Lockwood & Co 05: The Empty Grave

It is just as fun, delightful and exiting as the other books in the series and also has great character moments, but suddenly the stakes are much higher and I was worried that the conclusion we needed would be too much for just one more book. I should have just trusted Stroud. He managed to unravel everything that was needed perfectly. I maybe would have changed a few small things, but other aspects were just phenomenal and this is a perfect example on how to end your series. Lucy has developed so much and everyone had a chance to shine once more. I love it.

Story: 8/10 Characters: 9/10 Style: 6/10 I love this series! The ending was just right. Not too corny, not too long (which is the fault of many good books), just suggestive enough to be happy with it and like the whole series perfectly cozy. Especially enjoyed how through the whole story George didn't drift off to the sidekick but became more important and a hero of his own. I think I'll come back to this universe one day.

The things I'd give to read this again for the first time... Obviously, I loved it. Obviously, I highly recommend it. The story had me on edge because of the question of the empty grave. Which empty grave? Whose empty grave? Save to say, anxiety was high, angst was real (I love books like that, don't judge). I also cried more than I expected because of characters I never planned to cry about (which I also love in books!). The empty Grave may be my favorite in the series. Lastly and surprisingly, this book turned me from "pls don't put more romance into the story, it's so annoying" to "this is the slowest, most subtle slow burn known to mankind and I'm so here for it omg it's perfect". Final verdict: pls read the series. It's so much fun; I'm begging you.