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aliciaxingram's review
4.0
I think my only criticism would be that the beginning moves very quickly, and the italicised scenes sometimes seem a but random or unnecessary - but overall it's such a fun and magical story with a wonderful message at the end!
bigbeardedbookseller's review against another edition
4.0
I’ve had Starfell: Willow Moss and the Lost Day on my TBR for a while, but have eventually got around to reading it, and have regretted the lost time.
Dominique Valente gives us a wonderful adventure where Willow Moss discovers that no matter what other people say or think of you you are capable of greatness.
Someone has stolen last Tuesday and this could lead to the universe unravelling, Willow can find things and is tasked by Moreg Vaine (the most feared witch in Starfell) in finding it.
Along the way Willow collects a ragtag band of magic users and magical creatures who become a group of close friends and help each other overcome the difficulties and threats that stand in the way of finding the lost day.
Fast-paced, exciting and funny this is a wonderful read and a wonderful start to a series, so looking forward to the next book.
Dominique Valente gives us a wonderful adventure where Willow Moss discovers that no matter what other people say or think of you you are capable of greatness.
Someone has stolen last Tuesday and this could lead to the universe unravelling, Willow can find things and is tasked by Moreg Vaine (the most feared witch in Starfell) in finding it.
Along the way Willow collects a ragtag band of magic users and magical creatures who become a group of close friends and help each other overcome the difficulties and threats that stand in the way of finding the lost day.
Fast-paced, exciting and funny this is a wonderful read and a wonderful start to a series, so looking forward to the next book.
booksandlemonsquash's review
5.0
Perfectly brilliant fun! It’s whimsical and there’s a QUEST 😍 and all the characters are awesome.
Willow has a gift for finding lost things, but she feels left out compare to her sisters gifts. But she meets an amazing witch and then goes on a journey with her monster (not a cat!) and befriends a dragon and a girl and a guy who faints a lot and a troll. And they are such lovely wonderful friends! Naturally, there’s also a anti magic religious group to beware of, all in their journey to find Tuesday.
This is such perfect middle grade loveliness. It has all the right moments of fun, silliness, mild terror, reward and, of course, talking animals. Highly recommended.
Willow has a gift for finding lost things, but she feels left out compare to her sisters gifts. But she meets an amazing witch and then goes on a journey with her monster (not a cat!) and befriends a dragon and a girl and a guy who faints a lot and a troll. And they are such lovely wonderful friends! Naturally, there’s also a anti magic religious group to beware of, all in their journey to find Tuesday.
This is such perfect middle grade loveliness. It has all the right moments of fun, silliness, mild terror, reward and, of course, talking animals. Highly recommended.
laurenjpegler's review against another edition
4.0
I never read middle grade but I was so drawn to this lil witchy book about being appreciative for what you got and never underestimating yourself. Such a lovely and weird story. Will definitely carry on with the series!
hebrideanreader's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
luverbyrd's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Cute and Heartfelt.
Lots of little tidbits of morals and positive messages. In my opinion, it really is perfect for the 8-12 year old age range.
Valente made this fantastical world unique with her take on magical creatures and witches/wizard powers. I absolutely loved Oswin the kobold.
This is a series, but it felt like it ended on a good enough note that "there's more to the story" but not a complete cliffhanger. Which I like because I want to read the next ones but I'd rather pace them out.
Lots of little tidbits of morals and positive messages. In my opinion, it really is perfect for the 8-12 year old age range.
Valente made this fantastical world unique with her take on magical creatures and witches/wizard powers. I absolutely loved Oswin the kobold.
This is a series, but it felt like it ended on a good enough note that "there's more to the story" but not a complete cliffhanger. Which I like because I want to read the next ones but I'd rather pace them out.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death