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Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker

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fanboyriot's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted mysterious 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? No

5.0

Read For:
🔮 Magic
📖 Cozy Read
🫶 Found Family
🐺 Witch x Werewolf
🤝 Wholesome Friends

The hype of this book was so worth it.  The art was stunning, the plot was entertaining, and the characters were lovable.  I absolutely adored this book, it gave great autumn vibes.  It was so cozy and wholesome but also intense and suspenseful at parts.  10/10 will definitely read again.

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (5/5)
Release Date: 22, October 2019
POV: First Person
Spice: n/a
Rep: Hearing Impaired (MC), Nonbinary (LI), Lesbian (grandparents to MC)

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internationalreads's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

Adorable. I need a prequel about the grandmas.

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sarasreading's review against another edition

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adventurous dark hopeful mysterious fast-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? No

3.5

It was an enjoyable story, cute with some darker moments. I definitely enjoyed it, but I wasn't as emotionally invested as a few other graphic novels I've read this year. 

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melissalemos's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious fast-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? No

3.75


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novella42's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful lighthearted fast-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? No

4.5

Loved the Deaf representation! It was part of the character's experience but not their defining characteristic. 

This was such a warm story, written with heart and beautifully drawn. The main romance was sweet and healthy. I think the grandmothers were my favorite part, I want to be that kind of wholesome-but-feisty when I'm their age. 

I'd have given this five stars except for some cliches, but they were all in good fun. I loved the experience and would definitely recommend it for YA readers who want to see Queer, Nonbinary, and/or Deaf representation!

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marsh_mall0w's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-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? No

4.0


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magdagug's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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? No

4.5


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violet_pages's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0


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ksuazo94's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted tense fast-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

4.5


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cozycritiques's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
”Home is where you are, okay?”
 - Mooncakes

Tropes: Paranormal Romance, Friends to Lovers
Representation: LGBT (Nonbinary/Trans), Disability (Hearing Loss)
CW: Kidnapping, Confinement, Violence, Death of a Parent

I don’t read a lot of fantasy graphic novels, but after Mooncakes, I will definitely be reading more. The diversity representation is done really well and woven throughout, so it doesn’t feel forced. The illustrations were beautiful and warm, giving the book an overall cozy feel that I loved—especially since a lot of the fantasy I ready leaves me with the opposite of cozy feelings. Overall, his was a short and sweet story with great world-building and an adorable side romance. 

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