3.5/5 
 I am torn. 
 I liked this book but I did not love it. 
 Why is that important? 
 I feel like this is the type of book that's meant to hook you and pull you deep into the pages as the story unfolds. I think that's why it's so popular and well received. I admit I started out that way. Reading the prologue? I loved the narrative. 
 I loved most of the characters. 
 I liked the use of pictures. 
 However, what hooked me from the start of the book didn't keep me long. Near the end my goal was to finish the book so I could read something else. It's still a neat idea but this book wasn't quite what I expected. It's not very creepy ( I like creepy) and I think it's geared for a younger crowd than it seems. 
 I would have loved to have seen more world building since some parts of the book felt rushed. Also I wanted to read more backstory on Ms. Peregrine. She's such a unique character and I think she's fascinating!Give me more! 
 I'm still curious as to where the story will go and I'll look into the next book but it's not a burning desire to hunt it down this very moment. 
 I am excited to see the movie now that I've read the book.