First book of September done! Okay, so my thoughts...I liked it. A lot actually. For a 'YA' book it's very dark at times. (The book has a skeleton as one of the main characters, what do you expect?) I've seen some people compare this to Harry potter. Eh, I suppose I can see the similarities, but not that much. This world appears darker and more disturbing, especially if you dig a little beneath the surface. Yikes. o____o 
 Skulduggery himself is a fascinating character and I hope more information about him is revealed in the next books. His relationship with Stephanie I really enjoyed, and I can't help but think there's a touch of a paternal instinct on his part as well. (view spoiler)[(with the death of his wife and child and all) (hide spoiler)] 
 Stephanie herself, while she was a tad annoying at some parts, overall I enjoyed her growth as a character. She really cared for Skulduggery and their attachment felt real. 
 As for the villain, I don't think he's dead, but time will tell. >:3 
 So yes, I'll be continuing this series just as soon as I can get the second book. A strong 3 out of 5 stars! :)