Friday, May 11, 2018

Library of Souls - Book Review

Library of Souls (Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children # 3) - by Ransom Riggs

I think the biggest problem I have with reading multiple books in a fantasy series is the risk that the novelty will wear off. For so many fantasy books, the first book is magical, special, unique. As the series continues, however, the writing becomes stale and formulaic, and the book takes on a hollow feel that no amount of nestalgia can compensate for. I was really concerned that Library of Souls was going to be just that way but, thankfully, Mr Riggs surprised me.


The last book, Hollow City left off with a cliffhanger and Library of Souls picked up right where it left off, with no pussyfooting around. The relationship between Jake and Emma continues to evolve with all of its complexities, and Jake continues to struggle with how to access his peculiarity.

The thing that delighted and surprised me the most was how everything was so neatly wrapped up in the end. Not a single thread was left untrimmed. I won’t say any more because I don’t want to spoil it for you but let me just say this: If you’re wondering whether to bother with the third book in the series, do! It’s a worthy ending to and excellent story!

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