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gabrielle_erin's review against another edition
3.0
This was a nice allegory for the experience of migration, however, I feel as though a lot of it went over my head given my limited experience in that sphere. It was an interesting view into an (albeit fantasy) world of isolation and struggle when people migrate to new places.
mergs_scribbles's review against another edition
3.5
Nice allegories and beautiful artwork. My only qualm with it was that dark text was sometimes put against a dark background which made it almost impossible to read.
rosalind's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death and Abandonment
Minor: Xenophobia, Classism, Death of parent, and Violence
syntaxx's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
3.0
I enjoy a good allegorical tale. Lovely illustration by a Filipino Canadian artist.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death
thebookishunicorn's review against another edition
4.0
A story that covers immigration through a fantasy lens, showing how arbitrary the "requirements" are for those who are forced to or are wanting to escape to a different country to start over. The art is gorgeous and adds a lot to the story!
yuvia's review
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
thequeenreads's review against another edition
3.0
This was such a good read. I for one am sad for all the things immigrants have to go through to get a better life.
sidranabeel's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0