adventurous emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
adventurous hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
adventurous mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes

This is one of the most magical and atmospheric books I've ever read. I loved the world building and the characters, as well as the adventure we followed them on. I'm not a big fantasy reader at all, but this is definitely my all time favourite fantasy book out of what I have read so far, and will probably be quite hard to beat. I can't wait to read the second book in the series when it is released in paperback (because no matter how much I loved this and want to read the second book immediately, you will not convert me to a hardback reader).

jessvm's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 38%

It was OK
Life's too short for ok
adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

5/5 stars

An incredibly rich, atmospheric, heartbreakingly wonderful middle grade.

This story had so many layers - a captivating plot, some of the most impactful quotes I’ve ever read in a book & deep themes around found family, grief, loss & love.

The ending is what really shined through for me & pushed it from a solid 4 stars to a 5 stars. It came together in a way I wasn’t expected & had me tearing up.

If you are looking for a middle grade that’s a bit spooky but filled with great characters, an adventurous storyline & beautiful themes then you will love this book!
adventurous emotional funny hopeful mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
adventurous challenging emotional medium-paced

Une belle aventure fantastique! Je me suis attachée aux deux personnages et les événements et Dedaleum originaux et crédibles. Si vous avez le goût de vous évader, c’est un excellent livre pour ça!
adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No