The Misfits : The Royal Conundrum by Lisa Yee + Dan Santat
Random House, 2024
Hardcover Middle Grade, 288pp.
With gratitude to Edelweiss+ and Random House for the eARC.
“When a notorious thief is out for priceless treasure (gems! cats! general decorum!)—who’re you gonna call? An elite team of crime-fighting underdogs, that’s who!” (publisher’s copy)
I knew this would be solid read and I was not disappointed. I look forward to seeing the actual finished art (as the eARC only offered gestures), but I know they can only add to the fun. The Misfits is humorous and full of youthful hijinks. Does it test the imagination of an adult reader at times? sure; but it is the kind of mystery, action, and friendship dynamics that young readers should adore (even as I worry it runs/feels a bit long). This one should catch some intersection of Kelly Yang and Stuart Gibbs readers.
leslie d. 