A review by linkalipski
The Monsters of Rookhaven by Pádraig Kenny

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A

4.0

I felt emotionally involved and teary at times. The story is well written and I would definitely recommend it to young people.

The villagers and the monsters all are metaphors for how denying one’s grief can do more harm than good which I think is a lovely message.

(spoiler alert) I like piglet as character but was a bit unsure regarding Mirabelle being human.. I’m a bit confused on her backstory and who is responsible for her monster side. Also.. Mirabel triumph over the malice monster by eating his soul. I was taken aback by this and especially how the humans aren’t now scared of her.