A review by alexutzu
The Girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-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

4.25

I really enjoyed this fast-paced coming-of age story. The fairy tale vibes were there, together with the discussion on some important topics. These aspects led to a really well-built book.

😍 The good:
Cute graphics, especially the colours. The diversity was on point and it led to important talks related to family and friendships, growing up and coming out. The story was heartfelt and profound, it really stirred many emotions in me, and I liked the inclusion of fantastic elements. 

😅 The not-so-good:
Not much to say, but indeed, as the story is quite simple and short, there was not that much extensive development in some directions. The open ending was suitable for this kind of tale, but I would have really liked to see where it leads.

📜 Some nice quotes: 

"Sometimes you have to to let your life get messy. That's how you get to the good parts."
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