Warning. Nothing, literally NOTHING is as it seems. The longer I read, the more I was convinced that the title would randomly decide to change or something crazy like that.

I read Howl's Moving Castle at the beginning of this year and had no idea that there was a series. The cover of my copy says that it's a companion to Howl's moving castle so I didn't expect a whole lot of connections and inter-world weaving. (Just made that word up unless it's already a thing) Anyway...at first, Castle in the Air is literally it's own book and has nothing to do with book 1. Completely different characters, setting and plot that I found very enchanting and engrossing. I automatically fell in love with the main character, Abdullah. I found his character, with his constant day dreaming, very relatable. Couldn't get enough of his flattering/Over-the-top sayings.

But then things started to change. Locations started to sound familiar, as did some names. (Remember that it's been almost a year since I read book 1) Then out of nowhere *BOOM* I was back in book 1. There were so many twists and unexpected surprises that they made my head spin. In fact it was so dizzying that I missed the easy going style in the earlier parts of the book.

Overall it was enjoyable. Don't get me wrong, I love twist and turns, but in my opinion I think the author takes too much joy in deceiving the reader. Not that it's a bad thing, it's just a bit overwhelming at times.

I highly, HIGHLY, suggest that you read the entire series one after another. Don't take an extended break like I did. I had to Google names to refresh my memory about familiar characters.