2.9k reviews for:

Kiki's Delivery Service

Eiko Kadono

4.09 AVERAGE

elizabeth1392's review against another edition

4.5

lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

takitothecrim's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

dadalberudva's review against another edition

4.5

lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

indigo666's review against another edition

4.5

hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

joeyhb19's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous funny relaxing fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

sheenagnos's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous funny medium-paced

secteno_a_precteno's review against another edition

3.75

adventurous slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

larsy_'s review against another edition

3.5

relaxing slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

busystressedbutbookblessed's review against another edition

4.0

lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

celesteskies's review against another edition

5.0

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

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A gentle, whimsical read that felt like a familiar blanket or well-loved pillow... simple, warm, and quietly magical.

I’ve loved the Studio Ghibli film since childhood, and reading the story that inspired it felt like returning to something dear. While the book itself is episodic and understated, that’s part of its charm. It doesn’t need drama or grandeur to be special. Just a kind-hearted witch, her sassy black cat, and a town in need of a little magic.