A review by ninegladiolus
The Shadow Cabinet by Juno Dawson

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Wow, what a wild ride Juno Dawson’s The Shadow Cabinet is. After a psychic shockwave ending to the first book in the series, this sequel picks up right where it left off. What I appreciate about this series - in addition to trans, queer witches being absolutely badass - is how it’s not afraid to do the unexpected or push the envelope. It’s difficult to genuinely surprise me in books and The Shadow Cabinet got me so freakin’ good at several points. With more complex characters, higher stakes, and another ending that makes me need the next book YESTERDAY OMG, I really enjoyed The Shadow Cabinet and will continue to recommend this series freely.

Thank you to Penguin Books and NetGalley for an advance review copy. All opinions are my own.