By William Ritter

Overview: This amazing series, while bloody and serious at most points, is absolutely hilarious. The figurative language especially is so imaginative, and Abigail and Jackaby’s interactions are often super funny. I’d recommend this book to kids grades seven and up. The reading level is pretty high and there is a lot of blood involved, so it’s definitely not for anyone who’s squeamish.

What’s it about? Abigail Rook arrives in New Fiddleham, New England when running from her past in England. Soon, Abigail Rook meets R. F. Jackaby, a supernatural investigator with the power to see magical beings. When Abigail is hired as his assistant, she finds herself solving a series of bloody murders with Jackaby on her very first day.

Overall: This series was not only fun to read but gripping and exciting. You’ll find yourself empathizing with the quirky characters and even supernatural creatures. It was so funny that I burst out laughing at multiple points. The characters are very three dimensional, and they all feel like real people. The world building is also amazing, and everything was very detailed and immersive. Be sure to check out the other books in the series!