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A review by lyakimov
The Empty Grave by Jonathan Stroud
4.0
I'm so sad that this series is over!!! I like that there was an open end and that there could maybe be the possibility of new books? This was probably my favorite of the series.
I think that there was some good character development and so much entertaining shenanigans taking place. I like that there was not a focus on romance and mostly a focus on friendship/teamwork which caused the series to have a heartwarming feel, even though it's all about ghosts and death. I love that we get some of the skull's character development too and he was, as always, my favorite character.
The plot was also pretty solid in this book most of all. It was definitely a very strong finale, but it didn't feel like it was saying goodbye necessarily. Marissa Fittes was a good villain and she has been a looming issue throughout the whole series so I like how she's finally been incorporated as the Big Bad of the series. I also liked the side plot of the actress La Belle because I thought it was kind of comedic how ridiculous her old performances were, and I think she can kind of compare to Marissa in a way.
I think that there was some good character development and so much entertaining shenanigans taking place. I like that there was not a focus on romance and mostly a focus on friendship/teamwork which caused the series to have a heartwarming feel, even though it's all about ghosts and death. I love that we get some of the skull's character development too and he was, as always, my favorite character.
The plot was also pretty solid in this book most of all. It was definitely a very strong finale, but it didn't feel like it was saying goodbye necessarily. Marissa Fittes was a good villain and she has been a looming issue throughout the whole series so I like how she's finally been incorporated as the Big Bad of the series. I also liked the side plot of the actress La Belle because I thought it was kind of comedic how ridiculous her old performances were, and I think she can kind of compare to Marissa in a way.