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This was a pleasant surprise for me! I have never read any of the Magic Misfits books so I had the pleasure of binge reading the series and it was a major blast! In this fourth and final book, the Misfits are back for one last wild ride of fun, magic and adventure.

There is a ton of action, fun and the characters are all so fun! Even though this was written for a younger audience I was intrigued by the characters and the magic. The illustrations make for a fun addition alongside the fun tips on magic tricks.

Ridley is a spunky little girl. She does doubt herself at times, but in this book she learns to trust in herself more. I loved her friends and teachers as well. The whole hypnotized townspeople was amazing as well.

This is definitely a series I can see me reading with my son and niece when they get older!!

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If you like magic, friends, excited, and adventure, this is the perfect series for you or your middle-grade reader! I found this book to be absolutely captivating!

This is the first book that I have read in The Magic Misfits series, and I was SO appreciative that the book lends itself to someone jumping into the series! There’s a “Stop! Halt! Who Goes There!” at the beginning that wonderfully catches a reader up on who the characters are in the book. I loved that!

The characters are so endearing, I felt myself connecting to them so easily! I loved Ridley. She is smart, quite funny, and very loyal to her friends. She’s also tough on herself and sees when she has wronged someone. I really appreciated that quality in her. It made her feel so real.

The story is quite exciting, and had me captivated from page one…well even before that because I quite enjoyed the “Stop! Halt! Who Goes There!” section. I thought that Neil Patrick Harris really created narration in the story that brought me in. I wasn’t an outsider reading the story, I was there, in the rooms, the train, wherever the character was, I was there.

Overall, I would highly recommend this book! As I haven’t read the entire series yet, I can’t recommend the others quite yet, but I’ll say that I bet they are just as good!

I was provided a gifted copy of this book for free. I am leaving my review voluntarily.

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THE FOURTH SUIT is a fantastically magical finale. Ridley begins with a inventor's fair which she is entering with the help of her teacher, but then something goes terribly awry. Her teacher seems to be mesmered, and the clues point to Kalagan. The Magical Misfits are secretly meeting and investigating the series of strange events that lead them to think Kalagan is not gone. They are on the search to prevent him from doing anything else dastardly.

The book also contains really awesome tips about magic that children can do in between the chapters. The book also speaks directly to the reader, breaking the fourth wall in places that is really charming and fun. Although there is plenty of action and mystery, the book manages to stay light-hearted and comical at times.

I also really loved the illustrations throughout that add a nice touch to the book. In addition, I love that the main character, Ridley, uses a wheelchair, as this unique representation is so important. This middle grade fantasy easily draws the reader in and finishes the series with aplomb. As a small note, the book does also do a great job of recapping previous books, so you don't need to have read the earlier books recently.

Featuring great characters, plenty of magic, and a mix of comedy and adventure, THE FOURTH SUIT is a delightful middle grade fantasy that is sure to appeal to a wide audience. Please note that I received an ARC from the publisher through netgalley. All opinions are my own.

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