Michael Hoeye, where have you been all my life?

[snugglekitty]

This afternoon, I finished reading Time Stops for No Mouse by Michael Hoeye, which was a present from my girlfriend. The first in a series, this book about a watchmaking mouse who gets involved in a mystery was incredibly charming. The small illustrations at the beginning of each chapter are adorable. It's sweet without being cloying, and the plot is not predictable. The mouse characters are somewhat human but still retain their essential nature. The main character has a ladybug as a pet. If you enjoyed Basil of Baker Street, you'll love this book. I am happy to discover that it has several sequels. (As a side note, both 7j and omnia_mutantur commented that they really liked the unusual typeface, and I did as well.) This book was self-published - thank you again, Mr. Hoeye! Four stars, solidly. If you'd like to borrow it (or Wicked Lovely) and you're local, please drop me a line.

In another YA note, I also reread Wise Child by Monica Furlong and discovered that there is a now a third book in the series which I have never read. I will reread the second and then forge on to new territory. If you like YA and have a positive view of witches, you'll love this book.

Comments

[chienne-folle.livejournal.com]

Sounds cool; thanks for the recommendation!