The Conference of the Birds

The Conference of the Birds (Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children #5)
By: Ransom Riggs

I think too much time passed between when I read Map of Days and this one. I had to reorient myself with a lot of things and had trouble remembering parts of the characters and the loops. I still enjoyed reading it, there’s plenty of action and, of course, the iconic vintage photos. Again, not particularly integral to the book as with the first few, but still a nice added touch to the novelty of this series. The book is long, but somehow you get through it so fast. I don’t know if it really was lacking in content or I was just so engrossed- but I felt like it could have been longer.

Maybe I’m not a true fan of the series, but I don’t feel too critical of this one or the last book. Apparently adding 3 more books to the series was unplanned and some feel they are disjointed and disappointing, but I have still really enjoyed them. I have not grown tired of the peculiar world and its villains yet. I’ve still found it to be creative, fun, adventurous, and entertaining. Maybe if they keep adding books I’d change my tune, but I’ve been happy with the story thus far and am looking forward to how he wraps it up in the next one!