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A review by asreadbykat
Peril at Owl Park by Marthe Jocelyn
4.0
This second book in the Aggie Morton series really feels like the author found their stride in the writing. I remember, when I read the first book, being extremely skeptical about Aggie's involvement and progress throughout her case given her age and station, and the time period she's in.
That skepticism was nowhere to be found in this one. To use a literary analogy, Hector and Grannie Jane acted as the ethos and logos to Aggie's pathos, keeping her more grounded and thus allowing her actions to be more in line with her age and setting. It also helps that another, younger side character is added as a foil.
Overall, this was still a delight to read, and Agatha Christie fans who enjoy middle grade reads will enjoy spotting any of the easter eggs inside.
That skepticism was nowhere to be found in this one. To use a literary analogy, Hector and Grannie Jane acted as the ethos and logos to Aggie's pathos, keeping her more grounded and thus allowing her actions to be more in line with her age and setting. It also helps that another, younger side character is added as a foil.
Overall, this was still a delight to read, and Agatha Christie fans who enjoy middle grade reads will enjoy spotting any of the easter eggs inside.