A review by jenwestpfahl
The Orphan Collector by Ellen Marie Wiseman

emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This novel is so good. It starts out bleak and gets downright depressing and infuriating. But I kept reading through that because I already loved Pia so much. Then things seem to take a turn for the better for her and I read almost with my breath held, waiting for the rug to be pulled out from under her. I won’t spoil anything by saying what happens after that. But I couldn’t put it down.