Title: The Sands of Time: Accidental Time Machine
Date: 2022
Publisher: Knowledge Sprout
Writer: Intisar Alkhatib, Carl Wasing
Artist: Kitty Li, Koki Kin, Airi Iyama, Annyka Ma, Gyeonga Seo, Yewon Jeong, Maxon Jin
Picking up where the first volume (reviewed here) left off, this story continues the adventures of a group of young friends sent back in time and looking for a way home. Amy, Chelsea, Brandon, Frank, and James find themselves in Old Kingdom Egypt, where they contend with desert heat, unfamiliar cultures, the hazards of the Nile river, and a hidden maze beneath the Great Pyramid.
This story had a lot more going on than the first volume, which focused heavily on Amy and the setup for the unintended time-travel. Here, there is more room for the characters to shine individually, and more plot twists. The character of Isis, who helps guide the kids to their destination, was a fun addition to the cast.
The artwork does a nice job of blending Egyptian imagery with anime-influenced style.
Rating: 8.5/10
