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The Hand on the Wall by Maureen Johnson
4.0
adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Honestly, I think this is the best book of the series. Johnson's writing is on point in this book, and the way that the mystery wraps up is generally satisfying. I know this was originally supposed to just be a trilogy, but there's also a new kind of spin off series, so I'm interested in seeing where that eventually goes. 

I think the most satisfying part of this book is the way that both storylines end up coming together. The way Johnson ends up twining them together leads to a satisfying conclusion. Really, my only complaint is the relationship between Stevie and David. It just didn't seem to work for me; I think it could have been mostly left out and the story would have been fine.

All in all, if you're looking for a new mystery series to jump into, I would recommend this one!

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