Reviews

Sadé and Her Shadow Beasts by Rachel Faturoti

alongreader's review

5.0

I don't think my review can do this book justice, but I'll try.
Sadé's mum used to tell her stories and listen to hers in return. Their favourites were the stories Sadé set in her magical world, with its candy floss clouds, rapping roses and Nix, Sadé's best friend. The fact that she's a giant purple bird is irrelevant. But since her mother died, Sadé's world has lost its colour. Battling grief and a family who can't seem to come together, Sadé must find a way to restore her friends and her world before the darkness in it swallows her up as well.

This is an absoloutely beautiful book, heavy with fabulous illustrations. I'm not sure if the ones in my proof are the finished versions; if so, they're amazing, and if not I can't wait to see how they can be made even better. Sadé is a wonderful character. I loved that, with only one or two exceptions, everyone around her was trying their best; they weren't always sure what the best thing to do was, but they kept trying and learning and they always meant well. (That's not always an excuse, I know, but it does help!)

This is a wonderful story, both for people who've suffered some kind of loss and those who haven't. I can't wait to start selling it; it needs to be on shelves everywhere. Just fantastic.

katemoreton's review

5.0

This is a brilliant fiction for teenagers to help them understand a bit more about grief that follows a bereavement, as well as anxiety, coping strategies and support that might be available in schools. I would recommend this to teenagers, professionals working with teens, and parents/carers who might have a child in their life who will need some support following a loss. It would also be a good book for a teen to read if they are friends with a grieving teenager as it paints a could picture of someone’s inner world which hopefully will build sympathy.

bardicbramley's review

adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense 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

3.75

aliceliddle1865's review

emotional funny inspiring reflective sad tense 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

charlottesomewhere's review

emotional hopeful reflective

This is beautiful story about loss. It looks at different experiences of grief and coping with this and shoes the power of friendship and supportive family. 
Sadé's has a rich inner world which feeds her storytelling and poetry and we see how these help her with her grief and anxiety. 

alos3478's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.0

izzalice's review

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

takealookinsideabook's review

emotional hopeful informative inspiring 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