A review by ssham92
Elizabeth Webster and the Court of Uncommon Pleas by William Lashner
4.0
4.5
Mannn, this book was so fun!!
Elizabeth Webster is a normal middle schooler, or so she thinks. One day, Henry Harrison, the star swimmer, asks her to tutor him in math. Though suspicious, she agrees. What follows is a dark and wild ride full of humor, ghosts, monsters and the scariest of thing of them all: the law! I suggest going into this book semi blind, so you can feel excited about all of the twist and turns.
The characters were pretty standard, but likable. Elizabeth is kind of a brat, but she does acknowledge this. She grows into her own. Her friends are not very memorable. However, the law firm and court scenes are incredible! They are easily the best part. I could not flip the pages fast enough! There are tidbits of the law sewn into the story, but I can assure you, they are far from boring!
This book was imaginative, fast paced, and unique. As a horror lover, this book delighted me. It went very dark at some points. The blend of history and mythology didn't make me feel like I was reading a middle grade. The kids are young, and the reader can sense in the story. This book not juvenile at all. I would suggest this book for ages all across the board. It does not end on a cliff hanger, but ends in a way that the reader knows there is a second book. Man, I am thrilled!
Kudos to William Lashner. I can't wait for the second book! I also can't wait for a reread of this one! I recommend this for horror lovers, middle grade readers, readers looking for something different, and anyone looking for a memorable read!
Mannn, this book was so fun!!
Elizabeth Webster is a normal middle schooler, or so she thinks. One day, Henry Harrison, the star swimmer, asks her to tutor him in math. Though suspicious, she agrees. What follows is a dark and wild ride full of humor, ghosts, monsters and the scariest of thing of them all: the law! I suggest going into this book semi blind, so you can feel excited about all of the twist and turns.
The characters were pretty standard, but likable. Elizabeth is kind of a brat, but she does acknowledge this. She grows into her own. Her friends are not very memorable. However, the law firm and court scenes are incredible! They are easily the best part. I could not flip the pages fast enough! There are tidbits of the law sewn into the story, but I can assure you, they are far from boring!
This book was imaginative, fast paced, and unique. As a horror lover, this book delighted me. It went very dark at some points. The blend of history and mythology didn't make me feel like I was reading a middle grade. The kids are young, and the reader can sense in the story. This book not juvenile at all. I would suggest this book for ages all across the board. It does not end on a cliff hanger, but ends in a way that the reader knows there is a second book. Man, I am thrilled!
Kudos to William Lashner. I can't wait for the second book! I also can't wait for a reread of this one! I recommend this for horror lovers, middle grade readers, readers looking for something different, and anyone looking for a memorable read!