Saturday, May 31, 2014

Set # 5: Skulduggery Pleasant

In the aftermath of her Uncle Gordon Edgely's death, Stephanie Edgely finds herself at 12 years the owner of substantial property and wealthy to boot. Stephanie also meets a mysterious character named Skulduggery Pleasant. Skulduggery appears to be a living skeleton and a detective as well. After an attempt on her life on the very first night staying in her new property, Skulduggery Pleasant introduces her to a world of magic. There had been peace between warring factions but it seems that the peace is about to be disturbed by the discovery of the Scepter of Power. The pair join forces to find her Uncle's murder. Along the way Stephanie learns of this magical world to which she becomes a part of. Deuling and fighting evil becomes Stephanie new path in life. Stephanie and Skulduggery become partners after triumphing over Serpine( the head of the evil caste). This is a wonderful light fantasy book filled with moral dilemmas and intriguing characters. The characterization of Stephanie as a strong, confident, and brave heroine is inspirational. Making Skulduggery shaded with good as well as bad adds dimensionality to the story. Themes of loyalty, family, and the triumph of good over evil are explored in this fast paced thriller.

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