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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
‘Only you could change your mind from a compliment to an insult halfway through’
BEAUTIFUL
MAGICAL
ELEGANT
CAPTIVATING
ETHEREAL
HEARTWARMING
Honestly my heart is just so wonderfully full from this book. As someone who’s a huge spirited away fan the first half of this book made me so incredibly giddy the world and the spirits was just so utterly magical and I never thought I would enter that world anew again and it was so wonderful. The second half of the book is filled with Dragons and Gods and mythology that was so captivating and beautiful I instantly knew this book was going to be my absolute favourite.
The unique Gods and the funny heartwarming characters really fill this book and make it so captivating how could I not read it all in one sitting. Ahhh I’m just it was so damn good and I want to re read it again instantly. I can’t wait to see what more the author brings us
BEAUTIFUL
MAGICAL
ELEGANT
CAPTIVATING
ETHEREAL
HEARTWARMING
Honestly my heart is just so wonderfully full from this book. As someone who’s a huge spirited away fan the first half of this book made me so incredibly giddy the world and the spirits was just so utterly magical and I never thought I would enter that world anew again and it was so wonderful. The second half of the book is filled with Dragons and Gods and mythology that was so captivating and beautiful I instantly knew this book was going to be my absolute favourite.
The unique Gods and the funny heartwarming characters really fill this book and make it so captivating how could I not read it all in one sitting. Ahhh I’m just it was so damn good and I want to re read it again instantly. I can’t wait to see what more the author brings us
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Okay so, I will say that this was an amazing book to read while taking a break from my other genres. It was straight to the point, very simple to understand, and it also had interesting themes to go alongside it. The notion that a god that you're praying to is a fear of many; the devastation Mina experienced when she realized the Goddess of Women and Children ignored the townsfolk pleas was perfect. The confusion, the sadness, the ANGER I LOVED IT .
However, I'm aware that I mentioned that it gets straight to the point, but it was so fast paced that multiple moments where I should've felt something, I didn't necessarily have the time to. Big events were immediately fixed a page after the event occurs. For example, the situation with Namgi when his life was severely threatened didn't hit as much as it should have because it got fixed by getting his body back from The River of Souls . The pacing was really my biggest gripe.
Overall, I love how Axie Oh implemented The Tale of Sim Ch'ŏng, the conclusion of the wishes and what she wished for clearly shocked the characters in the book so I quite enjoyed it. It made me want to read the original tale sooo.
Despite the rating not being a 4, I would still recommend this as a light read.
However, I'm aware that I mentioned that it gets straight to the point, but it was so fast paced that multiple moments where I should've felt something, I didn't necessarily have the time to. Big events were immediately fixed a page after the event occurs. For example,
Overall, I love how Axie Oh implemented The Tale of Sim Ch'ŏng, the conclusion of the wishes and what she wished for clearly shocked the characters in the book so I quite enjoyed it. It made me want to read the original tale sooo.
Despite the rating not being a 4, I would still recommend this as a light read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death, Death
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was almost a soft DNF for me & I thought it was going to be a real disappointment UNTIL the end. The end gave me so many warm fuzzies that it gets a higher rating. That said, this isn’t typically my genre BUT if you love Studio Ghibli stories this will knock your socks off. Also, the fanart is dreamy.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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:
Complicated
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Don’t chase fate. Let fate chase you
lighthearted
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
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Really beautiful book! Love the vibe, it feels like a studio ghibli movie. A bit slow and predictable at times.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Really starting to believe in my love of fairytales. This one wasn't much dark. A bit more gods focused and no creep factor. However, it was full of heart and spirits, and I admit it gave me some feels.