Mayhem at Misfit Mansion

Misfit Mansion #2

by Kay Davault

A monster girl and her mythical housemates work together with their human friends to save the town from an unexpected new threat in this delightful spooky and sweet graphic novel companion to Misfit Mansion.

Iris and her housemates can’t wait to host a haunted house party for the people of Dead End Springs! Iris is desperate to connect with Larkspur, the reclusive new addition to their home of misfit monsters. She hopes that by bringing a part of the harvest festival to the house, Larkspur might finally open up—to her and to the humans he so fiercely mistrusts.

But Iris quickly learns that relationships can be complicated. Not only is Larkspur cold towards just about everyone, but their new human friend Mathias is struggling to get along with the other townspeople. Even Iris’s closest friendships feel as if they’re growing weak, and she worries she could lose Agnes and Kel forever if nothing is done.

When a rare horror called a pied piper parrot arrives at the house in search of her missing friend, Iris takes it upon herself to help, dragging a grumpy Larkspur with her. Faced with horrors beyond her imagination, can Iris keep her family safe? Or will she lose everything and everyone dear to her?

Genres: Graphic Novels, Middle Grade, Fantasy, Fiction

288 pages, Hardcover

First published August 4, 2026

About the author

Kay Davault is a graphic novel author and illustrator. She enjoys drawing both cute characters and terrifying creatures within colorful worlds.

UPCOMING BOOKS:

ODDITY WOODS BOOK 1 (2025)- Kid detective Marietta tries to solve the sudden disappearance of her father in a dark woodland realm inhabited by ghosts and monsters. Based on the 2016-18 webcomic.

MISFIT MANSION 2 (2026)

ODDITY WOODS BOOK 2 (2027)

Reviews

[Keisha | A Book Like You · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this one just as much as the first one! 😭🧡

Iris and friends have my whole heart. It was hard to wait 3 years for the next installment in this series, but it was well worth it to get such a beautiful, depth-filled story. This remains to be my favorite graphic novel series of all time. I can’t recommend Misfit Mansion enough.

If you’re looking for a wholesome fall read with just a hint of spooky and themes of belonging and found family, this is your series!

[Laura Doyle · Rating 4 out of 5]

As long as this series keeps going, I will continue to add them to my shelves! Talk about a fall book…. PICK THIS UP!!!!

[Micah · Rating 4.75 out of 5]

AMAZING

[Ellie · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a pleasant surprise to find out that there was going to be a second book with these characters. The art is absolutely incredible and it’s adorable. I love the characters as well. Personally I prefer the first book to this but this one was still super cute!

[Gwendolyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a middle-grade graphic novel sequel that follows Iris and her monster found-family as they host a haunted house party during the local Harvest Festival. It explores themes of evolving friendships, trauma recovery, and community integration as Iris navigates new interpersonal dynamics and a magical threat. I adored this story so much. The illustrations and coloring were perfect. The characters are charming, and in this particular story we get to see many sides to them, driven by their emotions, thanks to the Pied Piper Parrots. In particular I enjoyed seeing more of Dahlia, but Agnes is still my favorite. This one was also set during autumn, but by the end there was snow on the ground so I hope that means there is more coming for Iris and her friends. There were at least 2 editing errors which made me so sad, but it didn’t affect the overall story. I could spend hours looking at the drawings because there’s so many fun details to look at. I rated the first one 4 stars and that’s what I’m feeling this time as well. I recommend this series to readers who like a mix of sweet and spooky heartwarming stories about friendship, acceptance, and teamwork.

[Evelyn Snider · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing sequel!

[Hanna · Rating 4.75 out of 5]

Not quite as good as the first one, but still AMAZING!!!!! I loved that Larkspur got to be a main character in this book. He's one of my favorite characters (along with Iris, Dahlia, and Mathias)! There were so many parts that made me want to go, "awww!" (same with the first one!) I just LOVED this book and I already want a third one!!!!! I LOVE THIS SERIES!!!!!!!!!

[Kristen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review of early copy received from Netgalley

4.5 stars

Thank you to Net Galley and Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing for helping me get a few "mom points" out of this eARC!

My son is ten years old and from the moment of finishing Misfit Mansion he was asking constantly when the next book was coming out. I'm relatively new to NetGalley - but let me tell you - I was checking constantly to see if this would be uploaded.

Misfit Mansion is easily my son's favorite graphic novel - having read it several times over, taken it to school, had his friends read it, and they even did short acted out films of the characters.

