The Map to Everywhere

Too long and too messy, not enough resonance or heart. At least for an experienced adult reader. It seemed more like Disney movie, with all the expected tropes and themes chucked in. The world- and magic-building could have been amazing, but they never cohered.

Worst of all, I have no interest whatsoever in what happens to any of the characters, and therefore no interest in the sequels.

Back to the Little Free Library it goes; I hope it charms a less discerning reader.

This was a fun read, reminiscent of the magic of Time Bandits, Harry Potter and Peter Pan mixed into one, with a little of the Never Ending Story thrown in for good measure. I know the book had to end, but I was sad, and I look forward to reading more to find out what happens to all of the characters., especially Fin and Marrill.

The story alternated from chapter to chapter at first until the lives of the characters crash into each other. Magic and fantasy combine with a bit of realism and the result was a good mix of whimsy, brevity and adventure. I love the idea of the Pirate Stream and how it wove through the story - don't touch the water because the magic will be too strong! A definite fun read for higher elementary and middle show more readers, I would recommend to children (and adults) who love fantasy. show less

I got a copy of this book to review through NetGalley. This was an absolutely wonderful middle grade fantasy. It was so creative and full of a lot of adventure and magic. This is the first book in a series.

Master Thief Fin is desperate to find his mother and he thinks The Map the Everywhere might be able to help him. No one ever remembers Fin, it is like a strange magical power he has, that is until he meets Marrill. Marrill is a girl from our world who happens upon a strange ship stranded in a parking lot. When she goes on the ship, she is pulled into the Pirate Stream. The Pirate Stream is a magical waterway that connects all worlds ever created. Now Marrill is lost on the Pirate Stream and finding the Map to Everywhere is the only show more way to find her way home.

I loved this magical fantasy. It's very creative, fast-paced, and full of wonderful magic and easy to engage with characters.

Fin, with his problem of never being remembered by anyone, was a crazily intriguing character. Imagine never having anyone remember you? Every time you meet them is the first time. Fin has learned how to use this to his advantage but it is a lonely existence.

Marrill is just looking for her escaped cat and a way to help her sick mother. She ends up in a crazy world with these crazy people. She actually handles it all pretty well. Strangely she can remember Fin just fine and through her Fin is finally able to become part of something.

They travel on a magical ship through a stream of magic. They explore amazing magical lands and have amazing adventures. The whole time they are looking for the parts to the Map to Everywhere. This was a bit abstract but also very creative and intriguing. The different parts to the Map to Everywhere are alive and need to be put together in order to work. It was just so interesting and so fun to read about.

Overall this was a fantastic read. I really enjoyed the magical settings, the adventure, the crazy idea of a living map, and the intriguing characters. I highly recommend this to those who love adventure fantasy it was a creative and highly entertaining read. This book is also great for all ages! show less

This was a great adventure story. The world building was pretty amazing and so creative. I really liked Finn and Marrill, and I'm dying to know more about Coll. Can't wait for the next one.

This was a great adventure story. The world building was pretty amazing and so creative. I really liked Finn and Marrill, and I'm dying to know more about Coll. Can't wait for the next one.

This was a great adventure story. The world building was pretty amazing and so creative. I really liked Finn and Marrill, and I'm dying to know more about Coll. Can't wait for the next one.

This was a great adventure story. The world building was pretty amazing and so creative. I really liked Finn and Marrill, and I'm dying to know more about Coll. Can't wait for the next one.