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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
While the book itself isn’t bad, I couldn’t get into it. It took me so long to finish it — partly because after reading 60 or so pages, I entered a reading slump— but I’m glad I did finish it in the end.
( 3 stars )
this was enjoyable but also very anticlimactic. mixed feelings.
this was enjoyable but also very anticlimactic. mixed feelings.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoyed this adventure and the characters and the vivid imagery I imagined in my head. Not all of it was great and I could see how the writing put off people and the repetition of it. The ending wrapped up too nicely for me. I loved the whole demon spirit mythology.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
One of my absolute faves ever
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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
reads like a feminist fairytale. the prose is delightful, and contributed a lot to my enjoyment of this book.
the only issue i would raise is that the depictions of sexism sometimes feel a bit contrived, because the author didn't find the right balance between realistic and fairy-talesque for... something like that. it didn't hit the right "pitch" for me, and/or could have been more subtle. admittedly, it is difficult to do, but it made some passages of the book feel really out of place.
the only issue i would raise is that the depictions of sexism sometimes feel a bit contrived, because the author didn't find the right balance between realistic and fairy-talesque for... something like that. it didn't hit the right "pitch" for me, and/or could have been more subtle. admittedly, it is difficult to do, but it made some passages of the book feel really out of place.
I loved everything about this book, from the Japanese folklore influence to the individual characters. This is nearly perfect YA fantasy. I especially loved that we have a heroine who is finding her voice and learning that she doesn't have to bend to fit the mold. Did I mention funny? Miuko's wry little thoughts often had me giggling to myself. This is absolutely a book for all the wild and wonderful girls in your life, the ones who are a bit too loud, a bit too extra, a bit too tired of trying to make themselves small. In some ways I almost want to label this an allegory, because it WORKS as one...that's all I can say without spoiling things. I'm an 'old' woman and I still wanted to cry when I finished reading this because it feels so unapologetically fresh and freeing, a manifesto to falling in love with yourself and with the world around you.
adventurous
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:
No
I love Asian mythology, especially about yokai. A Thousand Steps into Night is pretty good and reads more like middle grade to me. So it's more on the cute side with Miuko trying to reverse the curse that turns her into a demon. She meets spirits and makes friends along the way during her quest. It was an enjoyable read and I recommend listening to the audiobook. The narrator did a great job!
Loved this!!! I always love an epic fantasy, and one that has this much magic and adventure was fantastic! The people that Miuko met, and the friends she made was fantastic (especially the friends!!!) and I just wished that it didn't end.
I read another review that compared this to Studio Ghibli movies and I totally agree!
I read another review that compared this to Studio Ghibli movies and I totally agree!