I really enjoyed the story, but man it went fast!  I read quickly, and the pace of the book clipped right along.  Combine those two factors and I had a one day read.  Honestly, I love it when that happens. The characters were odd and the mystery was cozy in a weird, dark, spooky kind of way.  Another winner for Simon R. Green.

I was so excited to read this, since I enjoyed Jackaby so much.  What a relief that Beastly Bones is on par with the first book in the series.  How fabulous that Jackaby turned into a series!!  I am loving that Abigail is gaining her feet in her new life, finally standing up for herself a bit with Jackaby.  Her intelligence and sharp mind are highlighted in this story, she is much more accepting of the strange world she finds herself exposed to.  Not to say that she isn't still shocked and amazed.

Not sure about you, but Hank Hudson reminds me of Hagrid.  Except for the fact that Hagrid would never have actually HUNTED the magical creatures... The cast of characters is a pleasant mix of returning faces and new introductions.  The mystery was enjoyable quirky, Jackaby's detection skills are as eclectic as always.  A great second installment, can't wait for the third!  And fourth?  Please?

I received this book free, it was being offered by Barnes and Noble in the electronic version.  It sat in my Nook for months, just hanging out.  There was a certain Saturday afternoon when my family was out of the house, the laundry was done, and it was snowing.  I had no desire to tackle any other chores and didn't have a book I was currently reading.  So....

I got addicted!  Before I even finished this book, I bought the second book.  Before I finished the second book, I bought the third.  Before I finished the third book, I was searching the internet to see when the next one would be released.  Guess that means I liked them!

I won't go into detail about the plot or story arcs, you can read that anywhere.  What I enjoyed was the descriptions of the devolving world, what went first, how people reacted.  The characters developed over time, some more than others.  I did, and still do, have some difficulty keeping everyone straight.  There are a lot of characters in these novels.  Every once in a while I have to stop and think, Jason and Jake... which one is which?  But that was a minor inconvenience.  Obviously it didn't bother me enough to stop reading!