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One Year at Ellsmere by Faith Erin Hicks

6 reviews

pandemonicbaby's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0


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lackyducks's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.5

This book drew me in with its humour from the first pages and then delivered so much more. It felt like an adventure that I was excited to discover more of, and it was told well.

The development of the characters felt realistic. A step away from sunny idealism often seen in fiction but the ending was still fulfilling and left me satisfied. Although there is still so much more I'd love to know about this universe and the stories in it. Cassie seems like she has a really interesting story to tell.

The story was also a really enjoyable portrayal of school life! From the uniforms to classes to the social dynamics amongst teenagers.

A super fun story I wish I could have more of!

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strawberrytheauthor's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-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

4.0

I feel like the ending was rushed, but I liked the characters. I wish it was longer because it could go more in depth into the story telling, but it was good. 

I would recommend to younger audiences (middle-grade).

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emily_mh's review against another edition

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lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I really liked Hicks’ art style and Cassie as a character, but this novel was otherwise mediocre. It was a typical story of a girl starting at a boarding school and getting bullied by a two-dimensional character. I wish it had done more.

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nodogsonthemoon's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0


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pathfinder's review against another edition

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fast-paced
I dont do research before reading a book...at all...(i never read the description on the back) and so it can happen I accidentally read books for middle schoolers. It was cute, tho not for me. Loved the comeback of the tape recorder.

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