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kitvaria_sarene's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this little collection of stories!
A necromancer, a powerful metal worker, and all sorts of creatures and people. What's not to love?
The first two are really short, and just about perfect for a little happy break at lunch break for example. Those are very easy to read, and due to being so extra short don't manage to give too much depth. They are quirky and whimsical and definitely left me with a smile though!
The other two are much longer, and so they still stay peculiar, odd and fun, but they also give more inside to the characters. I really loved seeing their past expanded on a bit, and starting to get to know each other better. The vamped up action and stakes also made these more than just a quick story bite. They rather turned into characters that'll stay with me for the long run, and I enjoyed the tone of the stories. The hope and light, and people coming together to protect each other.
This is a definite feel-good book that will make the dreary world look a lot brighter when you close it!
A necromancer, a powerful metal worker, and all sorts of creatures and people. What's not to love?
The first two are really short, and just about perfect for a little happy break at lunch break for example. Those are very easy to read, and due to being so extra short don't manage to give too much depth. They are quirky and whimsical and definitely left me with a smile though!
The other two are much longer, and so they still stay peculiar, odd and fun, but they also give more inside to the characters. I really loved seeing their past expanded on a bit, and starting to get to know each other better. The vamped up action and stakes also made these more than just a quick story bite. They rather turned into characters that'll stay with me for the long run, and I enjoyed the tone of the stories. The hope and light, and people coming together to protect each other.
This is a definite feel-good book that will make the dreary world look a lot brighter when you close it!
squirrelfish's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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? No
5.0
lalawats's review
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
3.5
Short and sweet. Similar storyline to Manners and Monsters by Tilly Wallace, but there was more character development in Good Neighbors. Overall, a fun short read.
clarabooksit's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia
Moderate: Abandonment, Hate crime, Homophobia, and Violence
Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Emotional abuse
techxplorer's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? Yes
5.0
wynwicket's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
The novellas in this collection combine to make one very sweet story, with cozy fantasy/found family vibes.
When magically gifted inventor Mia moves in down the road from a Necromancer’s castle, she wishes said Necromancer, the talented and very dramatic Leander, would just leave her and her dad alone to carry on with their business. Mia doesn’t mind patching up his undead minions, and he is a good ally against the townsfolk who have little patience (and lit torches) for Our Heroes.
But fate and family are playing matchmaker! And with Mia's and Leander's powers combined, they just might be able to save the City.
bookwyrmknits's review against another edition
5.0
Super fun to revisit this story, and I love the narration for it. I backed the Kickstarter for this book so I got it early, but it's also available for purchase now if you want to give it a listen.
silentrequiem's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement
Moderate: Abandonment and Homophobia
kraeberry's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
3.0