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bookyintherain's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
On paper this seems like a plot I would love. Sadly, I never got into Clara's story. Instead I found myself racing to the life and death chapters and the thoughts on philosophy. Certain readers will probably love this hot, mysterious world but I was only there for the game idea.
buffycat's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
grandmaslibrary's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
4.0
moyir90's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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
2.75
reading_giraffe's review against another edition
3.0
I can't decide whether or not I like this book. I enjoyed it but I couldn't savor it. I respect the way it ends - its dark but children are sometimes dark so if they choose this who am I to judge. A good middle grade intro to magical realism. Would recommend for those who have enjoyed or will enjoy Silvia Moreno Garcia.
miariinfinityreads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-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? Yes
3.25
mattyb's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
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? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Trafficking, Physical abuse, Blood, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Vomit and Injury/Injury detail