A review by doogsley
The Girl Who Raced Fairyland All the Way Home by Catherynne M. Valente

adventurous challenging funny inspiring fast-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? Yes

4.75

quick quick thoughts upon finishing fairyland (i'll expand upon these Another Time):

✦ i personally adore the ending (it's giving howl's moving castle) but i can totally see how some people would feel "meh" about it. idk it just makes sense.

✦ blunderbuss the combat wombat is SUCH a good addition to the cast, and i'm sad we only got two books with her.

✦ i'm so sad that september's big adventure is over... sniffle... it feels like a gift made for my soul. such a twee, whimsical, honest, harrowing, and auspicious tale. ahjkdhjka i love it so much. ;_; 💖