A review by moodreadingmagic
Sunderworld, Vol. I: The Extraordinary Disappointments of Leopold Berry by Ransom Riggs

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

I loved the Miss Peregrine series and the inspiration behind the series was so unique. So when I saw that Ransom Riggs was debuting a new series I was eager to check it out. 

 

Sunderworld is full of nostalgic teen angst,  friendship, grief  and the desire to escape into a world where you feel like you may belong. Sunderworld is an urban fantasy world that offers more grit than whimsy and transports our main character into a world that may help him better connect with his late mother. 

 

For fans of: 

📼 YA urban fantasy 

📼 Noatalgic nods to the 80s/90s 

📼 Stephen King’s Dark Tower series (sentient modes of transportation and a gritty deserted town vibe) 

 

Thank you to Penguin Teen and Net Galley for the early copy of this book. All opinions are my own.