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dchaniewski's review against another edition
5.0
I really hope Studio Ghibli turns this into a film.
eibareads's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars!!
This book was very strange but not in a bad way! It was just unlike anything I’ve ever read before. It reads a bit like a fairy tale but with several unexpected twists that were very intriguing. I liked the world it was set in and the style is nice and clear. I think this leans toward being a middle grade novel in style but the content is more YA, which didn’t bother me at all but it’s just good to know. I liked Miuko and I LOVED Geiki and all the characters were quite well done.
The overall theme of self acceptance was really cool and well executed, and I liked the discussions of misogyny too. Miuko was such an interesting protagonist as someone who had never really fit into the societal mold, and then suddenly fits even less and manages to learn from it. Very very neat.
The world building could have been more fleshed out but what was there was great! As a whole I thought this was a very fun and interesting book and I’m glad to have read it.
This book was very strange but not in a bad way! It was just unlike anything I’ve ever read before. It reads a bit like a fairy tale but with several unexpected twists that were very intriguing. I liked the world it was set in and the style is nice and clear. I think this leans toward being a middle grade novel in style but the content is more YA, which didn’t bother me at all but it’s just good to know. I liked Miuko and I LOVED Geiki and all the characters were quite well done.
The overall theme of self acceptance was really cool and well executed, and I liked the discussions of misogyny too. Miuko was such an interesting protagonist as someone who had never really fit into the societal mold, and then suddenly fits even less and manages to learn from it. Very very neat.
The world building could have been more fleshed out but what was there was great! As a whole I thought this was a very fun and interesting book and I’m glad to have read it.
eponymous_city's review against another edition
I don't tend to like the retold fairytale genre, but I grabbed this because I needed a new audiobook and this was recommended on tiktok as good fantasy with Japanese folklore vibe by a Japanese American woman and I didn't have a lot of time to decide. It was cute and I did enjoy the character's relationship arc from distrust to love, but I have confirmed that this type of story is not the vibe for me. On top of that, I cannot fathom why they chose a white lady to narrate the audiobook! Her accent really pulled me out. There's got to be at least one female japanese-american voice actor who they could have hired...
masmasumi's review against another edition
4.0
Reasons I loved this book:
Strong female protagonists
LGBTQ representation
Diverse author and protagonist
Fairytale/Adventure
Commentary on gender norms
Emphasis on relationships
Respect for life
Value of integrity and sincerity
I had a few things that I wanted answered, but I can live without. I can’t wait for the further adventures of Miuko and Geiki!
Can’t wait for the next book! Thank you to the author, publisher and netgally for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.
Read this one.
Strong female protagonists
LGBTQ representation
Diverse author and protagonist
Fairytale/Adventure
Commentary on gender norms
Emphasis on relationships
Respect for life
Value of integrity and sincerity
I had a few things that I wanted answered, but I can live without. I can’t wait for the further adventures of Miuko and Geiki!
Can’t wait for the next book! Thank you to the author, publisher and netgally for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.
Read this one.
aslihan_poppins's review against another edition
5.0
this is one of the best books i've read in my LIFE
christinagizzi's review against another edition
5.0
This was a type of book that I had not read or experienced before. Even though it was fiction, I could tell that it was based on traditions and beliefs that were had around the time that the book was set. I hated that women were treated worse than children. It was like they had no place in society and were expected to be quiet and stay out of the public eye. I guess this is how it was in that time period, but it made me feel uneasy. I loved the story and how it was different from anything I had ever read. Miuko is adventurous and brave, not thinking about societal norms and doing what is best for the people that she cares about. This book was longer than a book I would normally read, but I really enjoyed it.
mrskweber's review against another edition
4.0
This book showed up on my radar for Wisconsin’s battle of the books.
I loved that reading this book was the gift of being thrown into Japanese culture while on an adventure. I truly didn’t anticipate the twists and turns taken in this book and adored the characters. Sometimes it was hard to follow toward the end with the chaos that goes on, but truly very enjoyable.
I loved that reading this book was the gift of being thrown into Japanese culture while on an adventure. I truly didn’t anticipate the twists and turns taken in this book and adored the characters. Sometimes it was hard to follow toward the end with the chaos that goes on, but truly very enjoyable.
keiratuten's review against another edition
5.0
A Thousand Steps Into Night is one of the best fantasy books I've read within the last 5 years. The worldbuilding is beautiful and the way we see character development in Miuko throughout the course of her journey is breathtaking. Every chapter brings something new and I was left breathless with the complexities of the relm of Awara. If I had the chance to read this again for the first time I would take it.
woolardhe's review against another edition
4.0
This book was a great fantasy book, but I felt as though the many definitions and character introductions made it confusing. I think this book could’ve been split up into two or three different stories! Otherwise, I loved being wrapped into this story and the second half of the book was so good!!
I also really appreciated the casual introduction of non-binary and transgender characters AND how this story worked with no romantic connections.
I also really appreciated the casual introduction of non-binary and transgender characters AND how this story worked with no romantic connections.