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lolajh's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I don’t know the original story this was based off so I have nothing to compare it to but this was so beautiful 😫 Honestly such a tragic story that made me feel empty after reading it like all the best books do! Beautiful drawings (I’m in love with Moth) but I do think the story would have benefited from being a bit longer to really delve into it and sort out some of the rushed pacing. Loved the way the mysteries and plot twists were revealed, but definitely would have liked to get a bit more attached to the story by it being longer, this only took me like a day to get through!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Toxic relationship, Grief, Stalking, and Child death
Moderate: Drug use and Mental illness
hypnagogicmaze's review against another edition
5.0
What a delightful little book! A simple, wistful tale awash with all manner of fairies and fairy motifs, told in a lyrical, flowing prose rich with elegant metaphors and striking imagery. The story of a grieving mother who journeys through the many realms of dreams to save her daughter. This was an interesting take on Hades and Persephone, a modern, quirky fairy tale, and the illustrations are simply marvellous!
annadixon76's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ladysmoke's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Stunning illustrations to match a beautiful tale, with an ending that made me cry.
ijustreallyliketrees's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Drug use, Suicide, and Mental illness
nikinem's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
baffi's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
grace_77's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
peejay_74's review against another edition
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0