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frostburner's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A delightful little read. I don't read much translated stuff, but I really enjoyed this so I might try to pick some more of them. And the main character and Ah Roa felt so gay for each other the whole time. Only gay women are that ride or die for someone they just met.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
jaxx_attaxx's review
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
My biggest critique is that I wanted more. I wanted to see more of this world and how the magical girls operated within it, how all the characters came to be where they were and where they were going, and to see how the world got to this point and where it went.
It was extremely fast read and I want to see more books that play fast and loose with media genres crossing over like this.
It was extremely fast read and I want to see more books that play fast and loose with media genres crossing over like this.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Suicide
balloonbird's review
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was a fun read. The premise -- a 29-year-old woman becoming a magical girl -- is whimsical, but the story and characters within are earnest and sensible.
In this world, magical girls exist to balance power. Girls (a term very loosely defined for the purposes of the story) tend to be the most vulnerable people, so the universe gives some of them a little magic. Many discover or awaken their magic in dire circumstances when they are at their most powerless.
Collectively, the magical girls can make a difference. While many of their powers aren't particularly strong, they find ways of working together to great effect. For example, they form a union because it's tricky to get healthy insurance. Beyond that, they've focused their collective efforts on fixing the climate crisis.
Despite starting out with our protagonist at her bleakest and most vulnerable, I found the story, themes, and commentary of this book hopeful. I'm giving it 4.5 stars (rounded up to 5) because it's a quick, fun, and impactful read.
In this world, magical girls exist to balance power. Girls (a term very loosely defined for the purposes of the story) tend to be the most vulnerable people, so the universe gives some of them a little magic. Many discover or awaken their magic in dire circumstances when they are at their most powerless.
Collectively, the magical girls can make a difference. While many of their powers aren't particularly strong, they find ways of working together to great effect. For example, they form a union because it's tricky to get healthy insurance. Beyond that, they've focused their collective efforts on fixing the climate crisis.
Despite starting out with our protagonist at her bleakest and most vulnerable, I found the story, themes, and commentary of this book hopeful. I'm giving it 4.5 stars (rounded up to 5) because it's a quick, fun, and impactful read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
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