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kaebirdie's review against another edition
4.0
Kind of spent most of the book wondering where this fit for the Howl trilogy. I think the tie-in was alright though, and I thought the spin on Aladdin was interesting.
estea's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
anastasia_elise_w's review against another edition
3.0
I love this, but the first one was definitely better
lakinglaze's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It was easier to follow the plot in this book than in Howl’s Moving Castle and I rather enjoyed it overall, but I didn’t really like Abdullah unfortunately. On to the last book in the series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism, Classism, Pregnancy, Kidnapping, and Body shaming
jblock's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.0
A great sequel! The twists at the end make me want to reread
drearyletters's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
theraindiary's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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? No
5.0
aarnireads's review against another edition
2.0
I feel like this works for children who like simple fairytales the most - because I found this supremely boring and skimmed through a lot. One bright spot was the dog, the appearance of magic cats and of course, Howl and Sophie.
Some parts of this just haven't aged well: the "exotic" stereotyping of villains as hooknosed, borderline fatphobic descriptions of two girls and the absolutely irritating main character. We get it, you find the girl beautiful, but at least stop associating pretty with thin. It's gross.
Some parts of this just haven't aged well: the "exotic" stereotyping of villains as hooknosed, borderline fatphobic descriptions of two girls and the absolutely irritating main character. We get it, you find the girl beautiful, but at least stop associating pretty with thin. It's gross.
cstina's review against another edition
2.5
Reading in another time, makes me not agree with all the choices the author chose.
Also I felt the book challenge my dyslexic, as I feel I read backwards at lot in the beginning when they speak.
Also I felt the book challenge my dyslexic, as I feel I read backwards at lot in the beginning when they speak.