For me, this lived up to the hype.

This book is basically what I wanted every "magical children live in a remote house" book to be. It's very campy and over the top in a way that may not appeal to everyone but thats very up my alley (think Edward scisccorhands). It's a uniquely pleasant audiobook experience as the narrator does voices (hilarity ensues).

Overall, I recommend this widely if you're into whimsical tales of found family and over the top characters. While there is no real moral ambiguity or twists and turns, there's enough fun tropes and quips to keep you entertained. In short, prepare yourself for a fairytale and read accordingly.