A review by wends_nblw
Beetle & the Hollowbones by Aliza Layne

adventurous lighthearted mysterious 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

3.0

For the first half, I really enjoyed it. I thought Kat and Beetle's relationship was cute. However.
I just couldn't get past Kat's willingness to let her aunt disrespect Beetle and her grandmother. I understand she was under a lot of pressure and stress, but her aunt makes remarks about them being goblins and threatens Beetle's grandmother's title. Then when Beetle is obviously upset by this, she insists that her aunt is a good leader and wants to be like her. I just couldn't get past it.
 

Other than that, BG was so cute and relatable. The art was stunning, character designs were beautiful and it was overall a good book.
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