A book review of The Peculiar by Stefan Bachmann

This was such an amazing book.  It was very magical but was still set in our world. 

            In the book, all of the changelings are disappearing and showing up dead-and hollow-in the river.  Nine changeling children so far have suffered this fate.  The main character, Bartholomew, looks close enough to a human, but his sister, Hettie has branches for hair.  One day, the changeling across the street from Bartholomew gets taken by a lady in a plum-colored dress.  She leaves only a circle on the ground.  When Bartholomew steps into the circle, he is taken to another place.  When he gets back home, he has strange marks on his arms. 

            The book could have been written a little better:  There could have been more details in some places and the plot didn't have to move so fast. 

            Some reviews of this book said that it was "dark" and "not for children."  It was dark.  It was very dark sometimes.  That doesn't mean that it isn't for children!  

            I would recommend this book to anyone who loves magic, dark fairies, and adventure. 

Five out of five stars.