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This is the loveliest book about belonging and chosen families and finding oneself. The writing is delightful (it reminds me a bit of Fredrik Backman and Rainbow Rowell) and the characters are endearing. The lessons occasionally turn into lectures, but they are enjoyable lectures nonetheless. It’s a whimsical ride that definitely lives up to the hype.

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adventurous emotional funny 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

4.0

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4.0

"'And what if the treasure was the friendships we solidified along the way?' Arthur asked.
Lucy pulled a face. 'That's the worst treasure in the world. They already were my friends. I want rubies'"(192).

This book was my reminder that wholesome books can be just as good as angsty ones. It made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

"'Yes...It's--unfortunate. We get trapped in our own little bubbles, and even though the world is a wide and mysterious place, our bubbles keep us safe from that. To our detriment...But it's so easy because there's something soothing about routine. Day in and day out, it's always the same. When we're shaken from that, when that bubble bursts, it can be hard to understand all that we've missed. We might even fear it. Some of us even fight to try and get it back. I don't know that I would fight for it, but I did exist in a bubble...Thank goodness you popped it'"(278-279).

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