I enjoyed reading this story. The first thing that I liked about this story was how most of it took place in a Mayan civilization. This was a nice scenery change from most other books I have read and made the story informative about what life looked like for Mayans. The story taught me things such as how diseases like measles drastically impacted Mayans and how they had a king who ruled over them. In addition, I found Jessie's character very relatable. She was brave and eager to meet new people but also had worries such as her father's health.  This story was full of suspense, and there were many cliffhangers throughout the chapters that left the readers wondering if Jessie and her father would be able to find their way home. Even the ending of the entire book is a cliffhanger, which continues the suspense! Overall, this book is great for readers who like historical fiction or stories full of adventure.