Not entirely what I expected. Yet quite delightful all the same. A mixture of monsters, time-travel and some very special children this book appealed to me on a several levels. 
 When Jacob's grandfather is killed, the young teen is left with a cryptic message that he must unravel. So with a bit of work, he and his father are off across the sea, to the island of Cairnhern. An island with only one phone( no cell service), and everything runs on generators with nothing on at night. The home his grandfather lived in there is a bombed out wreck and impossible for anyone to still be there. Or at least, no one ordinary.... 
 I loved the different characters in this book. There is a very diverse range of personalities here! The only thing I did not like in this regards are the pictures of Emma as they don't add up together for how she seems in the book. The pictures show someone in their twenties yet Emma is a young teen girl. One person I wanted to get more from would be Miss Peregrine herself. I feel like there is more to her that this first book only begins to get at. 
 The pictures really help with the story and add a unique aspect. They really set the mood. The one thing I seemed to miss though, was the twins in white. Who where they in the book? With two pictures of them I wanted to read about them more especially as those actually kind of wigged me out a bit. 
 The writing style is simplistic yet enjoyable, making this a fast read. There are a couple references that make me wonder if the author is a fan of anime. First a Homunculi=Full Metal Alchemist, and then Hollows which REALLY reminded my of Bleach by both name, actions, and descriptions. 
 I was quite happy reading this book and am eager to get my hands on the next one quite soon!