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Beastly Bones
by William Ritter
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Jackaby: ★★★☆☆
Beastly Bones: ★★★☆☆
Ghostly Echoes: ★★★★☆
The Dire King: ★★★★☆
I'm so glad I continued on with this series! I read the first book back in July. I saw the series at my library and I decided to check them out! These books aren't really ones I'd use my own money to buy, but when the library has them that's always a good reason to read them.
Beastly Bones opens immediately with another mystery on deck for Jackaby and Miss Abigail Rook, this one about creatures that shapeshift into whatever food they eat. The next day, they get a message from the nearby town of Gad's Valley, the very same place that a certain Charlie Cane was relocated to, about missing dinosaur bones. The second installment in the Jackaby series brings a just as interesting new mystery to William Ritter's repertoire.
The characters are such an essential part of bringing a book together, and as I've said, I love the characters in this series. From eccentric Mr. Jackaby to politely snarky Miss Rook to sweet Charlie Cane, all the characters have such distinct and interesting personalities that I need to read on. I also still really enjoy that Jackaby and Miss Rook have such a platonic working relationship, which is something that is rarely seen in YA. Jackaby and Miss Rook also have some amazing banter such as:
The very best part of this book is the writing. It paints a quirky and humorous setting with well-chosen figurative language. I just love William Ritter's writing, and I'm here for it all the way. I also loved the little random droplets of Jackaby wisdom here and there such as the following:
I can add more quotes all day if you'd like. The writing and banter were such important parts; I just couldn't leave them out. I really enjoyed yet another Jackaby book, and I'd encourage you to give this series a try!
Content and trigger warnings: Blood and death.
Jackaby: ★★★☆☆
Beastly Bones: ★★★☆☆
Ghostly Echoes: ★★★★☆
The Dire King: ★★★★☆
I'm so glad I continued on with this series! I read the first book back in July. I saw the series at my library and I decided to check them out! These books aren't really ones I'd use my own money to buy, but when the library has them that's always a good reason to read them.
Beastly Bones opens immediately with another mystery on deck for Jackaby and Miss Abigail Rook, this one about creatures that shapeshift into whatever food they eat. The next day, they get a message from the nearby town of Gad's Valley, the very same place that a certain Charlie Cane was relocated to, about missing dinosaur bones. The second installment in the Jackaby series brings a just as interesting new mystery to William Ritter's repertoire.
The characters are such an essential part of bringing a book together, and as I've said, I love the characters in this series. From eccentric Mr. Jackaby to politely snarky Miss Rook to sweet Charlie Cane, all the characters have such distinct and interesting personalities that I need to read on. I also still really enjoy that Jackaby and Miss Rook have such a platonic working relationship, which is something that is rarely seen in YA. Jackaby and Miss Rook also have some amazing banter such as:
“Miss Rook, on a scale of one to pomegranate, how dangerous would you say this situation has become?"
"Dangerous?" I faltered.
"Yes, Miss Rook," prompted Jackaby, in your expert opinion."
"On a scale of one to pomegranate?" I followed his lead, checking over the notes I had scribbled in my notepad and speaking in my most audible, serious whisper. "I should think ... acorn? Possibly badger. Time alone will tell.”
The very best part of this book is the writing. It paints a quirky and humorous setting with well-chosen figurative language. I just love William Ritter's writing, and I'm here for it all the way. I also loved the little random droplets of Jackaby wisdom here and there such as the following:
“The only paths you can't travel are the ones you block yourself--so don't let the fear of failure stop you from trying in the first place.”
"Failure is not the opposite of success—it’s a part of it."
I can add more quotes all day if you'd like. The writing and banter were such important parts; I just couldn't leave them out. I really enjoyed yet another Jackaby book, and I'd encourage you to give this series a try!
Content and trigger warnings: Blood and death.