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A review by lyakimov
The Creeping Shadow by Jonathan Stroud
4.0
I think this book was probably the best of the series so far! I loved that cliffhanger, it was so good! I am highly anticipating my audiobook library loan to arrive for the final book of the series.
I think that Lucy had enormous character growth, she matured a lot and I liked her having more of a friendship with Holly than them hating on each other with all that internalized misogyny. I also liked Kipps coming into the group, I think that he was a good addition. The skull was definitely my favorite character, as always, because he is just unfailingly hilarious and ridiculous.
The plot was good, and I liked that there were so many things going on and how all the subplots tied together. This series balances creepiness, serious events, and comedic moments very well, and the character dynamics are very strong.
I think that Lucy had enormous character growth, she matured a lot and I liked her having more of a friendship with Holly than them hating on each other with all that internalized misogyny. I also liked Kipps coming into the group, I think that he was a good addition. The skull was definitely my favorite character, as always, because he is just unfailingly hilarious and ridiculous.
The plot was good, and I liked that there were so many things going on and how all the subplots tied together. This series balances creepiness, serious events, and comedic moments very well, and the character dynamics are very strong.