The best installment yet!

B.B. Alston continues to write the most magical, high-stakes, complex middle grade series I have ever had the pleasure of reading. I felt every emotion while reading this book and even ended up crying at the end, which I think may be a first for me (in regards to middle grade.)

This was such a creative book, with so many fun twists and turns and actual dark events that keep the stakes of the story feeling as high as they're meant to. Amari continues to be one of the best characters I've read and I love how we delved a bit into her flaws in this book, even as her strengths grew.

For most of my time reading this, I was leaning towards a 4.5 rating until I started to tear up and realized that most books don't make me feel that heavily. I also really loved how Halloween-y this one felt! It's perfect for this time of the year.

These books means so much to me, especially since reading them has been such a bonding experience for me and my little sisters. I cannot wait to see where the series (and B.B. Alston) goes from here. (I also can't wait for my little sisters to read this installment and see their reactions hehehe)

I really do recommend this series, especially if you have kids in your life - but even if you don't and you just need some childlike whimsy. It's so magical and easy to enjoy, but also has a lot of complex/real-world elements that make the magic even more meaningful.

Overall, a spectacular addition to the series. Highly recommend.