The Vanishing Trick is a dark, twisted fairytale which kept me on the edge of my seat. This creepy MG novel will be a huge hit. Here are three things are really loved about it:
1. The relationship between Leander, Charlotte and Felix was lovely. This is a story about found family, the importance of bonds and intimacy, and learning to love and trust after you've been abandoned and mistreated.
2. The atmosphere was also brilliant - The Vanishing Trick was so dark and creepy, with ghosts, magic and danger at every turn. The magical elements were woven into the story well, with clear limitations and plenty of fun details that led to interesting plot points.
3. Pinchbeck was a superb villain! She was nasty, twisted and unpredictable, a perfect antagonist for such a creepy children's story. Throughout The Vanishing Trick, she was able to manipulate the protagonists and trick them into thinking that she cared - leaving the reader screaming at the children not to trust her!
Thank you Simon & Schuster UK for sending me a copy of The Vanishing Trick to review on Netgally.
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