A review by kitness
The Spell of the Sorcerer's Skull by Edward Gorey, John Bellairs

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Par for the course spooky children’s lit for the first half, but after the priest takes charge it heats up! A very fifties kids’ book with black magic and surprises. Not afraid to be ridiculous if it means being fun, and not afraid to be dark. Engaging twists and turns once it gets going.