kal1namal1na 's review for:

Lonely Castle in the Mirror by Mizuki Tsujimura

4.25

dark emotional reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Focusing on the lack of emotional support for bullied children in Japan, the mystery and magic of the castle fades into the background as the children come to life around one another. The final act ramps up significantly from the rest of the book, but not in a way that feels inappropriate, just as a warning. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Sexual assault