A review by jillkaarlela
The Hand on the Wall by Maureen Johnson

adventurous challenging dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

If you want a book that will provide a complete escape into a world so vivid that you can see the movie play in your mind as you read, then you need to read this book. This series keeps getting better and better, making me physically incapable of putting this last book down. Again, like the second book, romance took a backseat to the main plot. However, the main plot was so captivating and exhilarating that it was still amazing! All of these twists and turns had me utterly transfixed. I found myself transported into the world of Ellingham Academy, seeing the movie play out in my mind. This book and Johnson’s writing style made me feel like I was a part of the story; we completely see into Stevie’s mind and thought process, like the reader is living vicariously through her. I was so enthralled by this book that, despite the over 100-degree weather, I reached for a blanket because it was snowing in the book. I truly felt transported to Burlington, Virginia. Maureen Johnson, again, created an amazing story, with an enthralling plot and extremely intricate twists and turns that kept me constantly on the edge of my seat. I love these books, I stand by these books, and I will fight for these books. While I acknowledge that this book could have stood on its own as a great ending to the trilogy, I am glad that the story is not quite over yet. I am very excited to see where this new story, with the same characters that I love, will take us! I cannot wait another second to read A Box in the Woods, so I am glad that I had it already in my personal library. Again, thank you, Maureen Johnson. 
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