A review by neonzombie
The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Riddle of Ages by Trenton Lee Stewart

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

 The society has grown up. They are worried about the future, frustrated with the people around them, and learning communication gets a lot harder as young adults. The one thing I did not enjoy about this book was the new character that followed the society on this mission. This may be an unpopular opinion, but I found him annoying. I understand his purpose, but why did he have to have a power that is the same as someone else in the group? It seems like an unnecessary complication for an already complicated mission. I don't know. It is a middle grade, so maybe I should calm down, but that is the reason it is a three, out of five stars. That being said, I did like the rest of the book. I would recommend this one if you like adventurous missions full of action and puzzles.