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A review by kelsyer
Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-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? N/A
5.0
Kicking of the Trans Readathon 2025 with this absolutely beautiful story.
I love
- the humour - I was giggling to myself almost the whole time I've read it (except when it made me tear up.) Have some tissues if you have family issues!
how there are different magical foci in this world
- the loving, kickass, supportive Nanas (you dare to hurt our granddaughter?)
- Tatiana and the friendship with her
- how the art is not picture perfect, but rather real and cosy
- the cats too, of course how they are trying to clean Tam's hair, how they hide their eyes with their paws or when they are snoozing on top of the books, happy to be included but at a distance
- how things are not perfect, because that leaves us room for improvenent and to *do better*
- and of course I love our main characters as well!
They just fit well together (from Nova's hearing aids matching the steak in Tam's hair to their peaceful companionship) A true friends to lovers YA romance, with nods towards their childhood friendships woven into the story.
There are some scary elements as well, which makes it a perfect read (or re-read) for spooky season as well!
I love
- the humour - I was giggling to myself almost the whole time I've read it (except when it made me tear up.) Have some tissues if you have family issues!
how there are different magical foci in this world
- the loving, kickass, supportive Nanas (you dare to hurt our granddaughter?)
- Tatiana and the friendship with her
- how the art is not picture perfect, but rather real and cosy
- the cats too, of course how they are trying to clean Tam's hair, how they hide their eyes with their paws or when they are snoozing on top of the books, happy to be included but at a distance
- how things are not perfect, because that leaves us room for improvenent and to *do better*
- and of course I love our main characters as well!
They just fit well together (from Nova's hearing aids matching the steak in Tam's hair to their peaceful companionship) A true friends to lovers YA romance, with nods towards their childhood friendships woven into the story.
There are some scary elements as well, which makes it a perfect read (or re-read) for spooky season as well!