by Rufus Penzance and Howard Long
MG Fantasy, 2025 by ManBuyCow, 268 Pages
What I Didn’t Like:
- Repeatedly uses though when meaning through, which is annoying but possible to figure out.
- Mildly predictable, although that’s common in middle grade books.
- Some unanswered questions. Most importantly, what did our dear Henrietta do about school?
What I Did Like:
- Great dialogue. There’s some funny moments in this one as characters from Underspace try and explain things to Henrietta. My favorite, of course, was Dagenham. Wonderland vibes, for sure.
- Adorable mystery. You chase down all the clues with Henrietta and have lots of silly fun while doing it!
- Satisfying ending. As far as the mystery goes, the ending is satisfying. Enough answers to be happy but, technically, the door is left open for a sequel someday.
Who Should Read This One:
- Middle grade readers who enjoy fun vibes (think Wonderland) in their fantasy stories.
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