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adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.75
A great middle grade book about accepting the things you can't control and learning healthy ways to control the things you can. This modern fairytale mixes contemporary issues (the pandemic, police corruption, etc), cultural elements (food, folklore, legends, clothes, religion, etc), and settings (both magical and real) to weave together a tale in which every element feels intentional and important. And the themes are ones kids and adults alike can relate to.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Stalking, Death, Dementia, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Pandemic/Epidemic, and Violence
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