A review by quillify_
The Creeping Shadow by Jonathan Stroud

adventurous dark emotional funny lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

THIS WAS SUCH A WILD RIDE FROM THE START TO FINISH!!!!!!!!!!! THE PLOT TWIST AT THE END WRECKED ME EVEN THOUGH I HAD A FEELING THAT IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH DEAR OLD PENNY AIDJDKSKDNRK. Also I'm really impressed with the way Stroud handled the girl-girl rivalry between Holly and Lucy, and their slow progression to tolerance and friendship. Very well done for it's time (much better than Rick Riordan and his 'not like other girls' feminism). I loved the little found family thing Lockwood and Co. have formed with Kipps. Loved Lucy's resolve and strength. I cannot believe I missed Skull too!!! He was hilarious in this one, especially when he whined about being separated (and the jokes on British people. I support Skull).
Oh and despite all his charm and exterior, it's so easy to spot that our dear Locky is head over heels for a certain Ms. Carlyle ;) 
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