Sometimes I remember my review of the first book and wonder how I got this far. I can't believe I love this book series so much after my initial distaste for the first book and Flavia herself. Absolute madness.

Anyway, this is another great entry in the series, and Flavia's emotional growth as she grows up and the world changes around her is great. (Though the one thing that really bothers me is how much Daffy and Feely don't really change at all, and this book was sorely lacking in anything substantial for them. They were cardboard cutouts.)