A review by meganperfect
The Luminaries by Susan Dennard

adventurous lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book gave me the same feelings as I got when reading paranormal books like twilight but much better. The story follows Winnie Wednesday as she tries to become a Luminary Hunter after her family had been exiled four years ago. 
Winnie is a likable smart character while also being a teenage girl making dumb decisions. I am also invested in her friendship with Jay Friday and a secret i think he is hiding. 
 The forest in the book and all the mythical creatures were my favorite part. This is a great start to a series and having read the second book it only gets better. 
I recommend this to people who like YA paranormal books.