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beautifulpaxielreads's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Full review to come, but I thought this was a really good, well-illustrated read.
Graphic: Confinement and Death
Moderate: Medical content, Medical trauma, and Death of parent
Minor: War
hmatt's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
My biggest critique is that I didn't get more of the story at the end, so it must have been good. I loved the storytelling, and some of the themes are incredibly nuanced (and conveyed well) for a middle-grade audience.
Graphic: Confinement and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Vomit, Medical content, Colonisation, and Classism
Minor: Dementia, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, and Abandonment
thelavendermenace's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
4.75
Was a delightful short read.
Graphic: Confinement, Violence, and War
Moderate: Child death and Torture
Minor: Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Forced institutionalization, and Grief
mizelse's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Confinement and Abandonment
Minor: Death, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Self harm, and Death of parent
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