Review: Hollow City by Ransom Riggs
This sequel to Miss Peregrines Peculiar Children finds Jacob and the group of Peculiar’s literally adrift at sea. The group is on a mission to cure Miss Peregrine who is trapped in the form of a bird. It isn't an easy journey. Almost instantly they are adrift and being pursued. As they move towards their destination: 1940’s London.
Jacob and Emma continue to lead the island peculiars like surrogate parents to the groups various personality quirks. They are a family at heart however, they are stronger together than apart. Jacob and Emma struggle with a more personal connection as Emma tries to push away his love because of their difference in ages.
This book is a great companion to the first Miss Peregrine’s. The characters and situations are fleshed out a lot more than the previous novel and the action scenes are really intense! Several chapters Had me wondering how the group could possibly escape, but Riggs always pulled through with a miraculous escape!
The illustrations once again give this book a unique feel. The black and white sepia tones of the photos are a talisman to the period of time Riggs is capturing in the narrative.
Really looking forward to book 3.
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