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scarlett_f's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-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? Yes
5.0
One of the best YA books I've read in a while. No wonder it's up for so many awards! A must-read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime and Bullying
Minor: Violence, Body shaming, Gaslighting, Animal cruelty, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Toxic relationship, and Fire/Fire injury
Orphans, missing children, blame, greedmichaelion's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This first question I ask when rating a book written for kids is does it talk down to its audience. People often treat children like they're lesser, like they're not human yet, like they're miniature humans who have to grow up and then they become human. This book talks down to its audience, sure, but only in the sense that it comes down to the children's level, it kneels down to put a hand on their shoulder and look children in the eye. This book gives children the respect they deserve. This book tells children they are equal, and there will be people who will not believe that they are, and all it takes for them to be seen and heard is to spread love. Love is undeniable. And even if others don't hear them, they did their part, and there will always be someone there for them in return who listened. How lovely.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Fire/Fire injury, and Grief
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Animal death
Minor: Blood and Violence
bexi's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Xenophobia, and Hate crime
Moderate: Animal death and Grief
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Animal cruelty, Death, and Blood
sarahaf712's review
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Hate crime, Xenophobia, Bullying, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Classism and Grief
Minor: Abandonment, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
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