Review of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016) by Skylynn T — 12 Oct 2016

Didn't follow the book after initial set up. Disappointing.

This review of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016) was written by Skylynn T on 12 Oct 2016.

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children has generally received positive reviews.

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