One thing I should clarify - I think I oversold the ending a bit. I wouldn't call it a great ending, but it was satisfying and a solid conclusion in my opinion.
I’m about to read The Midnight Feast and I’m hearing great things about it. I wonder if you are going to post a review on “The Familiar” by Leigh Bardugo? I’m reading it now and it’s very good!
Well I'm certainly impressed with the amazon book summary of that one. I'd never heard of it before. Thanks for the recommendation! I'll see what I can do :)