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lipsillen's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
thecandiegirl's review against another edition
emotional
informative
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? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gaslighting and Bullying
Minor: Forced institutionalization and Violence
hewlettelaine's review against another edition
5.0
Devoured this in 2 days - absolutely spectacular book!
Set in Scotland, Addie is an 11yr old with autism trying to get by in a world that can feel impossible to navigate. When she learns about her town's history of witch trials, she sets out to acknowledge the suffering of people who were punished for being different.
I loved this so much. Addie is such a wonderful character and the descriptions of how she experiences her autism and what she has to do to manage it are really well done. The hard parts of her life are not sugar-coated at all and there are episodes that were genuinely difficult to read, but overall this was such an emotional and heartwarming story.
Best suited to older children but a must read!
Set in Scotland, Addie is an 11yr old with autism trying to get by in a world that can feel impossible to navigate. When she learns about her town's history of witch trials, she sets out to acknowledge the suffering of people who were punished for being different.
I loved this so much. Addie is such a wonderful character and the descriptions of how she experiences her autism and what she has to do to manage it are really well done. The hard parts of her life are not sugar-coated at all and there are episodes that were genuinely difficult to read, but overall this was such an emotional and heartwarming story.
Best suited to older children but a must read!
willow_axolotl376's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely loved this book, I like that the author is autistic, I like that I feel represented, I like how that character is likeable and autism is explained in a positive way. ♡
chlobro123456789's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
melniksuzuki's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism and Bullying
Moderate: Forced institutionalization