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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
It took me forever to finish this book, but that had nothing to do with the book, I just wasn't reading at all. Anyway I really enjoyed this! I was drawn into the world, I loved the world building, and I got really connected to the characters. Everything progressed so much faster than I expected oh god. Im really excited to read the next one, if slightly daunted by the number of books in this series.
I really enjoyed this and can't wait to see where the series goes.
I thought this was pretty good, but I admit I got a little lost sometimes. I think I will read the second one to see if I like it better.
I had to stay up late to finish this one off because it was very interesting! Story involves magic, a "living" skeleton & a girl who inherited her uncle's house. If you like Artemis Fowl, you would probably like this one!
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
adventurous
funny
mysterious
4.5*
I remember when I first discovered this series, back in 2009. It was one of my very first audiobooks, brilliantly produced and featuring the excellent voice of Rupert Degas. But what about the story? Well, as you can expect, having a talking, impeccably suited, skeleton as a detective, wielding magic, is going to be fun. And it is! The fantasy world the author creates is also one with a serious touch of darkness and horror, but all mixed with humour and snark, as expected for a middle grade book.
Skulduggery might have his name on the title but the real ‘hero’ is in fact Stephanie, a twelve-year old girl, who discovers this universe by chance and decides it is the perfect place for her. The narration is mostly seen from her point of view, although Landy gives us others too. The cast is impressive and complex, with characters that promise much - Tanith Low, China Sorrows, and Ghastly Bespoke being favourites. And yes, those names :0) The magic itself is interesting too, featuring two main veins, the Adepts and the Elementals.
This first instalment is highly entertaining but also plays the role of setting the scene for the rest of the series. Even from the first book, Landy places some clues here and there that reveal themselves further on, hinting at a huge plot arc, one I can’t resist re-visiting. Off to book 2 :0)
I remember when I first discovered this series, back in 2009. It was one of my very first audiobooks, brilliantly produced and featuring the excellent voice of Rupert Degas. But what about the story? Well, as you can expect, having a talking, impeccably suited, skeleton as a detective, wielding magic, is going to be fun. And it is! The fantasy world the author creates is also one with a serious touch of darkness and horror, but all mixed with humour and snark, as expected for a middle grade book.
Skulduggery might have his name on the title but the real ‘hero’ is in fact Stephanie, a twelve-year old girl, who discovers this universe by chance and decides it is the perfect place for her. The narration is mostly seen from her point of view, although Landy gives us others too. The cast is impressive and complex, with characters that promise much - Tanith Low, China Sorrows, and Ghastly Bespoke being favourites. And yes, those names :0) The magic itself is interesting too, featuring two main veins, the Adepts and the Elementals.
This first instalment is highly entertaining but also plays the role of setting the scene for the rest of the series. Even from the first book, Landy places some clues here and there that reveal themselves further on, hinting at a huge plot arc, one I can’t resist re-visiting. Off to book 2 :0)