anything that in here that isn't touched upon there, as well as some inaccuracies (in the book, Shiro states that part of being a leader is training when the others are having fun, but Shiro was shown in the show having fun alongside the others quite a few times — namely the asteroid dust "snowball" fight, and making laser noises with Pidge, Lance, and Hunk. I also scoffed a bit at the book calling Keith's shack a "hiding spot," because it was his childhood home!)
I also agree with other reviews in that it's disappointing the book was released prior to season 7, so Shiro's LGBTQ+ status and relationship with Adam weren't touched upon. I think it would have been good for representation, especially given that this is a children's book, to have this included but what can you do at this point?
But I can't fault it entirely, hence the middle of the road three star rating. It's perfect for the demographic its designed for (newer young readers who may or may not have watched the show), but will frustrate anyone outside of that.