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anniefwrites's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
This was really a delight. It’s a perfect light read for Christmastime, and the illustrations were lovely (especially that cover—wow!). The book reminded me a lot of the middle grade mysteries I loved as a kid, like “Chasing Vermeer” and “Shakespeare’s Secret,” along with the aspect of sneaky children trying to figure out the adults’ secrets of “A Series of Unfortunate Events.” Just when I thought it was starting to drag a little, I got hit with the twist, which I didn’t see coming at all. I’m interested in reading the rest of the books in this series, and not just because I worked with the author at a bookstore for a bit!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Child death, Death of parent, Grief, and Gun violence
Minor: Confinement and Alcohol
sarahholliday's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
This was such a fun, heartwarming story filled with adventure and really beautiful relationships. The details of the mystery at the heart of the story got a little hard to follow at times, but were almost always cleared up rather quickly. I loved Milo, his parents, and the entire cast of eccentric characters. Milo's journey toward a fuller sense of self was handled with wonderful nuance and tenderness, and it was lovely seeing him come into his own. I'm excited to see where else the series goes, and to explore more of this quirky house and city.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Grief
Minor: Abandonment and Child death
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