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adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I kept having to remind myself that this is a book for middle schoolers, but even then it felt lackluster and not as mysterious as the author had intended. The pacing of finding the letters seemed off (why did they have to go on a big hunt for the last but not the second? ) and even the letters themselves didn't love up to the promises made in the summary: I was expecting something a lot more groundbreaking, especially given the contents.
That said, I do think that Brie's mixed feelings about her parents, grieving, friends, etc. are relatable, and kids dealing with death of a parent would probably find comfort in this book. It just wasn't for me.
That said, I do think that Brie's mixed feelings about her parents, grieving, friends, etc. are relatable, and kids dealing with death of a parent would probably find comfort in this book. It just wasn't for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dementia and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Cancer and Terminal illness
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