A review by hayleybeale
A Box of Gargoyles by Anne Nesbet

4.0

A really solid sequel to Cabinet of Earths. I like that Maya is not the typical feisty girl hero and that Valko is such a pragmatic foil. I enjoyed the weaving in of Bulgarian folklore (and yogurt) and the introduction of the quirky Pauline Vian. I could have done with a little more light and shade - Maya spends the entire book being worried and stressed - and maybe some more of characters from the previous book like James and Louise who are very much sidelined. Though the plot was complex, what's happening gets discussed naturally several times to make sure we get it. I also appreciated the quick review of the previous book, which was a little clunky, but helpful for those of us who forget what happens in books a week after we have read them.