by Ransom Riggs

YA Fantasy, 2024 by Dutton, 334 Pages 

What I Didn’t Like:

• There’s a lot left unexplained in this fantasy world. Of course, this is a first book so some of it could come later.
• Ending that will definitely make you want a second book. 
• Richter. YA books have a habit of making terrible parents in charge of decisions, this book is no different. 

What I Did Like:

• Excellent start! This one draws you right in and even when you think you know what’s coming next in the story it’s a fun ride to get there!
• Emmet is an AMAZING friend. I loved as he flipped back-and-forth from a sort of tough love to a partner-in-crime at the flip of a page.
• Sunder is fascinating. I would spend time there and I will definitely look for future books. It combines enough magic with reality to be excitingly plausible.

Who Should Read This One:

• Fans of magical realm stories, specifically ones where the magical world is hidden among ours.
• Readers who enjoy an unlikely hero.

My Rating: 4 Stars