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So, I picked up this book to read because I read and loved Kit Pearson's Guests of War trilogy when I was a kid. Obviously that series has the benefit of being about World War 2 and therefore having a built in understanding of the characters and their conflicts. But in the end, this book just wasn't as good as that trilogy. There are some elements that are brilliant, very well written, but I was just left wanting more. The ending was lacking and very rushed. I'm not going to grade it on a curve just because it's a kids book, and also because the first two thirds were great. It really seemed like it was building to something more, but it just kind of fizzled out.

This also might be the first book I read that mentions my hometown so bonus points for that.

carmen's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted 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? No

4.5

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sapphire_mayo's review against another edition

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4.0

This book was perfect, in the quiet, Kit Pearson way. I always find the shy and timid part of me really coming out and embracing herself whenever I read one of Pearson's books, which is very refreshing for me. Everything about this book is quiet and emotional in the smallest of ways which I think is why these books are my favorites. Another book I'll be holding dear to my heart.

adorefati's review against another edition

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5.0

so nostalgic

ellaghiem's review

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hopeful lighthearted mysterious

3.5

nursemyrtle's review against another edition

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reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

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