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chrissy22's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
A whimsical, Studio Ghibli vibe throughout. The world-building was descriptive enough that I could picture everything. The writing was lyrical. I did think the characters and their growth could’ve been more fleshed out and their development more poignant. I feel it could have had more adult themes when it came to development. I also deducted points for it being insta-love. It happened way too quickly without any build or struggle which made this, along with not enough risk taken for character development, feel more YA than adult. I also thing climax and main conflict could’ve been more fleshed out given how it was so centered throughout the plot. A lot happened off page.
Overall, did really enjoy this book. It was magical.
Overall, did really enjoy this book. It was magical.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cancer and Abortion
poppywyatt's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Blood
Moderate: Torture
Minor: Sexual content
bookishmrsnelson's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
It took a while for me to get into the story. The style was strange to me, and it was hard to connect with the characters at first. By the end, it was worth it. The narrative was beautifully woven overall, and I finished the book with tears.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Death, Blood, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Pregnancy
todaymariaread's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book feels so alive and sparkly! It’s the first one to make me cry this year, both happy and sad tears. Highly recommend reading it, especially with some Ghibli instrumental in the background.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Violence, Blood, and Abandonment
quirky_turtl3's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Moderate: Violence, Blood, and Alcohol
Minor: Sexual content
caseyreadslol's review against another edition
the best pizza in manhattan state
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Blood, and Pregnancy
fozzybookmouse's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
5.0
Such a beautiful and evocative book. And a surprisingly romantic book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Abortion
m_a_j's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-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
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Pregnancy
lunaquarius's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
Endings and beginnings are the same point in time.
Water Moon is a pastel dream: a pawn shop hidden in a ramen restaurant that trades regrets for tea, a silver moon reflected in the water of a pond that takes you to another world, a night market in the clouds and a museum of fluttering origami cranes. Every moment felt precious, something I wanted to hold close even after the last page.
Yambao weaved and gives poignant thoughts and truths about life, existence, and what it means to live mortally through the lens of Hana and Keishin’s journey through a magical other world. It’s bittersweet and sometimes almost melancholy, but always always soft and whimsical.
I loved this book so much, it already holds a special place in my heart and is one worth rereading.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment and Alcohol
Minor: Blood and Death of parent
lauramcc7's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail