A review by justinenoon82
Skeleton Key by Anthony Horowitz

adventurous lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This is book 3 in the Alex Rider series but can be read as a standalone. While it's aimed at young readers, it's sophisticated enough to entertain adults too.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Violence

Minor: Confinement, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail

The book contains scenes of peril including near-drowning, gun fights, and dangerous escapes. While there are deaths in the story, they're not graphically depicted. The main antagonist, General Sarov, attempts to trigger a nuclear explosion but is stopped. The book ends with the antagonist's suicide, though it's handled sensitively for the target age group.