A review by lochnessvhs
The Secret Library by Kekla Magoon

adventurous emotional mysterious reflective 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? No

4.5

Holy moly what an adventure!

To be completely honest, for the first quarter of this book, I wasn't sure I would like it. I immediately jumped to the conclusion that this was going to be a story about a rich girl complaining about her life and I just wasn't interested in that.

Turns out there are about 40 other things this book is about, nearly every one of them a complete surprise.

If you're questioning whether your middle grade reader should pick this up, I could not shout YES loud enough. It's an absolutely beautiful story, a wild ride, and an incredible reflection on the ways we connect with our family.