freddikb 's review for:

Beyond Ivy Walls by Rachel Fordham

4.0

emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Reminiscent of Beauty and the Beast– When I read that tag I knew I had to give this story a try. Oh, how I loved it! It was such a cozy read, like a comfort drink. It was filled with heartache, hope, trials, fears, and ultimately, love. While reading it I could feel Otis’ grief, he had been through so much! Sadie was just what he needed, a little bit of sunshine in his dark world. The interaction between the two was absolutely adorable. I loved reading the letters that Otis and Sadie wrote to each other, they made me smile. The mystery Otis uncovers added another layer to the story that kept me invested. I really enjoyed this and will be checking out more books by Rachel Fordham.

*What I have expressed are entirely my own thoughts. I was not compensated in any monetary way.* 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Grief, Abandonment

Minor: Animal death, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail

Child out of Wedlock