I am unsure what I was thinking that I did not read this book when I first started about a year and a half ago. The character development in this book was done so well and gave a great introduction into the characters. Often times my biggest issues with shorter books is the lack of character development and this was done very well. I did find some parts of this story to be slow but over all it was written well and gave a clear depiction of the School of Wayward children. This book foster imagination and provide so many nuances conversations that may young kids need to read and see in books. 

The best part of this book is how dark it is.