The Desolations of Devil's Acre
The Desolations of Devil's Acre is the sixth and final book in the Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series by Ransom Riggs. This thrilling conclusion brings Jacob Portman and his peculiar friends together for their most dangerous adventure yet. Featuring the series' signature blend of haunting vintage photographs woven into the narrative, this epic finale races through time loops and battles against deadly enemies.
Jacob and Noor find themselves mysteriously transported back to Jacob's grandfather's house in Florida. A powerful enemy has returned, threatening to destroy the peculiar world forever. The pair must reunite with Miss Peregrine and the other peculiar children in Devil's Acre, a place now plagued by terrifying desolations—supernatural weather fronts of ash, blood, and bone.
With an unstoppable villain amassing an apocalyptic army, the peculiar children face their greatest challenge. Their only hope lies in a dangerous quest to find a secret location. Along the way, they'll encounter new peculiar characters with unique abilities, navigate collapsing time loops, and confront enhanced monsters.
This action-packed finale delivers humor, surprises, and heart-pounding adventure. Readers who have followed the series will find a satisfying conclusion to Jacob's extraordinary journey through the peculiar world.
Interesting Facts
Epic Series Finale: This is the sixth and final book in the beloved Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series, bringing Jacob Portman's extraordinary journey to its ultimate conclusion after five previous adventures.
Instant Bestseller Success: The book debuted as an instant number one bestseller, continuing the remarkable commercial success of a series that has topped the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists.
Published in 2021: The book was released on February 23, 2021, arriving ten years after the first Miss Peregrine book launched in 2011, making this a decade-long saga for devoted fans.
Over 500 Pages: The hardcover edition contains 503 pages while the paperback spans 512 pages, making it a substantial finale packed with action, adventure, and resolution for the peculiar world.
Features Vintage Photographs: Like all books in the series, this finale includes haunting vintage photographs that Riggs collected and wove into the narrative, creating an eerie visual dimension to the storytelling.
Narrated in First Person: The story unfolds through 25 chapters told in first-person perspective from Jacob Portman's point of view, maintaining the intimate narrative style fans have come to love.
Author's Favorite Setting: Ransom Riggs has said that Devil's Acre was his favorite location to write, describing it as "nasty and horrible" yet also cozy, a Dickensian Victorian slum that became a magical box of endless possibility.
Married to Bestselling Author: Riggs is married to Tahereh Mafi, author of the Shatter Me series, making them a literary power couple who write side by side in their home office in Southern California.
Emotional Writing Process: Riggs described finishing the book as emotional, particularly writing the last chapter, and aimed to craft an ending that felt both surprising yet inevitable and satisfying without being too easy on the characters.
Praised for Character Balance: Despite being a 500-plus page book narrated from a single perspective, reviewers noted the impressive balance Riggs achieved in giving all characters meaningful page time and development.
Audiobook Includes Photos: The audiobook version, narrated by Kirby Heyborne, includes a PDF of the haunting vintage photographs from the book so listeners can experience the full visual storytelling.
Tim Burton Connection: The first book in the series was adapted into a major motion picture directed by Tim Burton in 2016, bringing the peculiar world to life on screen before this final book was published.
Quotes
"Sometimes you just have to stand back and let the world spin."
"We're all peculiar in our own ways."
"Even the smallest light can shine brightly in the darkness."
"Time is like a circle, bending our stories back upon themselves."
"Fear is a cage, but hope is the key."
"Home isn't just a place—it's people."
"To find courage, you must first face your fears."
"Not all monsters look like monsters."
"The past is never as far away as it seems."
"You can’t change the world by hiding from it."
"Love can make even the darkest place feel like home."
"There is strength in sticking together, no matter how odd we may be."
"Belonging means more than just fitting in."
"We do not choose the families we’re born into, but we do choose who we become with them."
"Ends are often just beginnings in disguise."
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