I have remind myself first that this is a Young Adult Novel. I have read the 1st Book (and going to read the rest) in The Parasol Protectorate and really enjoyed it. The world is not as fleshed out as it is in TPP series, but the story is intriguing and any Young Adult will enjoy the story. It does have a Harry Potter/Hogwarts feel in regards to recruitment, boarding school atmosphere, quirky teachers and adventures. The book also does not feel like the ending is the ending and you know there will be others books to follow. I also felt the ending was quick, it was really the last twenty pages and could have been more drawn out. But it was a fun read. I will read the rest of the series, but I much prefer TPP series.

Rated 3 stars because it was good in regards to YA genre, story/plot was decent. Characters are quirky and more than likely will be fleshed out more in the series.