Monday 17 July 2017

Down Among the Sticks and Bones be Seanan McGuire

Some people shouldn't have children.

Almost more a character study than a novella, this is an evocative look at parents and choices. It's simple and moving to see Jacquline and Jillian grow from their parents' creations into the familiar figures of Jack and Jill on the freedom of the Moors. 

I didn't love this as I loved the first book, but that is more personal than on its own merits - this will no doubt speak more than the first to other readers. I would've enjoyed an epilogue, but perhaps that is an entirely new story as this one is perfect on its own.

Five free stars

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