Reviews

The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill

jessbianconi's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing sad 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? It's complicated

4.5

grey_skiess's review against another edition

3.0

I'm not totally settled on how I feel about this book but I do know one thing and that is that it's not a middle grade book. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone who isn't at least in high school due to the heavy subject matter and graphic scenes that are in it similar to how the later Harry Potter books are middle grade but are honestly too dark for the recommended age for a middle grade reader. 

sharoniously's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

therealcarla's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced

4.25

skepticbook's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-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

3.5

librarylandlisa's review against another edition

4.0

Loved this story. I had no idea what exactly to expect before reading it, but I have wanted to read it since it came out. I finally got the opportunity this year for the middle-grade book club at work. I felt deeply for Xan and her choices and hope my kids read this so we can talk about the themes in the novel.

leulizzie's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious 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

4.0

jhanvii's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

sienna3's review against another edition

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

jenmangler's review against another edition

4.0

This is a beautiful fairy tale about the power of love and goodness. The Protectorate is ruled by men and women who restrict access to knowledge and use fear to maintain control over the populace. They maintain a very high status while the majority of the people suffer. The bonds of love that unite our main protagonists ultimately prevail in a satisfying way and the Protectorate is transformed. A truly satisfying read.