The Libary of Souls is a fast paced but somewhat lackluster conclusion to the Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children Series by author Ransom Riggs. There is some kissing between Jacob and Emma, but they are ultimately respectful of each other and their relationship is not very heavily featured in the book. I don't particularly remember any bad language, but I am sure there was probably some considering the setting of the majority of the book. Though it enhances the powers of peculiars and makes them stronger for a short time, the terrible long term effects are featured in the story. Also, Peculiars are sometimes persecuted in violent and/or upsetting ways by villains, but the heroes of the story usually manage to stop whatever is happening.Ī drug called Ambrosia is also introduced in this book. Other violence has to do with powered people (Peculiars). Frightening monsters (Hollows) appear in many scenes, but they are, in a way, humanized in this installment of the series. Emma is a confident and smart leader who is tough and deeply cares for her friends. He is heroic and brave, but in a way that everyone can relate to. Jacob, the protagonist, describes being torn between his old self and the new person he is becoming. The main characters are also pretty good role models. The book is fast-paced and interesting as well. It is a lovely conclusion for fans of Ransom Riggs and the other two books of the series. I admit that this review isn’t great, as it is hard not to spoil anything. DO NOT READ ANY SYNOPISES OF ANY OF THE BOOKS, AS MOST OF THEM SPOIL IMPORTANT MOMENTS IN THE FIRST BOOK. Read the first two books, and you will definitely want to read this one as well. As I type these words, I am struggling not to spoil anything. The ending was perfect, though it does kind of take a dark turn in the very last chapter. (END OF SPOILER) Among all the darkness in the book, there are some truly funny moments. It is not glamorized, though (VAGUE SPOILER:) the main protagonist, Jacob, almost drinks it at one point, but doesn’t. There is this life-ruining drug in the book that temporarily increases performance at first, but, through addiction, eventually melts your face. The twin rapper boys on the island in the first book who cursed a lot have again not showed up, which is a good thing. I like the part at the beginning of this book where the protagonist ends up adventuring through a Comic-Con type event with cosplayers and stuff (not a spoiler). This book continues the on-the-run type theme of Hollow City, this time with fewer characters to keep track of. This book starts off right where Hollow City ended. As such, I will try my hardest not to spoil anything.

This is the third book in the Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children series.

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