Brown called (waking me up, which is just about possible at any time of day), and insisted I read Skulduggery Pleasant. Once I was conscious enough, I logged onto my library's website and requested it. As Brown said, it's quirky and funny. It's also the first of what is to be a nine part series.
Just one problem. The series isn't finished yet. My library had through the fifth book (Mortal Coil), but Dark Days is where I stopped reading. 1) Safety issues. It ends on a fairly safe note (which is more than I can say for #3, The Faceless Ones), and I am satisfied to perch there until I can gather all nine volumes around me and devour them. I don't want to be driven insane waiting for the next few years. 2) I think #1 is sufficient.
Dark Days is a thoroughly good book. I read it, picked up the fifth book, put down the fifth book, and re-read it. And then re-read my favorite bits all over again.
I love the characters, their wit and banter, and how Landy delves deeper into their psyche. I found out just how much it hurt to laugh with a broken sternum because of these books.
Blue
I kept meaning to do a post about Skullduggery Pleasant because I totally loved it. It had a fresh sense of humor and a style that is all it's own. But it looks like Blue beat me.
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