Books like The Crowfield Demon

This review includes fanarts done by me. ^_^How I write reviews for awesome books.Step 1: Read a book (Duh!)Step 2: Finish the book and celebrate my achievement with imaginary fans!Step 3: "Write" a review.Step 4: Post fanart and random comics instead.I don't know why I'm addicted to middle-grade children horror books... Crowfield Abbey is not your typical kids series such as Harry Poter or Percy Jackson. We don't get a school for witches and wizards in the Scottish highlands or a hidden camp for demi-gods in the States. No, you'll be surprised because Crowfield abbey is a rather dark book, yet, the magic and the otherworldly are always present throughout the story.StoryLife is peaceful once again in the Crowfield Abbey. Or at least as peaceful as it can be. Will is still helping the monks with everyday chores, while finding the time to practice playing the flute and dreaming of becoming a traveling musician. Hélas, the boring and mundane existence does not continue for long.The abbey is falling apart and money aren't enough to even get some proper food for winter, let alone spend on reparations. Something lurks between the abbey's stones, causing rumors of demons and curses. When all suspicions fall on William, it's up to the boy to deal with the intruder before he alienates everyone or someone get hurt.How do you defeat an evil that even the Unseelie King of the Fae is afraid of. How do you protect people from their own greed and stubbornness. Thankfully, Will's friends are there to help: Shadlok - the Fae Warrior who has been cursed to serve a human master until his deathBrother Snail - the kind monk who has never doubted Will before.Brother Walter - a monkey-like fae, aka habbgoblin, and Will's constant companion.***What I like***SO MUCH! The Atmosphere was creepy and intense! You see a moving shadow on the walls of a room where everyone is standing still, the noise of flapping wings, unnatural destruction and it's not just the demons and the fae that are scary as hell. Mix between history, fairy lore and christian mythology! Need I say more?Character Where do I begin? Will, our main hero, is kind, compassionate and full of dreams, but he's also envious, greedy and selfish like any normal kid. He's not a glorified version of innocence and good, instead, he's just a human. He has his own fears and doubts, and he makes stupid mistakes, but that's what makes him relatable. Shadlok - the Seelie Fae warrior. He's the cool mysterious silent type that prefers not to get involved. Yet, because of his curse, he is bound to be a servant for the rest of his life. I was intrigued by him in the first book, but in the second one ... I was left with my jaw hanging open. Shadlok is such an emotionless and cold character most of the time, so when we DO see him express his feelings it's always in a very extreme way. For instance, when Will complains about the Cook, Shadlok offers to turn the nasty man into a frog. Will thinks he's joking, but the fey just stares at him intensely and says - I can do it, you know. Just say the word. Whaaaaa? Jeeeeeezasss, that's freaking creepy! LOVE IT! And it leaves me dumbfounded! We know that there is deep hatred nestled in his soul and you don't want him as an enemy, but you can never guess it 75% of the time. It's a character that surprises you and leaves you wondering about his true intentions. The Hobb- He's the cute fluffy character that reminds me that the world in this book is not as threatening and dangerous as it always seem.The Unseelie King - I love every scene with him! I can't say anything without spoiling the book. And many others.***What I didn't like***...Oh! I'm supposed to say something? Well, ok, let me think. Hmmmm...My only complain would be that the majority of the grown ups are rather 1-dimensional. Especially the monks, who come across as greedy, nasty or narrow-minded, without leaving any space for surprises. If I'm recommending this book to anyone, I would warn them not to expect a cheery and adorable children's tale. The first half of the first book is slightly difficult to get into, the world is darker, the pace is rather slow and the horror... ConclusionI loved the Crowfield Curse, I ADORE the Crowfield Demon, and I can hardly wait to get my hands on the third installment ... well, I'll wait of course, but it will be so painful X( Crowfield Demon:First read: February 8 - 13, 2014Last Reread: January 5 - 10, 2016Rating: Still awesome!