A review by kpeninger
The Case of the Portrait Vandal by Steve Brezenoff

2.0

I tried so hard to love this series, but with this volume, I finally have to admit defeat. The mysteries are painfully simple, and the kids seem to suspect anyone they see, whether or not it makes any sense. There is no real depth to the characters. This volume, too, had characters who were openly Islamophobic, and yet not only were there no consequences for their cruelty to Amal, the narrative also seemed to absolve the characters. I was disappointed, ultimately.