A review by stwriter92
The Dagger in the Desk by Jonathan Stroud

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I read this entire thing during a train journey back to my apartment after visiting some family and it was such a joy to read as the world was whipping by outside. I only wish I had a cup of tea whilst I read it!

This little morsel of a story takes place in the Lockwood and Co universe at a school that has seen a sudden uptick in paranormal activity. The amazing Lockwood and Co have been called in to nip the Visitors in the bud.

It has been a long time since I have read a short story and I forgot how much I like to sometimes have an entire story contained to a few pages! It's perfect for when one is waiting in line at the grocery store or is wanting to pass time on a train. The story itself kept the deliciously creepy vibes of the first book. I know that this was published after the original series, but I did like taking this little breather before diving into book two!