I loved this! After I was a little let down by Castle in the Air, I dragged me feet a bit on starting this one, but it was worlds better. I think the first might always be my favorite (predictable), but this one is truly just as good. It captures the same energy and in Charmain, we have a similar character and set-up to Sophie in the first book, but not so similar that it feels like a copy/paste. Charmain certainly is her own bit of grouchy, but honestly, who among us haven't been annoyed because our reading was interrupted? She's the lazy reader after my own heart.

The story itself is full of magic and whimsy and a new, enchanting setting to discover through all its passages and rooms. I wished we would've gotten to know Peter a bit more and honestly, the end left me wanting to hear the WHAT NEXT. Overall, a lovely little trilogy and something that will certainly go into the rotation of my comfort reads.