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mbecker30's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is honestly the best book I have ever read. It can get a little bit emotional and there are some rather violent murders in the book for readers that don’t like gore, although there are only about 2 gruesome descriptions. This book is full of juicy plot twists and interesting characters (some of them animals.) that keep the story moving at a good pace. In the beginning of the book, there are many confusing things that seem to be introduced at random, but there are several eureka 💡 moments in the book that make it all make sense.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
Although the bad things mentioned above are…bad, things book has very few and far between mentions, so I believe this book is still perfect for middle grades, myself being one of them.macmannwood's review
medium-paced
5.0
this book is incredibly unique. i loved the story, and i can definitely see myself teaching this. i agree with other reviews here: the descriptions of torture and murder may be too much for some young readers. the story is whimsical but dark. i recommend it for anyone looking for an imaginative and descriptive read
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma, Murder, and Torture
kokonoka's review
adventurous
dark
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
A little childish (unrealistic advocacy against animal cruelty, seems to ignore how animals eat each other as well) but an interesting and thought-provoking read. Bit of a plot hole as to the origin of the main character.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Torture
stw07's review
dark
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
3.75
Interesting story and I loved the ending, but the writing style kind of made it hard for me to feel connected to the characters.
This is YA but there’s a few pretty grotesque murders so probably not appropriate for some young readers….
This is YA but there’s a few pretty grotesque murders so probably not appropriate for some young readers….
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Torture
audrey_12's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Car accident, Colonisation, Death, Forced institutionalization, and Murder
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