A review by purplepenning
Lonely Castle in the Mirror by Mizuki Tsujimura

emotional hopeful mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

The pacing and writing style were difficult for me but it's an important, clever story. A slow starter with a good, portal fantasy hook and great payoff in the last third.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Child death, Death, Grief, Gaslighting, Chronic illness, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, and Adult/minor relationship