eqoire 's review for:

Lonely Castle in the Mirror by Mizuki Tsujimura

4.5

challenging emotional reflective sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This book was so magical yet so heartbreaking. The whole mirror world felt whimsical at first, but the deeper it went, the more emotional it became. I really felt for the kids, how lonely and misunderstood they were, it hit hard. The ending tied everything together beautifully, and I actually teared up. It’s a mix of fantasy and real-life struggles.