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huntress's review
emotional
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
1.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Outing, and Transphobia
anni_swanilda's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Animal death, Blood, and Kidnapping
booksandtea997's review
adventurous
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Transphobia
effy's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Regan has started to notice that she may not be like girls her age. After confiding in the girl that she thought was her best friend, her friends turns on her. Hurt by this, Regan runs from school, through the woods, where she finds a doorway...
I did not know that this was a Wayward Children story until after I had started it but this book works well as a standalone. Very easy reading with a fabulously rich setting and heart, and a great found family.
I will definitely be picking up more Wayward Children books now.
- I have now read this book twice. My re-read of this book came after I had completed all of the other books in The Wayward Children series so I felt as though I had a much better appreciation of the worlds and how the portals worked. It also made the ending of this book all the more bittersweet but I also feel hope.Knowing that the doorways often do not re-open for the returned children makes me sad for Regan as it truly feels as though she has been separated from her family but at the same time we have seen multiple characters successfully return to their worlds so it feels as though there might be a chance. Since I have now read the other books, I am mostly interested in seeing how Regan fits in with all of the other characters as it is clear that everything McGuire writes in this series is purposely; knowing that the next book will potentially focus on the other school, I do wonder if that is where she is headed?
I did not know that this was a Wayward Children story until after I had started it but this book works well as a standalone. Very easy reading with a fabulously rich setting and heart, and a great found family.
I will definitely be picking up more Wayward Children books now.
- I have now read this book twice. My re-read of this book came after I had completed all of the other books in The Wayward Children series so I felt as though I had a much better appreciation of the worlds and how the portals worked. It also made the ending of this book all the more bittersweet but I also feel hope.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Transphobia
Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death
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