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queenpebbles's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia, Violence, Blood, and Suicide attempt
ellanarose's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror, Violence, Gore, and Cursing
Minor: Suicide attempt, Dysphoria, Death, Transphobia, Fatphobia, and Death of parent
happysami's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Fatphobia
Minor: Transphobia, Suicide attempt, and Cancer
rosemaryandrue's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
When a strange girl lands in the turtle pond behind the School for Wayward Children in search of her lost mother, some of the students decide to go on a quest to help build the long-dead Sumi back to life so that she can fulfill her destiny.
We return to the current day storyline with this book, in which we follow both new and returning characters as they journey through different worlds in an attempt to resurrect Sumi. I liked both meeting new characters and hanging out with familiar faces, and McGuire's worlds are as vibrant and strange as ever. If some lore was relayed in rather info-dumpy dialogue, well it didn't detract much from the story.
We return to the current day storyline with this book, in which we follow both new and returning characters as they journey through different worlds in an attempt to resurrect Sumi. I liked both meeting new characters and hanging out with familiar faces, and McGuire's worlds are as vibrant and strange as ever. If some lore was relayed in rather info-dumpy dialogue, well it didn't detract much from the story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
Moderate: Eating disorder and Suicide attempt
Minor: Transphobia and War
mayaism_01's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.25
Though I felt like this book is the weakest of the series so far, it still had what I love about these books (the fantastical world-building and the great cast of characters that you get so attached to) The world gets expanded a lot in in this addition to the series which is super exciting for what it means for the upcoming books, I just found the pacing was a bit more drawn out in this book, despite it being the shortest in length, but I really enjoyed the callback to Nancy from the first book and the new additions to our adorable found family!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming and Fatphobia
Moderate: Bullying and Eating disorder
Minor: Child death, Suicide attempt, Transphobia, and Ableism
cj13's review
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, and Fatphobia
Minor: Cancer and Suicide attempt
littlems_bookworm's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
5.0
Oh I loved this one!! I already partly knew of the ending before listening but the events leading up to said ending were just perfect. I absolutely loved the use of color not just expressed but emphasized when describing confection. What I wish though, if only a moment, that there was more of a background to the baker. Part of me hopes that she will be contacted about the school? Maybe attend? Or so what Cade means by "observing someone get chosen by a door from a distance"
Content Warnings
Minor: Body shaming, Suicide attempt, and Eating disorder
twistykris's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Definitely a different vibe than the first two books! More light-hearted and, well, filled with Nonsense in a Nonsense world. I loved the world-building of Confection, but it also was difficult to wrap my brain around at times. I think I'm more suited for a Logic world 😅
It was nice to have some returning characters, especially Nancy. And I loved the addition of Cora! As a fat woman, I could understand her struggles and insecurities about how people perceive her in regards to her weight. Especially the scene where the group is walking a long distance and she feels that she, as the fat girl, can't be the first one to ask for a break.. relatable!
I do wish we got more of Layla the baker. She was only introduced towards the end and I really loved her story.
Overall, a fun story, but it was certainly harder for me to grasp the nonsensical aspects of the world. Looking forward to continuing the series!
It was nice to have some returning characters, especially Nancy. And I loved the addition of Cora! As a fat woman, I could understand her struggles and insecurities about how people perceive her in regards to her weight. Especially the scene where the group is walking a long distance and she feels that she, as the fat girl, can't be the first one to ask for a break.. relatable!
I do wish we got more of Layla the baker. She was only introduced towards the end and I really loved her story.
Overall, a fun story, but it was certainly harder for me to grasp the nonsensical aspects of the world. Looking forward to continuing the series!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Death, and Body shaming
Moderate: Body horror, Eating disorder, and Death of parent
Minor: Suicide attempt and Cancer
novelteareader's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia
Minor: Transphobia, Cancer, and Suicide attempt
olinbeth's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide attempt and Fatphobia