Library of Souls

Goodreads Synopsis:    A boy with extraordinary powers. An army of deadly monsters. An epic battle for the future of peculiardom.

The adventure that began with Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children and continued in Hollow City comes to a thrilling conclusion with Library of Souls. As the story opens, sixteen-year-old Jacob discovers a powerful new ability, and soon he’s diving through history to rescue his peculiar companions from a heavily guarded fortress. Accompanying Jacob on his journey are Emma Bloom, a girl with fire at her fingertips, and Addison MacHenry, a dog with a nose for sniffing out lost children.

They’ll travel from modern-day London to the labyrinthine alleys of Devil’s Acre, the most wretched slum in all of Victorian England. It’s a place where the fate of peculiar children everywhere will be decided once and for all. Like its predecessors, Library of Souls blends thrilling fantasy with never-before-published vintage photography to create a one-of-a-kind reading experience.

My Thoughts:

-    This was a great ending to the series. I loved it.

-    This book had a slightly different feel than the previous two. It was more of an action/horror book, which I loved.

-    The photos are so haunting and intriguing. The fact that they are real photos make them even more amazing. I'm so impressed that the author can find photos to fit the story or fit the story to photos. It would be hard. 

-    There were some slow moments, but I was still entertained. 

-    I really liked how everything wrapped up. There were no loose ends. I was worried Jacob was going to ditch his parents or never see his peculiar friends again, but it all works out. 

-    Great trilogy! I highly recommend them, but don't listen to the audio books! The narrator is awful. Plus you can't see all the awesome photos during the audio book.

Previous Books

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Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children: The Graphic Novel

Goodreads Says:    Ransom Riggs's haunting fantasy bestseller adapted to a graphic novel! As our story opens, a horrific family tragedy sets sixteen-year-old Jacob journeying to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. As Jacob explores its abandoned bedrooms and hallways, it becomes clear that the children were more than just peculiar. They may have been dangerous. They may have been quarantined on a deserted island for good reason. And somehow-impossible though it seems-they may still be alive.





My Thoughts:

-    This was a great adaptation of the book, but I felt like it sped through a lot of the story. I wish this had been in done in several or a couple of volumes.

-    I loved how the different time periods were depicted between black and white sketches and color images. 

-    The story is strange, peculiar, and wonderful! I loved every moment!

-    I liked how the old photographs from the original book was used in the panels. They add so much to the story! I'm still blown away that they are real.

-    Seeing a visual version of the book helped me to understand certain aspects of the story better.

-    I can't wait for Hollow City! I especially can't wait for the third book in this series to come out!

Hollow City

Goodreads Says:    The extraordinary journey that began in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children continues as Jacob Portman and his newfound friends journey to London the peculiar capital of the world. But in this war-torn city, hideous surprises lurk around every corner. Like its predecessor, this second novel in the Peculiar Children series blends thrilling fantasy with never-before-published vintage photography to create a one-of-a-kind reacting experience.









My Thoughts:

-    This was a good sequel. I think I enjoyed this one more than the first, and the first is good!

-    It is weird that Jacob hooked up with his grandpa's old girlfriend. I just can't think about it too long.

-    The pictures really add to the story. They helped me to visualize a lot of things.

-    The pictures are very interesting to look at, but they are a bit creepy, some more than others.

-    I'm so impressed that the Author can match his story to the photo's he finds. That takes a lot collaboration and thought. I would not be able to look at a bunch of vintage/weird photos and come up with a cool story, or make them fit my existing story. 

-    I'm not sure how I feel about the ending. It was good, but it left me hanging. 

-    I loved seeing the other peculiar's abilities put to use, especially the boy with the bees. He does some cools stuff.

-    I like how dedicated and diligent the peculiar children are to each other and to Miss Peregrine. 

-    More! I need more!

Re-read Thoughts:

-    I loved it! Every part of the book is a fun adventure.

-    The ending is full of surprises, and I did not see them coming. Even on my re-read, I was surprised.

-    The photos are so eerie and intriguing. It amazes me that these photos exist.

Previous Book

(covers are linked)

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

Instead of a synopsis, I decided to give you a trailer!

Enjoy!

My Thoughts:

-    This book was full of surprises. It was not at all what I was expecting. I definitely didn't expect time travel.

-    The story kinda had the same feel as The Night Circus. It was weird yet cool.

-    It took a while to finally get to the good stuff. The story had an okay opening, a slow middle, and a great ending.

-    I loved the photographs throughout the book. They were hauntingly awesome. When I found out they were all authentic photographs, I was blown away, and it made the book even more awesome.

-    This is weird, but it took me about 20-25 pages before I realized the main character was a boy. I guess I've gotten into the habit of just assuming everything I read is from a girl's perspective. That is really sad.

-    I really liked the whole concept of the big old house and the loop. It was really clever, and so unexpected.

-    I thought this book was going to be a bit scary and creepy, but it wasn't. I'm kinda glad, but a little disappointed. 

-    I'm really excited to read about what happens to Jacob and his peculiar friends. I wonder if his family will believe what happened to him.


My Re-Read Thoughts:

-    I tried the audiobook, and it wasn't very good.

-    The narrator really botched the British accents. They were awful!! It was even a little painful to listen to.

-    The narrator also read SO slow!! It drove me nuts!

-    I still love the story, but you don't get the awesome photos from the audiobook. I would recommend reading the actual book. It is better.