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novella42's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Bullying, and Animal death
Moderate: Body horror, Medical content, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Emotional abuse and Gaslighting
cat12345's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Sexism, and Blood
Moderate: Kidnapping, Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, and Bullying
Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Dysphoria, and Confinement
thereadinghammock's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
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
5.0
A layered story that's very digestible in an adorable YA graphic novel format. I totally didn't realize it was the first in a series (which, as a book club pick, I really shouldn't be shocked at this point). Aster feels no connection to what should be his innate ability shift; however, he can't resist the siren call of witchery--even though it's an exclusive "Girls Only" club in his community. It was heart breaking to see everyone in his family shut him down every time he tried to explain that shifting didn't come naturally to him the way witchery did. But when his gifts save the day as his cousins start disappearing, it brings about a monumental shift and a change to the family historical narrative that hopefully spells a promising future for Aster and all his cousins in the sequel books. I've already added the other books to my library hold list!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse
honeybee1442's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
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
4.0
Quick and comforting read. A great way to introduce children to the fluidity of gender and its assigned roles.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Physical abuse
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