Tell me a story... about a forbidden adventure
Mislaid in Parts Half-Known (Wayward Children #9) by Seanan McGuire
Expected publication date: January 9, 2024
Date read: August 10, 2023
Antsy is the latest student to pass through the doors at Eleanor West's School for Wayward Children. When her fellow students realize that Antsy's talent for finding absolutely anything may extend to doors, she's forced to flee in the company of a small group of friends, looking for a way back to the Shop Where the Lost Things Go to be sure that Vineta and Hudson are keeping their promise. Along the way, temptations are dangled, decisions are reinforced, and a departure to a world populated by dinosaurs brings untold dangers and one or two other surprises!
This is one of my favorite book series, and I'm always excited when a new one comes out. I was surprised to get another Antsy story right after the last one, but I like Antsy, so I was okay with it, despite having a few other character's stories that I'd like to hear.
While this wasn't my favorite of the series so far, I would rank it somewhere around the middle; it was still enjoyable. I liked seeing where Antsy's story led, since her story wasn't completely wrapped up in the last book. The remaining characters at Eleanor West's School are some of my favorites anyway, so anytime I get an adventure featuring Sumi, Cora, and Christopher, I'm always happy. It was also fun seeing a few new worlds, including (as shown on the cover) dinosaurs! I only wish we had been able to spend more time there.
I will always recommend the Wayward Children books (until/if they fall off in quality), so I highly recommend this book to any lovers of fantasy or adventure. I will remind those interested, however, that this series really should be read in order. Some of the books are standalone, but as a whole, readers will get more out of the series if they read it in order.
Rating: 4/5 stars
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book.
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