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adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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
dark
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
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
This was such a beautifully written story! I was hooked from the first chapter. This book was written for a middle grade audience, but it’s written in a way that both children and adults would enjoy the story. I really hope there’s a sequel!
adventurous
dark
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The idea is great, and I thought the world was interesting. I loved the idea of doll-casting and color as currency. The first chapter was amazing.
Unfortunately, I found the characters a bit annoying. I understand Elizabella was in pain, but she didn’t show enough character growth for me to find her less tiresome. Benjamiah views her as a BFF by the end of the book, and I just don’t really get it.
The plot dragged for me after the first few chapters. Since we don’t know Edwid, I didn’t feel invested in their quest to find him.
I think there’s a lot to love about the world-building and writing, it just fell flat for me personally. There were some nice quotes, and I liked the deeper themes of loss.
Unfortunately, I found the characters a bit annoying. I understand Elizabella was in pain, but she didn’t show enough character growth for me to find her less tiresome. Benjamiah views her as a BFF by the end of the book, and I just don’t really get it.
The plot dragged for me after the first few chapters. Since we don’t know Edwid, I didn’t feel invested in their quest to find him.
I think there’s a lot to love about the world-building and writing, it just fell flat for me personally. There were some nice quotes, and I liked the deeper themes of loss.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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
Moderate: Body horror, Child death, Death, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Grief, Fire/Fire injury
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Lovely middle grade. Well plotted and written with a good heart to it on knowing what cannot be changed amd appreciating what you have while fighting for what can.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Cute! Probably made for readers on the older side of the young reader category. This book discusses topics like divorces and loss but does it in a way that makes sense to the story. There were a ton of moving elements and adventures to keep it interesting.
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-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:
Complicated