Ok so, this book didn’t really feel like a conclusion. I feel like this series could be so many more books and add onto the world and characters so much more, but Schwab just chose a trilogy (which is understandable). That being said, I still thought this was really enjoyable to read. I love Cassidy and Jacob, and Lara is such a fun character too. I just think this book wrapped up far to quickly, and we could have had a bit more expansion. I definitely don’t think Schwab will be writing more for this trilogy in the future, but I personally think it would add so much more.


Anyways, this is my 2nd favorite book in this series, and it’s probably the most dark out of the last 2. Bridge of Souls discusses slavery, New Orleans bloody history (which btw, loved that part. New Orleans has so much interesting and dark history), the LaLaurie Mansion and the backstory behind it (something also very morbidly interesting in my opinion). This book felt rich with culture, and it was nice Schwab took the time out of day to research New Orleans as a city.


The villain was pretty solid for a middle grade series, and I liked the way the villain was hard to kill / get rid of. It was realistic, and while the ending felt just a bit artificial in the sense it was a bit too happy (and we could definitely have more books, ok I’ll shut up about that point now, I promise) I still really enjoyed the villain ending aspects.


Yeah, overall, this was very enjoyable and I really can stand by this series. City of Ghosts was kinda a rough start, but Tunnel of Bones and Bridge of Souls really hit that mark for me. This is the only series I’ve read by Schwab I’ve avidly enjoyed, and I’m definitely interested to pick up her younger books (middle grade & YA)z