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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
This was a fantastic book. I started it thinking it was something else but it turned out to be something even better. The story-line was so interesting that it was very hard to put down. I finished it still amazed that it is a kids book. Everyone should read it.
I absolutely adored this book! I decided to go with the audiobook, and the narrator is amazing!
This is one of my new faves. I need to check out more by this author. I just loved everything about it.
This is one of my new faves. I need to check out more by this author. I just loved everything about it.
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
As a former middle school teacher, this book is great for that age range.
As an adult, I loved this story and its characters. Even though it did get repetitive as others mentioned.
I’m still wondering what the sorrow eaters greatest sorrow was though
As an adult, I loved this story and its characters. Even though it did get repetitive as others mentioned.
I’m still wondering what the sorrow eaters greatest sorrow was though
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It was such a sweet book. it was so fun to read!
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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:
Yes
What a great story. The narrator did a lovely job giving everyone a unique voice and life. I loved how emotions were addressed and made you think.
It was great to see how the different storylines came together. I loved the ripple effects of the decisions and how it unraveled.
Another high recommendation to for any age, especially if they love fantasy. I think it would bring up interesting questions to discuss with kids.
It was great to see how the different storylines came together. I loved the ripple effects of the decisions and how it unraveled.
Another high recommendation to for any age, especially if they love fantasy. I think it would bring up interesting questions to discuss with kids.
I love this book. This was my second time reading it and I absolutely adore the many and varied themes and truths that run through it. Particularly those around sorrow, grief, memory and love. The complexity of character and motivations are utterly honest to the human experience while being wrapped in delight, quirk and mystery.
I can't say enough about the honest attempt Barnhill makes to help readers (particularly young readers though I suspect all ages continue to struggle) through the complexity of grief and the everlasting effects of sorrow. Because it is true, there is no love without loss. Never an easy reality to learn but an honest and whole one and Barnhill makes that soul penetrating clear through this wonderful tale of a young girl coming of age and into herself.
I can't say enough about the honest attempt Barnhill makes to help readers (particularly young readers though I suspect all ages continue to struggle) through the complexity of grief and the everlasting effects of sorrow. Because it is true, there is no love without loss. Never an easy reality to learn but an honest and whole one and Barnhill makes that soul penetrating clear through this wonderful tale of a young girl coming of age and into herself.
Beautiful. Sweet. Magical. I am so touched by Xan and Luna, Glerk and Fyrian, Antain and Ethyne. This book read like a children’s Handmaid’s Tale but with much more hope and dragons and magic. Strong themes of adoption and found family also broke my heart and glued it back together again. Absolutely loved this book and couldn’t wait to read it out loud with my kiddos each night.
Amazing fairy-tale like story about societal control, misconceptions, and love. I liked this book much better than "When Women Were Dragons." Highly recommend!
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot