A review by squids_can_read
The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

A princess who loves soup, a mouse who loves a princess, a rat who loves the light, and a servant who wants to be a princess. 

This book was so strange that I loved it. The discussions of family and grief were really interesting. I did listen to this as an audiobook and really enjoyed it. 

Overall, super glad that I finally read this book.