A review by halfbloodprincess_hogwarts
The Deceivers by Margaret Peterson Haddix

adventurous dark emotional mysterious
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

This is one of the well written middle grade mystery books that I like to continue reading, listening to.

I like we get to hear each child's story (the 3 greystone kids) and their plan to rescue their mother from the other world.

A bit into the book, it was a surprising change to be gifted the perspective of Natalie's POV.

The story had me on edge from the kids plan to escape to the other world under Natalie's father's nose (he was so sweet to take in the greystone kids) and when they finally made their transition into the other world.

I am always intrigued with doppelganger's and love the idea of the two unexpectedly bumping into each other and the way they will react. With only a

The kids try their best even with the backstabbing, secrets and not knowing who they can trust (the siblings were still trying to decode the message their mother left behind for them).

I was overall pleased with this and am surprised there is yet Another book after this one!! Why not go back into the scary alternative world?!🤣