A review by cortanasreadingnook
The Last Hope School for Magical Delinquents by Nicki Pau Preto

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I received a complimentary review copy from Penguin Young Readers Group in exchange for my honest review. This doesn’t affect my thoughts about the book in any way. Out on shelves on October 1st! 

This middle grade fantasy novel is perfect for fans of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children and Witch Hat Atelier. I loved how cozy it was, even though its themes don’t fall under my demographic. The plot and magic system were simple yet fun to navigate, and this book would be something you’d stumble upon when you’re a kid and absolutely enjoy it. I didn’t expect to like literature for 12-year-olds, but I appreciate how the writing style had a way of taking me back to when I first started reading books, which is more than a decade ago already. The Last Hope School for Magical Delinquents is a children’s book that teaches strength, camaraderie, and the bond of found family through the humorous dynamics between the characters and the engaging storytelling. That cliffhanger ending was so unexpected, yet I’m excited for the future of these books.