Haru-san wanders Japan with his owner in the wake of a catastrophe that leaves her the last human alive. He is a very philosophical little dog, much to the chagrin of his teenager, as they navigate the new world - a world compromising the two of them. Reminds me of Calvin and Hobbes, charming, sincere, and with a surprising amount of complexity.

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Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The House in the Cerulean Sea is a charming read - it's heartfelt and sweet while at the same time still delivering a poignant message about acceptance and inclusion. Linus Baker, a caseworker for DICOMY, the Department in Charge of Magical Youth, is tasked with a special assignment; a month-long stay at a mysterious island orphanage. There, he discovers not just a host of wonderful magical children that tug at his heartstrings, but also an oddball headmaster who challenges Linus' longheld worldviews. At its core this is a book about finding belonging and making family where you choose.

Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.0

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