I received this book from Edelweiss/the Publisher in exchange of an honest review.

As a hamster girl + a fan of books like this + evil world domination lover I just had to get this book when I spotted it on Edelweiss. It looked too good to pass!

In this book we meet Teddy who has just moved to Ravensbarrow and is now on to his first day at school. Oh boy, he already had his doubts about this town and the school, but after this day I wonder if he still wants to stick around. I mean, being a new kid is terrifying already, but add to that hamsters that are evil? Having to save the school and peeps you don’t even know? Plus, the fact that you have to face your hatred and disgust for milk? If he had known that I guess that he would have just stayed in bed. I wouldn’t have blamed him at all. Teddy was at times a bit annoying, but in overall I found him a good MC and I loved that despite everything he did try to keep on going. And that he was able to find people like him. Oh, and I could 100% understand his analogy about how society/stuff worked for him. Yes, I also feel like that, especially in school I had it. These days I have mastered some ways, but back then I was like whut and felt like an outsider a lot of times. I was glad when I found friends who understood me.

The evil hamsters were terrifically awesome and I just adored it. I guess, as a hamster girl, I wouldn’t mind being controlled by one, haha. Though the real plan by Scrabbles, no thank you. Haha. Yes, this hamster has plans and they are big, gruesome, and scary. But you know what, when we learn of the reason why he was doing it? I just couldn’t entirely fault him, yes, it is maybe not the way to go, but he had some good intentions along the way. It sounds weird to sympathise with a hamster with evil plans. But hey, I am sure I am not alone in this one. I did love how the hamsters all worshipped Heather and how they even had a catchphrase when they met up in the hallways and other places. I am now wondering if my hamsters also see me as the great provider and that they have faith in me, that would be cool. As long as they don’t go evil though, haha.

I did love seeing how they zombified the humans though! And had a big laugh that not everyone was noticing that. I guess everyone was just too hyped about the big announcement + the hamsters (even evil they are cute) running around!

I loved how things went in this book and how things got more exciting. I was really rooting for Teddy and his new friends to be able to save the school. Find a way. Not be hamsterfied.

Oh, and even more love is that this is the first book in a series! We get hints throughout the book that there is something in Ravensbarrow that is strange/off/odd, and I am so excited to discover more of this town and see what is going on.

Oh, and if someone REALLY REALLY shows all the signs that he or she REALLY REALLY hates or dislikes something? Don’t try to find out how far you can go. Haha. Teddy is really not into milk.

The illustrations were just oodles and oodles of fun. I love the characters designs, the hamsters were well done (and I love their evil faces but also when they go cute again), and there is more!

The only thing, Tienna wasn’t always a favourite. Her impulsiveness reminded of myself, but there were moments that I just wanted her to be a bit kinder, a bit more sweet, a bit less reactive. She did have many good times and I did like how she was there for Teddy, but at times she was too much.

All in all, I would HIGHLY recommend this book to all. This was just way too much fun! Evil hamsters. Fun illustrations. Secrets that I cannot wait to be explored more. Great characters.