Firstly, Ransom Riggs is pretty much the coolest name ever.

Now that we have that out of the way, let’s talk about his book. OK, so he’s written several, but I’ve only read one. And that one is “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.” If the name alone weren’t enough to make me pick up the book, just look at that cover. It’s a creepy little girl, and she’s levitating. Mission accomplished, book cover designer person, I am in.

This is the story of a 16-year-old boy with a grandpa who thinks monsters are trying to kill him. But he’s just a crazy old grandpa who’s losing his mind. Or is he? Spoilers! Grandpa’s not crazy! There totally are monsters, as our plucky teenage protagonist soon learns! Except he’s not plucky so much as kind of in those teenage doldrums. But then he goes to Wales! And much confusing mayhem ensues!

If you read this story — and if you enjoy things such as adventure, monsters, mayhem and peculiar children, you certainly should read this story — you will ask yourself a question at the end. That question will be: Will There Be a Sequel? Allow me to save you the Googling time. “Yes, There Will Be a Sequel.” I’m glad to know that, because this book was a blast to read.