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asreadbykat's review against another edition
5.0
Why is no one really talking about this series? With all the Kiki's Delivery Service fans in the world, how has this book not blown up?
I absolutely enjoyed this novel from the very first page. It's cute, heart-warming, touching, and cozy, with just the right amount of danger to make Eva's journey seem as serious as it is for her.
This story gave me all the Studio Ghibli vibes blended with Western storytelling, and I couldn't put the book down. By the end, I was attached to all of the characters we ran into, and I desperately wanted Eva to settle down in Auteri for the rest of her life.
This isn't a story for those looking for "Chosen One" journey, or an "end of the world" theme (at least, in this book, not sure about the sequel); this is for those who want to read about a young girl learning how to have confidence in herself, and use her own strengths to achieve her goals and help the people she cares about. It's a perfect book for preteens, and if I were teaching in America, this would DEFINITELY be in my classroom library, especially if I taught 5th-6th grade.
Eva is a wonderfully flawed but endearing main character, and I was invested in her journey from beginning to end. I definitely plan to read the sequel as soon as I can get my hands on it!
TL;DR: A cozy, fast-read that fans of Kiki's Delivery Service will definitely enjoy.
I absolutely enjoyed this novel from the very first page. It's cute, heart-warming, touching, and cozy, with just the right amount of danger to make Eva's journey seem as serious as it is for her.
This story gave me all the Studio Ghibli vibes blended with Western storytelling, and I couldn't put the book down. By the end, I was attached to all of the characters we ran into, and I desperately wanted Eva to settle down in Auteri for the rest of her life.
This isn't a story for those looking for "Chosen One" journey, or an "end of the world" theme (at least, in this book, not sure about the sequel); this is for those who want to read about a young girl learning how to have confidence in herself, and use her own strengths to achieve her goals and help the people she cares about. It's a perfect book for preteens, and if I were teaching in America, this would DEFINITELY be in my classroom library, especially if I taught 5th-6th grade.
Eva is a wonderfully flawed but endearing main character, and I was invested in her journey from beginning to end. I definitely plan to read the sequel as soon as I can get my hands on it!
TL;DR: A cozy, fast-read that fans of Kiki's Delivery Service will definitely enjoy.
anoriel's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
kikiwi's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
mooholcomb's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
jessicainanook's review against another edition
4.0
Hello it's a cute little witch and her fire fox in a town by the sea. She fixes things! It's cute! Read it! Definitely some Kiki vibes.
sarah0554's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
lemonbun's review against another edition
2.0
I got the book because I saw really great reviews from people I follow. However I just didn't really like it.
I did like the images created of the sceneries. I also appreciate what the author wanted to do and what emotions they wanted to invoke. Unfortunately it just felt quite forced and the writing in general came across as amateur. I noticed it early on in the book and figured I would just ignore it and have fun with the story, but I felt like I was breaking immersion all the time.
I think this works well as a children's book as the writing is simple and the reader is led along. It is also nice and lighthearted, with good messages for younger readers.
I did like the images created of the sceneries. I also appreciate what the author wanted to do and what emotions they wanted to invoke. Unfortunately it just felt quite forced and the writing in general came across as amateur. I noticed it early on in the book and figured I would just ignore it and have fun with the story, but I felt like I was breaking immersion all the time.
I think this works well as a children's book as the writing is simple and the reader is led along. It is also nice and lighthearted, with good messages for younger readers.