In the ninth book in the Wayward Children series, Antsy is trying to settle in at the school, but no one knows that she looks several years older than she actually is. Some students have figured out that she finds things — and they want her to find their doors. In escaping from two of these students, a small group leave through a door and onto another adventure. Some students realize something about themselves, including Antsy. Sometimes, as I’m reading these, I feel like we’re heading towards something, but I can’t put my finger on what it is, and then like a flash of light that feeling is gone and I’m anxious for the next one. Another fantastic addition to this series.

This book was fantastic. I look forward to sharing it with library patrons looking for reading materials like this.

"Mislaid in Parts Half-Known" by Seanan McGuire is a story that explores who we are and where we belong. The author, Seanan McGuire, is known for creating interesting worlds and characters that make you think. In this book, she mixes fantasy with real-life feelings, making it both magical and relatable.

The story is about characters who are trying to understand themselves and find their place in a world that can be confusing and unpredictable. As you read, you'll see how the characters deal with their past and the choices they've made, which helps them figure out where they truly belong.

This book talks about the idea of "home" and "identity." The characters think a lot about their past and how it affects who they are now. This makes you think about what it means to belong somewhere.

The book is written in a way that keeps you interested, with exciting parts and moments that make you think. McGuire is great at creating settings that feel both real and magical, making the story even more engaging.

Sometimes, the story can be a bit tricky to follow because it switches between different characters and times. But if you stick with it, you'll find that the story is really rewarding and makes you think about important themes.

Mislaid in Parts Half-Known" is a beautifully written book that shows off Seanan McGuire's amazing storytelling skills. It's a great read for anyone who likes stories that mix fantasy with real-life questions about who we are and where we belong.

Here Seanan Mcguire takes on the "mean girl" trope plus dinosaurs for a heart wrenching update to Eleanor West's School for Wayward Children. The student body splits this time, with one group fleeing when one student decides to exploit anothers' gifts. This takes them to The Shop Where Lost Things Go, and through memories that leads to rewriting their personal histories. It's a good update to a lot of the characters introduced in books dedicated to individuals. I tend to prefer those because ensemble casts kind of short change the time we get with each character. But that is a function of a large cast, not a fault of the author or book.

In the latest installment in the Wayward Children series, Antsy takes her new friends on an adventure to return to the shop of lost things. this is an amazing series with beautiful writing, well developed characters and intriguing world building

Spectacular book, I love this series so much and it was an absolute joy to read the next book in her beloved series. It is hard to talk about this book as it is slightly joined to the previous book also.

Just know that the writing was amazing and how the story continued was great.

I will never have a bad word to say about this series, I love everything that has gone on in this series and have loved it since book 1.

Definitely start this series and make your way through

One of my favorite installations of the series! I will never stop reading these and I hope she never stops writing them.

I don't want to give spoilers but I was extremely happy to conclude the story of antsy's story.
This series goes from strength to strength I love the writing and fairytale of it all. This particular one was rooted in the school and alot more in reality but I found I enjoyed the change of pace and the meaning.

I love the Wayward Children series. This book feels like a continuation of the previous book featuring Antsy. Being able to experience Antsy's story a little more creates a stronger connection with all of them, especially Antsy. I think the one thing that I can say is that I wish that Cora had received her own book before the conclusion of this one (SPOILER, so I can't say it). I will never get tired of these. They are the perfect stories to pick up in between bigger novels. It envelops you into a fairytale that you should have experienced as a child. Every one of these books is a five-star for me. I will be sad to see it end, but when it does, will Eleanor-Elly get her own book and find her door home? Please say yes.

I was so excited to dive into this novella because it continues Ansty’s story, which is one of my absolute favorites in the series. At the same time, I was a little hesitant—odd-numbered installments, which focus on the school and quests, usually don’t hook me the way the even-numbered prequels in other worlds do. But this one turned out to be such a pleasant surprise. Ansty’s journey to find her place at the school after everything she’s been through was so moving, it honestly got me emotional. Some of her scenes left me with a lump in my throat—they hit hard in the best way.

One of my favorite things about Mislaid in Parts Half-Known was the deep, heartfelt conversations between the characters as they questioned whether they truly wanted to return to their worlds. It was great to see more of Kade and Emily (I really need a spin-off about Emily in Harvest!), but I also found myself warming up to characters like Cora and Sumi. Sumi, in particular, stood out—I loved how the most nonsensical character somehow delivered the most logical lines. And getting to revisit the Shop Where the Lost Things Go, one of my favorite settings, was such a treat. That said, I was a little let down by the visits to two new worlds, especially the dinosaur one, which didn’t quite live up to my expectations.

