readingwithrylanne's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
For some reason, I struggled a little bit more with getting into The Dead Drop than I did with the previous books in the series, but I still ended up having a lot of fun with it! Gilda is truly such a fun character to follow, and I've enjoyed watching her develop through this series. This mystery was probably the most complex yet, and the Washington DC setting was super creative and enjoyable to dive into. I love that Gilda always finds her way to new places and becomes curious to explore things even if maybe she shouldn't be. Overall, this was yet another fun middle grade book, and I am excited to finish up the series soon.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Violence
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