A review by katymul
Hummingbird by Natalie Lloyd

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious medium-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 beautiful story with a very tidy structure -- I'm envious of writers who can do that! Honestly, Lloyd delivers on all of the great writing checklist: engaging narrator, great descriptions, funny dialogue and commentary from our protagonist, gentle magic that stays deniable most of the book but has a deeply satisfying conclusion, and an almost too-perfect-wholly-beautiful resolution snapping all the various pieces into place. The fact that the book also navigates the emotional complexities of blended families, new friendships, and disability advocacy in the midst of this magic treasure hunt only makes it more lovely. I thought the audiobook's narrator might be putting on a southern accent at first, but it added to the story in the end.