Overall, this novella left me feeling inspired to revisit earlier installments—I think I’d appreciate them even more now. There are still so many incredible worlds waiting to be explored, and I’m so curious to see where the next story will take us!

⭐️3/5 stars Middle of the road for me!

Seanan McGuire does it again. Can always rely on them to produce a phenomenal book in the world of the Wayward Children. Definitely recommend.

Despite the rules against it, Antsy and her friends at Eleanor West's Home for Wayward Children find themselves on a quest when Antsy opens a door to escape from a bullying classmate. The path home is never straightforward.

As in previous books, McGuire handles her character's trauma with care and thoughfulness. We get a resolution to the stories of several characters and learn more about others. I can't wait to read the next one!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an Advance Reading Copy.

This wasn't my favorite book in the series, but I still enjoyed it. I wish we could've seen more of Prism as we've heard a lot about it in previous books.
I am so excited to see how this series ends in the next one!

As a rule I generally enjoy the even books that exist about one character and in a world more then the odd ones that tend to be about all the characters we've already met and their quest at the school. This one did surprise me though, As I did really like the answers we get about some of the world building in this one. And I actually really enjoyed being back with the characters we knew and loved. I think since the last three books hadn't really been about those characters, since the last odd book was about the sister school I also enjoyed just seeing how the new students fit into the group. But I didn't love the ending for our character from the previous book. The actual plot in this one was less exciting to me and that's why it only got three stars, but honestly I was still shocked by how much I did enjoy this one.

ARC received by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I am so torn by this one. On one hand, I love this world and everything in it. On the other hand, I just wish we had more time to sit in it. Having the story be novellas means we get to see them more often but it also means we don't get to really connect with one character before being forced to focus on another. Though, all this just could be because I am a McGuire fan and would love all of her books to be hundreds of pages long.

What can I say about Seanan McGuire that I haven't said before??! She can craft a story out of anything. This novel is another in the series of wayward children that just keeps you coming back for more. You don't want to stop reading her books. You just continue to devour them up!

I love Antsy so much! I love that she got to go to Eleanor's school and meet the crew. This one did make me cry. The end set up for the next book that I need this very minute. This is one of my absolute favorite series. I will read it over and over. Thank you to NetGalley and Tor Publishing Group for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

I didn’t know how much I needed Mislaid in Parts Half-Known until I started reading it. Within the first chapter I was reminded how much I love reading. It’s been a rough go for me lately - this slump has taken all the joy out of reading and I’ve really stopped making any time for it. But McGuire's writing and this world brought me back.

Mislaid in Parts Half-Known is the best of what this series can be. I usually prefer the Logic worlds and anything to do with Christopher or the Moors but Mislaid in Parts Half-Known is the perfect mix of Nonsense and Logic and every other world that exists. Even Sumi in all of her nonsensical glory was manageable and she’s usually my least favourite character. Antsy’s knowledge about the doors and the worlds they contain is incredible. I loved how envious Kade was of everything she knew.

We got so much more information about so many already well known characters. There’s no wasted time here - McGuire gets straight to the point and gave me everything I didn’t know I wanted. Poignant and surprisingly heartfelt, Mislaid in Parts Half-Known hit me hard and it could not have come at a better time.

Seanan McGuire consistently writes some of the most beautiful books, and this one is not an exception. Mislaid in Parts Half-Known is a wonderful addition to the Wayward Children series, and gives readers that same bittersweet, hopeful ending as every book that came before. This is the stunning conclusion to several plot arcs readers needed while setting up for amazing possibilities in future books.

I am absolutely excited to see where newly introduced threads go, and have so many things I could say about this book. What I love most about this being a part of interconnected series of novellas is that each gives us just enough time with the story, the commentary, and the characters without forgetting that every story ends. McGuire doesn’t drag characters through more than what feels necessary before they go home or find where they were meant to belong. This does give every novella a much heavier emotional impact, Mislaid is one again not the exception here.

Antsy’s conclusion and several others in this book were exactly what we needed to continue the slow evolution of everything this story is. Because McGuire could just tell us quick fairy stories of children stolen away to other worlds, but instead tells us the story of a world made perfect for people facing real-life situations they’re not prepared for and that it’s okay to have feelings about that. The integration of well-developed characters and those delicate themes and messages is absolutely worth reading.

It’s also genuinely amazing that we’re this far into the series and McGuire is still writing consistently fantastic stories with an impact. At this point, I’m pretty sure she’s my favorite author.

Thanks: Thank you so much to NetGalley and Tor for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own, and remember to check trigger warnings.

These books are always so good. It's such a great adventure. Excited for the next one. This series has been an easy four star series. Hoping the tenth one comes out soon.