This was a fun, light read. Marketing this as Sherlock meets Doctor Who was beyond accurate, and fans of those shows will definitely note the similarities. CAN WE JUST TAKE A MOMENT TO APPRECIATE DOCTOR WHO MEETS SHERLOCK BECAUSE WHO WOULDN'T FREAK OUT A LITTLE ABOUT THAT PAIRING? 
 Okay, back to the book. 
 Jackaby is a quirky, odd, eccentric, and clever individual who investigates the paranormal in New Fiddleham. Abbigail Rook, our narrator, is endearing in that she is this independent woman seeking adventure after absconding with her tuition money to travel and explore. She lands and it doesn't take long before she becomes knee deep in adventure and intrigue with our paranormal investigator. I'm hoping for more complexity of these two characters, and the exploration of Charlie Cane in the sequel. 
 The mystery is tied up neatly at the end, and was simple enough for me to remember how all of the clues tied in. I wasn't expecting some crazy, mind bending/boggling mystery, so I was not disappointed in the slightest. It wasn't too simple that it lacked suspense or excited though, which is yet another reason why I enjoyed this so much. It's a charming book, with just the right amount of tension, excitement, adventure, humor, interesting characters, and absolutely delicious writing. 
 Definitely 4 stars.