I cannot say enough wonderful things about these books! As a teacher of bright, easily bored teens it is difficult to find reading material that has widespread appeal but here is the exception. The books are terrifically inventive, wholly original and beautifully written. Best of all, the boys are loving them too despite the fact that the central character is female, for she is not a romantic figure as so many YA books have trailed. Nowadays it’s rare to find a complex character in the throes of great adventure without some heavy (often derisive!) romance dominating and quite frankly I’m tired of that message to my self and my young students. If I read another back cover about an academy and ‘...the dark and handsome so and so who throws a wrench in everything', it will not be too soon. The Bone Grit Historeum is loaded with adventure and feeling and I have heard more than one of my students saying “Finally something as good as Harry Potter!”. I dare say they are correct.
Tome completely blew my mind. I won't give any spoilers - you'll have to find out for yourself - but I'll say one thing: brace yourself for the explosion that will happen in your head when you finish the book. I'm so excited for the next! I don't know if I'll be able to wait much longer.
The series as a whole is a fast-paced, action-packed adventure filled with danger, wit, and many sharp turns that keep you guessing.