Very well-written and designed game, the art by Simon Stålenhag is superb, and a lot of care went into the layout and graphic design of the book. A full set of 4 adventures, which can be interlinked as a short campaign, is the cherry on top of the cake. The alternative, american setting was a nice touch, but it's quite obvious that a lot of more thought was put into the swedish setting, which is particularly noticeable in the adventures (not an issue, since I was far more interested in the swedish setting anyway).

If there's one flaw I would point out, it's the inherent philosophy to the game, according to which nothing that happens during the Mysteries really has an impact in the world, and everything is forgotten or explained away after the end (except, of course, to things happening to the Kid and their surroundings during the "normal life" scenes). It would have been less noticeably an issue if it weren't for the pre-written adventures themselves, which once or twice really show how unexciting it is that there's never really actual lasting consequences to failing to solve the Mysteries. But it's a design choice I can understand, and that most likely will resonate with a lot of people more than it did with me.

As usual in a Ben Baugh game, The Dreadful Secrets of Candlewick Manor is delightfully written, combining witty writing with bleak imagery brilliantly. If you want to know what a great sandbox campaign can look like, this is the example to strive for - layers upon layers waiting for a group of curious players to explore; engaging associations, people, places and yes, even monsters; intriguing new mechanics which perfectly adapt the typical Monsters and Other Childish Things play experience to the themes that this campaign setting explores.

A deeply fascinating dive into London, its importance in the Liminal world, how the different factions interact with it, and the many myths, stories and places that you might find there. An engaging read for both locals and people who have never set a foot in London. Neil Gow is a specialist like few others on writing for Liminal, having really nailed down its tone and vibes, and in case you want to check out more from him, I'd recommend taking a look at the Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/omnihedron/home).

This book really succeeds in getting the reader to want to start playing the RPG as soon as possible. From the relatively rules-light system - quick to learn and interiorize -, to the character creation - filled with really compelling character concepts -, passing through the complex faction tapestry and its associated mechanics and the two included pre-written adventures, everything is set up in a way to allow you to get the game to the table as soon as possible. The writing and the art drips with evocative Liminal Britain flavour, even to non-locals. The book itself is very well laid-out.

Very well-written and designed campaign. Perfectly encampsulates the "road trip" culture, and cleverly references plenty of elements from culturally well-known movies, games, books, tv shows, etc. Really manages to get across the feeling of a world-saving campaign, but where the typical problems that trouble kids never stop providing tension and being of relevant concern.