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szuum's review
emotional
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death of parent and Death
ashleycmms's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Violence and Car accident
naomiysl's review against another edition
Got too heavy for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
bookbrig'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
5.0
What a fantastic story! It's got an outstanding audiobook, and the way it braids mermaid story into human story into island story into family story works so well. I love Kira, and as an adult reader I teared up several times in the story, including where she's working through stuff around her mom and the consequences of her wish. I love the magic and the sense of place, as they really ground the fantasy parts. It gets a bit scary near the end, but not gory or too dark. The presence of a loving friend or caring adult at each scary part helps balance the tension a little. I'll definitely be bringing this to our schools, and I highly recommend it if you're looking for a wonderful summer read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Confinement
Minor: Slavery, Kidnapping, and Car accident
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