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madame_abeille's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
fast-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness
plasticpansy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness
twstdtink's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A beautiful story about loving through illness (MS), sisterhood, friendship, moving, and going back to one's roots. My 9-year-old and I thoroughly enjoyed the story and the imagery. While the theme of ghosts might be slightly unsettling for younger children, there's nothing explicitly frightening in the book. I feel it's important to clarify, as it's implied several times that the sister might die, she does not.
Content Warnings
Minor: Terminal illness
unusuallyy's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, and Terminal illness
Minor: Child death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief
leahharlann's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
What tries to be a diverse book celebrating Day of the Dead and recognizing cystic fibrosis is a woefully disrespectful story that trivializes and misrepresents Dia de los Muertos, and fails to recognizes the terrible history of Spanish missions in California.
When grievances were brought to the author's attention, she deflected or even doubled down. There is now a non-apology on her website, but it took way too long to appear and is tucked away. PLEASE do not use this book as a cultural lesson on Dia de los Muertos.
When grievances were brought to the author's attention, she deflected or even doubled down. There is now a non-apology on her website, but it took way too long to appear and is tucked away. PLEASE do not use this book as a cultural lesson on Dia de los Muertos.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cultural appropriation
Moderate: Terminal illness
Minor: Child death and Death
ju_harue's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-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
Eu adorei essa história. Assim como Coragem, Raina consegue transmitir coisas tão intensas de uma forma bem delicada, simples, tocante para todas as idades.
Eu comprei esse livro de presente para uma prima de 12/13 anos e ela adorou, tanto quanto Coragem. Recomendo super para infantojuvenil, sempre falando de assuntos mais "pesados" com responsabilidade e carinho.
Achei o desfecho tão singelo e lindo, condizente com toda a aventura do livro, porque o que importa não é o desfecho, mas o caminho…
Eu comprei esse livro de presente para uma prima de 12/13 anos e ela adorou, tanto quanto Coragem. Recomendo super para infantojuvenil, sempre falando de assuntos mais "pesados" com responsabilidade e carinho.
Achei o desfecho tão singelo e lindo, condizente com toda a aventura do livro, porque o que importa não é o desfecho, mas o caminho…
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Child death, Chronic illness, Terminal illness, and Grief
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
thyroyalreader's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Terminal illness
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Grief
ro_lux's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Child death
morganperks's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Terminal illness, and Grief
my_weird_bookish_heart's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, and Terminal illness