Marikit and the Ocean of Stars by Caris Avendaño Cruz

Marikit and the Ocean of Stars

Caris Avendaño Cruz

336 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced
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Description

A magical middle grade debut, inspired by Filipino folklore, about a ten-year-old girl who embarks on a quest in the world of gods and spirits to save her and her family from a sinister shadow god. Perfect for fans of The Girl Who Drank the Moon a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 81 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
lighthearted 58%
emotional 51%
hopeful 46%
inspiring 31%
reflective 26%
funny 24%
informative 14%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 32%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 20% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Average rating

4.06

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