A review by megandherbook
Brackenbeast by Kate Alice Marshall

adventurous hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The next book in the Thirteens series starts with three friends, Eleanor, Otto, and Pip, anxiously waiting to see what Mr. January’s sisters have in store for them. Soon they start realizing people are disappearing and there’s a monster lurking around. Soon they are living in a real life fairy tale and are fighting for not only the town, but their families.

I enjoyed this one even more than the first one in parts. It seems that the stakes are higher, but this group has proven that they aren’t easy to beat. With some characters being introduced and a chance for the grown ups to join the fold (even if they don’t realize it) it made the story just hopeful enough, even when things are looking a bit dim for them. I can’t wait to read the third book to see what happens to this group and this town.