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thebookishlibrarian's review against another edition
Iris and Lark are twin sisters who look identical on the outside but couldn’t be more different on the inside. For instance, Iris always knew where she left her shoe and when her library books were due. Lark could always tell when her parents fought and which library book she wanted to check out next. In fifth grade, the girls are split in two different classes, and something changes in each of them. The Lost Girl by Anne Ursu is their story.
lottielin's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book and it had a lot of emotional parts
bookcracker126's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book is a emotional journey for the characters and the readers. I recommend it to children and adults alike.
mcchancey's review against another edition
4.0
Overall a pretty good book! The story really drew me in and kept me interested.
stubbornbones's review against another edition
5.0
This book is amazingly compelling and realistic emotionally while being narratively whimsical. It features an actually accurate representation of how much of children's time is spent in classes and after school activities and how the plot of their lives continues even (sometimes especially) during these "mundane" activities. Rather than writing parents, teachers, and the real world out as she infuses fantasy, Ursu unflinchingly confronts the intensity of problems, both real and "imaginary," that her heroines face and creates characters that are unpredictable and flawed in fascinating ways. This book has the weight of a Grecian tragedy, and I mean that as the highest compliment.
marielouise17's review against another edition
4.0
I forgot Anne Ursu wrote fantasy when I started this book. So I kept being surprised by what was happening. And really worried about the psychological states of Iris and Lark.
Very empowering in its own way. I’ve been the victim of bad magic lately and I have found a tribe of awesome women standing with me. Helping me so much.
Very empowering in its own way. I’ve been the victim of bad magic lately and I have found a tribe of awesome women standing with me. Helping me so much.
yapha's review against another edition
5.0
Whether or not you have an identical twin or even wish you did, this book is a must read. How many times have children been told something is for their own good and only seen the complete disruption of their lives? I love that Iris and Lark are complex girls (like most are) but also that all of the adults in the book are shown as varying degrees of good and bad. No one is perfect, no matter how much we try to be and even decisions made with the best of intentions can have disastrous consequences. What matters most is how we apologize, correct the mistakes, and continue to move forward. Highly recommended for grades 4 & up.
karibaumann's review against another edition
4.0
Liked this very much and can already think of some girls who will love it. I wish there was a little bit more magic in the first half rather than just the hints but otherwise it was very good.