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adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book truly filled me with wonder. I loved the way magic was described in the book. The only negative of the book was that sometimes the dialogue was a bit clunky. But I thoroughly enjoyed the lyrical writing style when it came to magic and the way it interacted with the world. This book would perfectly suit a film adaptation by Hayao Miyazaki. The quiet power of elderly women to disrupt power hierarchies matches his films, as well as the magical wonders which would look gorgeous animated.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Grief, and Sexism
Minor: War, Classism, and Fire/Fire injury
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