It was actually a pretty okay story. The characters are great, they want what's best for everyone they love. Loyal to a fault. Conor is a great hero because he doesn't see himself that way. Grump couldn't handle another death in the family, so he was prepared to do what he could to save her. Glennie was the perfect version of a slightly annoying, but well loved, younger sister.

In all honesty, it touched on a very tricky subject: death. It's not an easy one to approach with children, so I think this book opens doors to that topic. Even if you wanted to avoid talking about that for a little longer, it's a good book about love and protecting those you care about.