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Iskry w mojej głowie by Małgorzata Glasenapp, Elle McNicoll

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d0m's review against another edition

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5.0

As an autistic who was afab this book speaks to me on another level

marleens's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

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

4.5

An amazing middlegrade story with a very moving main character, I loved Addie’s enthusiasm and deeply caring nature. Her sisters were great side characters as well, and I’m happy to see that it looks like there is a prequel about Keedie. Will for sure be reading that one as well.
This was definitely an awesome own voices story of the kind that should be mandatory reading in schools.

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fall0n's review against another edition

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4.0

I loved this book for its uniqueness. It was an easy read but also very enjoyable

que_sera_sera88's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

Though it it written for a younger audience, as an autistic woman diagnosed in adulthood it was a really moving read! I love how the author uses her own lives experiences to write an authentic story on what it is like to be autistic (or neurodivergent) in a neurotypical world. Also, the way the author manages to highlight the history of witch trials and executions occurred because these “witches” were different was powerful! I definitely recommend this book!

courtneyivaska's review against another edition

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hopeful informative 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

riverlasol's review against another edition

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emotional fast-paced

3.5

I adored the tv adaptation of this and so having seen that this felt like a step backwards. It's far less diverse and far less nuanced. However, it still does the job and I'm glad it made way for the show.

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