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harmshoney's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
this is simply my favorite book. I laughed, I cried, I grew. it's a beautiful mix of tropes & themes: family, friendship, romance, dark academia, hopeful, emotional, spiritual. the personal growth in this story is so inspiring, & I underlined & highlighted so many beautiful moments. I love that each character is so uniquely *them*. you really get to know them & see them change too. I am looking forward to reading this many times in the future ✨
Content Warnings
Minor: War
oceanwriter's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Having finally finished all of the Narnia series, I’m ready to branch out and explore Narnia and C.S. Lewis inspired books. Though this one is really a Christmas book, I’ve read it at the end of Spring.
This story was heartwarming and, in keeping with the tone of The Chronicles of Narnia, bittersweet. Megs’ love for her brother George is touching. And in her quest to answer his questions about his favorite book, she discovers something about life herself as well as her own talents for storytelling. Though not set in the world of Narnia, Once Upon A Wardrobe puts into words that wonderment so many people feel when they read and reread the series. How does Narnia compare to the real world? Who is Aslan? Could a place like Narnia be possible? While a part of me does wish I waited for Christmastime to read this, it made for a good comfort read to wrap up a busy month.
This story was heartwarming and, in keeping with the tone of The Chronicles of Narnia, bittersweet. Megs’ love for her brother George is touching. And in her quest to answer his questions about his favorite book, she discovers something about life herself as well as her own talents for storytelling. Though not set in the world of Narnia, Once Upon A Wardrobe puts into words that wonderment so many people feel when they read and reread the series. How does Narnia compare to the real world? Who is Aslan? Could a place like Narnia be possible? While a part of me does wish I waited for Christmastime to read this, it made for a good comfort read to wrap up a busy month.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, Terminal illness, and Chronic illness
Moderate: Child death and Death
Minor: Bullying and War
angelaf's review
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Meh...I was underwhelmed. While I was interested in the C.S. Lewis info, the George and Megs storyline felt too precious and almost like filler to have enough for a book. I think I would have enjoyed this much more if it had been historical fiction solely focused on C.S. Lewis. It did, however, make me want to reread The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Read if you are interested in: literary figures, Oxford, C.S. Lewis
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness and War
Moderate: Child death
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