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strange_little_ranger's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
a_ab's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
4.5
4.5*. This, so far, is my second favorite book in the series. Not as lovely as the first one was, but short, sweet and insightful.
This book tackles heavy topics, but in a safe idealized environment, and I love that approach so much! It enables a very focused discussion of very real issues. This fantasy setting a clever thought experiment that purposes a controlled environment of sorts and hypothesizes that even if we fix a bunch of issues our society perpetuates to complicate real world cases, there will still be a lot to deal with and think about, — so let's cut the extra drama and focus on those topics which remain universal even after the obvious nonsense is removed.
How much this story manages to explore and the depth of that exploration is astounding for such a short book.
And of top of all that, the book is just simply enjoyable and fun to read.
This book tackles heavy topics, but in a safe idealized environment, and I love that approach so much! It enables a very focused discussion of very real issues. This fantasy setting a clever thought experiment that purposes a controlled environment of sorts and hypothesizes that even if we fix a bunch of issues our society perpetuates to complicate real world cases, there will still be a lot to deal with and think about, — so let's cut the extra drama and focus on those topics which remain universal even after the obvious nonsense is removed.
How much this story manages to explore and the depth of that exploration is astounding for such a short book.
And of top of all that, the book is just simply enjoyable and fun to read.
tgr2022's review
4.0
TW// Sex trafficking, Abuse
This was a heavily light book. Now let me explain. There are very serious and heavy topics covered in this book, mainly abuse and sex trafficking. However, if you were to disregard those it would be a very light book about a group of chosen family helping a young man ease into a safe society. As you grow there are many questions you look to answer and, when you do not have a trusting adult to answer them you can find yourself in harm's way. Pip unfortunately was not blessed with a happy or healthy childhood and that lead to him not always understanding his place in the world. If you are looking for something that covers important topics with a good message behind them read this book.
This was a heavily light book. Now let me explain. There are very serious and heavy topics covered in this book, mainly abuse and sex trafficking. However, if you were to disregard those it would be a very light book about a group of chosen family helping a young man ease into a safe society. As you grow there are many questions you look to answer and, when you do not have a trusting adult to answer them you can find yourself in harm's way. Pip unfortunately was not blessed with a happy or healthy childhood and that lead to him not always understanding his place in the world. If you are looking for something that covers important topics with a good message behind them read this book.
emjayreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
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? It's complicated
3.75
socallahan's review
5.0
I love these characters So. Dang. Much! I’m SO happy we got to read about Pip’s story. I loved him from the moment he showed up in the second book, and of course Bertie has been a favorite from the very beginning.
The found family in this story, the unconditional support for someone struggling to move forward from a difficult past, and of course one of my favorite forms of magic I’ve ever read about... this is my new favorite in the series, for sure.
Thank you to the author for sharing an ARC with me!
The found family in this story, the unconditional support for someone struggling to move forward from a difficult past, and of course one of my favorite forms of magic I’ve ever read about... this is my new favorite in the series, for sure.
Thank you to the author for sharing an ARC with me!
soldelmaraa's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
robinsease's review
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
artareadsatnight's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-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? It's complicated
4.0
Sarah Wallace writes beautiful, beautiful books full with tenderness and magic. This one is no exception 💗
Though this book felt a bit heavier than others in this series due to MC’s previous experiences and trauma these events left behind. All the heavy things were dealt with care and tact and I love Sara’s writing for it even more than I did before 💗💗
Though this book felt a bit heavier than others in this series due to MC’s previous experiences and trauma these events left behind. All the heavy things were dealt with care and tact and I love Sara’s writing for it even more than I did before 💗💗
jacksons_books_and_music's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
An emotional read full of lots of heart!
eicart_reads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0