Scott's Take: Resurrection by Derek Landy

 

Resurrection by Derek Landy is the tenth book in the Skulduggery Pleasant series, but it is a relaunch point, so it is supposed to be a fresh start. I read this book through the Hoopla App by way of the Dallas Public Library System.

 

In this book, Valkyrie Cain and Skulduggery reunite several years after the ninth book. Valkyrie Cain is suffering from PTSD, but has finally returned to Ireland alongside her dog Xena. Skulduggery convinces her to return to duty for just 24 hours to help him stop the resurrection of an ancient evil. They also need someone to go undercover and infiltrate the group that is recruiting at the local magical high school.

 

In a satire of Harry Potter, they recruit Omen Darkly, the Chosen’s One’s brother. Often overlooked and used to being forgotten, he is the perfect spy since no one notices him or cares about him besides his brother, some of the teachers, and his best friend, Never.

 

There are plenty of new characters since most of the previous cast of the nine previous books are benched. A satire of Donald Trump is also introduced, but I found it too accurate to the real deal to really find it funny at all. There is plenty of action, humor, and character development.

 

Skulduggery Pleasant’s past is explored more and secrets he has kept are revealed. I liked the relationship between Auger (the Chosen One) and Omen his brother. I do wish the event’s involving Auger, who is clearly a hero doing heroic things, were better fleshed out and filled. Even if it is funny that characters will run across him while he is fighting monsters with his friends.

 

The 11th book in the series is currently in my TBR pile through Hoopla, Midnight picks up after Resurrection. According to the Hoopla’s plot synopsis paraphrased-- A serial killer has abducted Alice (Valkyrie Cain’s sister) and it’s up to Valkyrie and friends to save her. Valkyrie has not been in touch with Alice that much after what she had to do in the ninth book to save the world. Valkyrie will have to confront her past if they stand a chance on saving Alice. 

 

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I read this book through the Hoopla App by way of the Dallas Public Library System.

 

 

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