My son went through this sequel in one sitting. The story takes place two years after the first with the introduction of a new character who causes the titled Mayhem. He enjoyed the characters dynamics and how even though they are not human, how they handle their very relatable life experiences. The art is so fun and bright - keeps everyone engaged. My son says that even though the book title suggests otherwise, he finds these calm and relaxing to get through.

Even though my son says that he prefers the first book to the second, he hopes that there will one day be a third book to the series.

[Bree · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mayhem at Misfit Mansion is a magical, fun, fantasy world. Me and my siblings enjoyed it a lot and wished we could meet some of the characters in person! The book starts two years after the first book where we find the characters are all busy doing their own thing until a nice new character shows up and throws the mansion into mayhem. The drawings are really cute and funny and the characters' reactions to situations match the moment. The Horrors in both books are awesome and unique with their own traits and powers. In this sequel we also learn more about how dreamons work. Even though the main character isn’t human she still goes through some relatable human problems that teach the audience the importance of being honest about your emotions with others. All of Kay Davault's books are a nice little break from reality. They remind me of my favorite show The Owl House, and I feel like the characters from the book would use the phrase, “ Us weirdos have to stick together.”

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Graphic Novel
The second book in this series continues to develop the characters living in the mansion and provides backstories on several of them. Iris still plays the main role. Readers see them work together to hold the annual Festival at their home. Despite setbacks, they are successful in starting this fun evening. However, an old enemy starts trouble and causes serious conflict between the creatures and the humans which almost destroys them all. Davault offers enough mystery and creepiness along with some serious points about relationships and communicating with each other.

[Luz R · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you so much for this ARC that we got through an author giveaway! My son loves all of Kay Davault's work and was very excited to read this novel. The review is in his words:

I loved the book. Only part I didn't like was that Larkspur said the number song was dangerous to dreamons but they never explained how. I liked the new bird characters and would recommend it to friends. I want to read book 3 now.

[chelseas_midnight_reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

My daughter and I have enjoyed reading Kay Davault’s books for a while now. Our first one being Star Knights. When we saw there was going to be a follow up to Misfit Mansion, we were eager to receive an ARC through NetGalley. We loved all the new characters, especially the birds, the pied piper parents. We are hopeful for another book for the series to continue Iris’s adventures with the horrors. Will definitely be buying a copy on release day for our home library.

[Erik · Rating 5 out of 5]

Received an advanced copy in a raffle on the authors instagram. My daughter tore through it in one sitting and has been re reading it almost daily, she loves the story and the artwork so we had to preorder a production version. Kay Davault is a wonderful author and very engaging with her fans. We look forward to all her books when they come out.

[Ellon · Rating 3.5 out of 5]

3.50 (I liked it)

I don't think I liked this as much as the first. It seemed a little more convoluted. But I love the world Davault created so much that I was still into the story. I do like how this installment had a lot about forgiveness, not only forgiving others but ourselves.

[Alicia]

Reviewing for professional magazine- see review there.

[Ms. Yingling · Rating 3 out of 5]

E ARC provided by Edelweiss Plus

Review to come closer to publication.

[Eric Olsen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A charming and spooky sequel with just as much heart as the first.
Grade: B

[Kiri · Rating 5 out of 5]

They've grown up so much! I'm so proud of them <3

[Dylan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one wasn't quite as powerful as the first, and I was also a little surprised to find two separate typos while reading.

Still love these characters but the first book was much stronger

[Jossalyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this book was so good because I love this author so much. She is such a great author. I also really like oddity woods and I love how much character development happened with Larkspur.

[Amber · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Shawna Fender · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series just gets better and better! ^_^

[Alex Swanson · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.75 raised to 5
God I love this story! I need a 3rd book if possible. I love this story and the first book. The art style is gorgeous and I love the way the dreamons were born

[Brandon · Rating 4.5 out of 5]

This was stinking cute! I still think I preferred the original. But if you want more from this world and its characters, definitely check this one out ❤️ As always the artwork is gorgeous.

[Jen Nishi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great graphic novel by this author. I enjoyed the character development and the struggles they faced. All around cute read that also contained some depth.

[Ali Gray · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super cute second book and really hoping there’s a third based on how it ended. I love the world where humans and cryptic creatures live side by side together this author has built.

[Eleanore · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG!!!!!!! I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS BOOK FOR 2 YEARS. I love the colors and story I also love the new characters.Hope there going to the a third book. I love LARKSPUR and KEL and Iris there so cute. thank you Kay Davault for another masterpiece please keep making these masterpieces