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A review by louturnspages
The Secret Benefits of Invisibility by C.W. Allen
5.0
“Keeping a light burning might seem like a small, symbolic thing, but it gave the people what they needed: hope. Hope that when they felt outnumbered and powerless, when it seemed useless to keep trying, what little they had to offer could be enough after all. The war was not yet over, but the miracle inspired our ancestors to keep fighting.”
Guys, this series. This book. They are absolutely wonderful. I was introduced to Allen’s world last year through her first novel, Relatively Normal Secrets, and I loved it. Tuesday and Zed’s adventures, the coming-of-age elements, the family bonds, the humor—it was all wonderful, so when she reached out and asked if I’d like to read the second one, it wasn’t even a question. And I made the right choice.
This book builds beautifully on the first, and joins Tuesday and Zed as they try to acclimate to their new lives in Falinnheim. They’re hiding out with the rebels and trying to adjust to a new normal, but of course, nothing is ever normal for these kids. Soon, they’re off on an unexpected adventure with their classmates and a handful of rebels, facing off against the biggest bad guy Falinnheim has ever known, and trying to save everyone they care about. It’s sweet, it’s funny, it’s full of magic and heart and adventure, and I highly recommend this story.
Read if you like:
-Coming-of-age stories (but not heavy-handed ones)
-Humor, wit, plenty of light-hearted/big-hearted moments
-Strong family bonds/found family (literally found and also family)
-Dodo herding and general escapades
-Smart, creative kids and adults working together to outwit the villain
-Magical, alternative universes
Note: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily, but all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Guys, this series. This book. They are absolutely wonderful. I was introduced to Allen’s world last year through her first novel, Relatively Normal Secrets, and I loved it. Tuesday and Zed’s adventures, the coming-of-age elements, the family bonds, the humor—it was all wonderful, so when she reached out and asked if I’d like to read the second one, it wasn’t even a question. And I made the right choice.
This book builds beautifully on the first, and joins Tuesday and Zed as they try to acclimate to their new lives in Falinnheim. They’re hiding out with the rebels and trying to adjust to a new normal, but of course, nothing is ever normal for these kids. Soon, they’re off on an unexpected adventure with their classmates and a handful of rebels, facing off against the biggest bad guy Falinnheim has ever known, and trying to save everyone they care about. It’s sweet, it’s funny, it’s full of magic and heart and adventure, and I highly recommend this story.
Read if you like:
-Coming-of-age stories (but not heavy-handed ones)
-Humor, wit, plenty of light-hearted/big-hearted moments
-Strong family bonds/found family (literally found and also family)
-Dodo herding and general escapades
-Smart, creative kids and adults working together to outwit the villain
-Magical, alternative universes
Note: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily, but all thoughts and opinions are my own.