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iviarelle's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
0.25
My initial impression of this book was very positive. Then I learned that it's based on residential schools, and that's just not sitting right with me anymore.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Confinement, Fatphobia, Forced institutionalization, and Xenophobia
Minor: Body horror, Child abuse, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gore, and Religious bigotry
rynicolereads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was the ultimate comfort read and everything I needed last week! In some ways I was reminded of a Lemony Snicket novel, but at the same time it was completely unique and a world all its own. Although this looks like it could be a middle grade book, it was written for adults and there are so many big, and extremely relevant, topics throughout. I read this for book club and our entire group of very eclectic readers absolutely loved it!
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying and Confinement
321zeggy's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Confinement, Hate crime, and Racism
Minor: Body shaming
kirkspockreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book was extremely MY SHIT! I love found families, but queer found families? YES PLEASE! I want that shit in my eyeballs ALWAYS.
What a delightful read after all the shit I’ve been feeling recently because of... *gestures at everything*. This book was soul cleansing and heartwarming. An incredibly lovely ending. Reminded me a bit of “In Other Lands” because it also deals with magical children in a world similar to our “real” world.
If you have a younger reader in your life I think they would enjoy this, especially if they’re an HP person.
What a delightful read after all the shit I’ve been feeling recently because of... *gestures at everything*. This book was soul cleansing and heartwarming. An incredibly lovely ending. Reminded me a bit of “In Other Lands” because it also deals with magical children in a world similar to our “real” world.
If you have a younger reader in your life I think they would enjoy this, especially if they’re an HP person.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Body shaming and Fatphobia
Minor: Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, and Physical abuse
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