If you've heard much about this book, then it's exactly what you think it is. This isn't necessarily a critique of the story; if you're looking for something cozy, predictable, and fairly light, then this is a great pick!

For my personal tastes, though, it was a bit *too* cookie cutter: when predictable plot points are revealed and the narrative treats it like a big plot twist, even though I saw it coming from a long way away, it can feel like the story thinks itself to be more than it is, which leaves me feeling that deficit rather than the story's actual merits for what it is. If that makes sense?

The humor is admittedly good, though. I especially loved Chauncey, although all of the children were fantastic. Klune definitely knows how to make likeable characters!