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fallingletters's review
3.0
This book took awhile to get going, but I became more invested in the story after the first half. The speculative elements are more my style than those in [b: The Circus of Stolen Dreams|52433331|The Circus of Stolen Dreams|Lorelei Savaryn|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1582423748l/52433331._SX50_.jpg|73069404]. There’s some clever plotting in how everything comes together at the end.
cjmedinger's review against another edition
4.0
A very sweet book about grief and loss. Looking for connection after someone we love has died.
moonlightlin's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
4.0
hjhill_55's review
I’m not currently in the mood for this one. I just finished an emotional book and this one’s tone hit me too similarly.
inkdrunkmoth's review
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kellhart16's review
emotional
mysterious
sad
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief and Death
Minor: Child death
madelinefmcguire's review
5.0
Eliot is grieving Babung, her paternal grandmother who just passes away, and she feels like she's the only one. She's not excited to move to a new house away from all of Babung's favorite places and she's searching for a sign that ghosts are real. Because if ghosts are real that means she can find a way back to Babung. When Eliot chases the promise of paranormal activity to the presumed haunted Honeyfield Hall she finds proof of the ghosts she's looking for. But these ghosts are losing their memory and are unable to pass. With the help of Hazel, the grandaughter of Honeyfield's owner (and Eliot's new crush) she attempts to uncover the mystery and free the ghosts.
This is definitely a ghosty-mystery but it's got a lot more to it as well. Lots of discussion of family and generational trauma (though its not named as such) and the importance of memory. Definitely recommend giving this a read if someone's looking for a ghosty-mystery.
This is definitely a ghosty-mystery but it's got a lot more to it as well. Lots of discussion of family and generational trauma (though its not named as such) and the importance of memory. Definitely recommend giving this a read if someone's looking for a ghosty-mystery.
cassiealexandra's review
3.75
Picking books up blindly from the library shelf can be hit or miss, but I liked this one. Eliot’s relationship with her parents and their different ways of coping with grief felt true to life. I liked the adventure and exploration and Eliot’s growth. I appreciated the family being Japanese-American. There was a surprising depth in its treatment of dementia and loss. Even with all the ghosts, this one wasn’t creepy. Parts of it reminded me a little of Stranger Things without the 80s and D+D storylines. Overall, I enjoyed this quick middle-grade read.