Reviews

Marikit and the Ocean of Stars by Caris Avendaño Cruz

megan1002's review

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

Fun and heartwarming.

samiism's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

irene_wolvercote's review against another edition

adventurous emotional

5.0

moonchildallen's review

adventurous hopeful reflective 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? Yes

4.5

smo13's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

It’s a journey story but with Filipino mythology!

cerisewon's review

adventurous hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective 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? Yes

4.5

young me would’ve loved this book but now me has learned so much from marikit and her adventures as she goes along her diwata journey. 

this book is such a good book and i believe that whatever age you are, you will surely enjoy Marikit and the Ocean of Stars. it’s a mix of adventure, filipino fantasy, and family. i did shed a tear or two at some part hshshehehdhshs. BUT NO ONE WILL CHANGE MY MIND THAT THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS FROM A FILIPINO AUTHOR AND THE FACT THAT ITS CENTERED IN FILIPINO CULTURE IS JUST SO HEARTWARMING AND AMAZING ALL AT THE SAME TIME.

lostcupofstars's review against another edition

1.0

Oh man I’m so sad I hated this book. 

The story was all over the place and Marikit was a brat. I kept hoping it would get more enjoyable but in the end it fell flat for me.

What I did like though, were the chapter headings. I thought it was really cool that each chapter gave us a different word and its translation. The illustrations dotted throughout were also really nice. 

alohabooksandbujos's review against another edition

4.0

Marikit and the Ocean of Stars was such a fun read! The addition of words and their meanings at each chapter heading was educational and helped add another layer to the story. While I previously had no knowledge of Filipino folklore, this was magical and the inspiration definitely was front and center.

The setting, emotions, characters- it’s magical and a beautiful representation that is needed. This is a wonderful fantasy middle-grade read that I would recommend to anyone who loves fantasy, middle-grade, or is simply looking to branch out.

scythefranz's review against another edition

5.0

"You will learn things along the way."

Really enjoyed reading this book! It's like a PJO-kind of adventure but with Philippine folklore and myths.

chenillereads's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0