Mislaid in Parts Half-Known

Mislaid in Parts Half-Known by Seanan McGuire

While I enjoyed this book, I think it's important to note that it certainly feels like more of a connecting story in a longer saga than a standalone story. My sense is that we're laying groundwork for some big things to come. I have certainly learned to trust McGuire with long plot lines, and sometimes we just need a story to get us from A to B (or in this case A to E via Y, because the Doors are complicated). This is one of those stories.

Antsy's ability to see the Doors is a coveted skill at the School for Wayward Children, and before we know it circumstances have the usual suspects plus Antsy bouncing through various Doors. We see some old faces and new ones on the way, and just maybe set a thing or two right in the process. A couple storylines are tied off and a few questions answered. But the real strength of what I call the Quest books in this series (where the whole crew goes off together) is in seeing how the children support each other in their very unique needs and strengths. There are a lot of wonderful interactions along the way, some definite growth, as well as some further insights into specific characters for us as the reader.

If you like stories about lost things being found and found family coming together to fiercely support one another, I think you'll enjoy this installment of the Wayward Children.

Thank you to Netgalley & Tor for the ARC, this is an unbiased review.