sarahmiller98's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
4.0
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Murder, Violence, and Child death
imogenreads_'s review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-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
4.0
Frances Hardinge is fast becoming one of my go-to children’s authors. This cracking fantasy/mystery doesn’t shy away from adult themes but deals with them sensitively and confidently delivers the reader to a satisfying conclusion that encourages us to think about how we each deal with our own anger. 4* for me as an adult reading a children’s book but easily a 5* for a younger reader.
Graphic: Grief and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Abandonment, Child death, Suicide, Slavery, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Confinement
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