Tj Klune is such a beautiful writer and honestly if this was written by anyone else, I would have hated it, because its not something I would normally pick up to read, but Klune has worked his magic on me again and I spent the majority of this book all choaked up. I'm always rubbish at reviewing his books because they just fill me with so many feelings. 

This was whimsical and cosy. It was like MPHFPC but so much more comforting. 

The characters were adorable and such a mixed bunch. A green blob and the antichrist? A gnome and a wyvern? It shouldn't work at all but it absolutly does in every single way. 

I loved Arthur and Linus, and how everyone interacted with each other. I loved how slightly morbid the children could be, projecting that they are monster but you could really tell they were big softies. I know their stories are tragic but that just made it all the more joyful seeing how loved and appreciated they were by the adults charged with their care. 

The plot wasnt really at the forefront of the story. It was more a character driven novel, which is something Klune excels at. It was funny and heartwarming, and a little sad in some places. 

This book was like someone wrapped me in a heated blanket, gave me hot chocolate to drink and hugged me tight in front of a roaring fire on a dark stormy night.