A review by gwendle_vs_literature
I Am Half-Sick of Shadows by Alan Bradley

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

The Flavia de Luce mysteries are enjoyable and fairly light reads that I like to use as mental palate cleansers after reading a few heavier, denser, longer, or more challenging books. 

This one felt a bit sillier than the preceding ones in terms of premise, but it served its purpose.