An absolute delight. The characters in this book were wonderful—so quirky and unique. I loved them all (except the obnoxious Raymond), with my favorite being the hag, Odge.

I was instantly enchanted with this book. It was so fun and clever. Extremely original. And, while a sentence or two summary of the plot would make the book sound a bit absurd, Kingfisher completely pulled it off. The worldbuilding was great. And the character development was spot on. The characters felt so real and universal that I was in tears by the end of the book.

A great Christmas book with interesting worldbuilding. It's a nod to the spirit of Christmas, but it's also a reminder of society's rampant consumerism.

A lighthearted read set in a world where magic and music have a symbiotic relationship. Quite unique. It's the first time I've come across a magic system that is entirely governed by music.

Cute, light, and quick. This was a fun read about a musician trying to fit in at a sports camp. A light and hopeful tone that really focuses on appreciating our uniqueness and individual talents, as opposed to just trying to fit in.

Such a powerful and emotional read. This is a fast-paced and compelling continuation to the Sir Callie series, with deep, fully-developed characters and a dynamic plot that is full of adventure.

A thoroughly engaging read with great Halloween ambiance. Fast-paced, whimsical, and fun. The light, playful tone set this book apart from most ghost stories while still delivering on the spooky vibes.

Super quirky and rather outlandish.

A fantastic debut novel. This book has so much Halloween-inspired fun. It is very reminiscent of The Nightmare Before Christmas both in tone and quirkiness. Fully developed characters that led to a tear-jerker of an ending.

Fantastic Halloween vibes. This story resonates creepy. Great characters and very atmospheric. Fast paced and compelling.

Another great novel by Karen Strong. This book is filled with so many of the things I love: ghosts, Halloween, diverse characters, a celebration of differences, a heartwarming message of acceptance, and a loving nod to family and friends.

A frighteningly fun read! By the end of the first chapter I was so ready to move to Samhain and completely immerse myself in the city's magical Halloween vibes and mingle with the quirky residents.