A review by readingagwen
Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

When anyone asks me to recommend a cozy read, Howl's Moving Castle is always on the list. Even without the action scenes with the Witch of the Waste, I could go on forever reading about the daily lives of Howl, Sophie, Michael, and of course everyone's favorite fire demon, Calcifer. I will say the only bit I'm not fond of is the bits set in/around Wales. Not that there's anything wrong with Wales, but I much prefer having it grounded in it's own world. The romance between Sophie and Howl seems to come to a rather abrupt head, but I so love these characters, no matter what age I have read this story at, I only appreciate it more as I get older.