This was a wonderful conclusion to McGuire's Up-and-Under series! After reading McGuire's Alchemical Journeys series, I was thrilled to learn that she had actually written the Up-and-Under children's books referenced throughout Middlegame and Seasonal Fears. We follow Avery and Zib over a wall and along their winding path on the improbable road toward the Impossible City. They meet several friends and make a few enemies, but eventually locate the missing Queen of Wands thanks to the help and creative thinking of their companions. 

McGuire's narration is reminiscent of her Wayward Children series in that it is both fantastical, immersive, and easy to consume for readers of all ages. Now that this series is concluded, I'm eager to reread the Alchemical Journeys books to add more depth to my understanding of their stories.