A Map of Days

A Map of Days was a lucky find. I hurt my back a few days and have been icing it a lot which gives me ample time to read. As I was browsing the elibrary I saw A Map of Days was available for check out. I like the story of the Peculiar Children but I had forgotten the series was to continue on past Library of Souls so it was a nice surprise.

With things calming down after the loop collapsed Jacob has more time to ponder his Grandfather and his mysterious past. Determined to learn why his Grandfather kept the fact he was a peculiar secret Jacob sets out on a journey to find clues to a question he may not want to know the answer to. I really like Jacob his heart is always in the right place and he has clearly learned a lot about the Peculiar world while still being able to inhabit a normal world. I see the struggles Jacob goes through as believable and real.

My one complaint about A Map of Days is the pictures. I love how Mr Riggs took peculiar pictures and wrote a whole world about them. In A Map of Days some of the pictures seemed lacking and none seemed as peculiar as the ones in previous books. I want to see the unexplained photos fit into the story, sure some were wacky and all of them fit the story but they just did not have the same awe factor as before.

Mr. Riggs clearly takes his time writing out a well rounded plot line with strong characters. Each character has their own quirks and personalities. I am eager to read the next story but know it will most likely take another couple years if Mr. Riggs book releases continue in the same way.