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loungeroomlizard's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I like the idea that magic just makes a change in the pattern, such that the thing that you wanted to happen was always going to happen, but only because of the magic. Magic as being deniable. It's a very gentle idea and I like the way it's presented through the thoughts of the protagonist.
Content Warnings
Minor: Incest, Grief, Death, Car accident, Bullying, Sexual content, Racism, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Injury/Injury detail, Suicidal thoughts, Abortion, Child death, and Antisemitism
cb1984's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Just an absolute love letter to classic Sci-fi and fantasy. If you love that, you'll probably at least enjoy this. There's a lot of fun references (and I feel like I missed at least half of them), and interesting discussion of classic SF authors.
The main character was good enough. Nothing special, but good. The plot was fine. I guess I just feel a bit disappointed by the plot. Trying to be vague to avoid spoilers, but I really thought the magic system would link into the overall plot more and provide some interesting twists.
Overall, fun but nothing special. I can see why it won awards voted on by SF and fantasy fans, but also why it isn't particularly well known. It just doesn't feel like it'll stay with me.
The main character was good enough. Nothing special, but good. The plot was fine. I guess I just feel a bit disappointed by the plot. Trying to be vague to avoid spoilers, but I really thought the magic system would link into the overall plot more and provide some interesting twists.
Overall, fun but nothing special. I can see why it won awards voted on by SF and fantasy fans, but also why it isn't particularly well known. It just doesn't feel like it'll stay with me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism
Minor: Car accident and Bullying
carabones's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Oh, wow—what a special book. Walton’s protagonist is Mori, a 15-year-old girl who has run away from her dangerous mother and is sent to boarding school away from her beloved home in Wales. At school, Mori immerses herself in her favorite sci-fi books and dabbles in magic while trying to make friends and process her trauma and new disability. The diary style and heavy sci-fi/fantasy references may not appeal to everyone, but if you're up for that, this book is a real treat. A love letter to genre fiction, libraries, and the healing powers of books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Ableism, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, and Death
Moderate: Medical content, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Car accident, Injury/Injury detail, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Suicidal thoughts
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