A review by ms_morri
Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This book is a Miyazaki film wrapped in ink and paper. Its world feels a lot like you're traveling through one of his films. I did enjoy this book, though not as much as I hoped. I think the story just plodded at times and it sort of slowed the reading flow. I will say that many of the mysteries in the books were refreshingly a surprise and I think had the pacing been better I'd have rated it higher. However, if you're looking for a cozy book with the feel of Spirited Away, I'd recommend this book to you. 
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