sarahxsimon 's review for:

The Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathan Stroud
4.75
adventurous mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Remarkably witty and sophisticated for a YA novel. I remembered enjoying this as a kid but much of the nuance must have gone over my head.