Rating: 5/5
Disclaimer: I received a free ecopy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Skye's parents are divorced. She mostly lives with her mom, except holidays and special occasions. Her dad remarried and his new wife does not get along with Skye. So it makes sense when Skye's mother tells her that she will be spending the summer with her father and stepmother that she is not thrilled with the prospect.
The couple doesn't know how to deal with this young lady effectively, and have arranged to send her to a camp for the summer. Skye ends up on a bus to Camp Midnight, which is a summer camp for all kinds of monsters that pretend to be human the rest of the year. How will she be able to fit in with these creatures?
Skye's attitude at the beginning of the book, and during camp to a lesser degree, is pretty terrible. She fights with her parents and stepmother. She even lashes out at some of the other campers to keep them from getting close to her. But things slowly change for her as she learns more about herself and the other campers. By the end of the book she is pretty likeable.
The creators do a great job of addressing the whole issue of the divorce and remarriage. I think this is a theme that is relatable to a lot of people. Friendship is another big theme for the book. This is where Skye starts to shine through in a positive way. There is also a bit of humor throughout the book, which helps keep the reader engaged around such serious subject matter. The characters are well crafted, both in the art and through their words and deeds.
I enjoyed Camp Midnight a lot. It is funny and well paced. Although it is targeted at middle grade readers, the book is crafted well enough for anyone to pick up and be entertained by.
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