I enjoyed the second installment of Alistair Grim's Odditorium immensely more than the first.

The older version of Grubb that acts as the narrator has faded more into the background and isn't as interruptive which I think is a good thing. The story also seems to have better pacing and you get more of a feel for the characters.

I look forward to the next installment in the series and the answer to all the mysteries we haven't had answered yet.

Spoiler

Why did Grubb's mother flee his father and throw herself from a cliff? What is the tie between his mother and the Avalonians? Is Prince Nightshade really gone and if so is Lorcan really gone as well?