I got this for my 8 year old daughter, who loved it so much that she immediately gave it to me when she finished so I could read it as well.

The mystery plotlines are both cute, the journal pages are super fun, and Cici learns some great lessons while also doing good. I also really love the artwork style.

I can't wait to read the second (my daughter currently has it, so I have to wait

bookswithkellie's review

4.0
adventurous inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced
emotional 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: Yes
adventurous emotional inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

I really didn't expect to tear up reading this book.

jessieann's review

4.0
adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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
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ladykatka's review

2.0
lighthearted mysterious sad 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: No

Cici is terrible and her friends should be mad at her. She is selfish and a list. I couldn't support her.
adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
adventurous lighthearted mysterious 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

I haven't been this charmed by a book in a long while. From the intriguing, delightful plot, to the watercolor artwork, to the insightful first person journaling, I genuinely couldn't put it down. love, love, loved it.