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bookwormmama's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Self harm
chris_reads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm and Grief
Moderate: Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, and Pregnancy
Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, Infertility, Antisemitism, and Death of parent
r_j_setser's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
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? It's complicated
5.0
"She'd hurt people when she was young. She'd saved people when she got older. But for all the good she'd done, she'd never thought it was enough."
The above quote sums up The Girl Who Chased the Moon. Sarah Addison Allen blows me away with how she captures the beautiful messiness of humanity. When I read her books, I feel seen, hugged, and loved because of how she takes people who live with regrets and shame of their past and just gives them good friends who suddenly make those mountains much smaller. Her characters are complex and she tackles awkward situations with grace and forgiveness. I just love her writing style, the meaningful conversations that happen, and the cozy, mysterious vibes of her stories.
The Girl Who Chased the Moon focuses on a girl who must live in a town where her mother is remembered as a villain and she deals with a lot of prejudice because of that, despite having only good memories of her mother. And another woman returns to the town that is the source of her deepest hurts and she tries to reconcile with her past by bonding with the girl who feels unwelcome. I think I loved this book because of the perfect balance of reality mixed with magic; it's just a cozy story that it made me smile.
Also, after reading Other Birds in addition to this one, I'm certain that the author can cook and bake something fierce. Her food descriptions in Other Birds and The Girl Who Chased the Moon are enough to make me wish for a cookbook from her kitchen. I want to go into these worlds just to eat!
Overall, I give this book 5 stars and will gladly start another book by Allen!
Content warnings: No cursing. No action/gore. Romance is mostly sweet and limited to kissing, however, there is one mild (and I mean very mild) spicy scene towards the end. Significant topics are teen pregnancy and the pressures of others making big decisions for that teen. Bullying and mention of past c*tting and living with those scars (this doesn't happen on-page). And significant themes of grief from losing family members.
The above quote sums up The Girl Who Chased the Moon. Sarah Addison Allen blows me away with how she captures the beautiful messiness of humanity. When I read her books, I feel seen, hugged, and loved because of how she takes people who live with regrets and shame of their past and just gives them good friends who suddenly make those mountains much smaller. Her characters are complex and she tackles awkward situations with grace and forgiveness. I just love her writing style, the meaningful conversations that happen, and the cozy, mysterious vibes of her stories.
The Girl Who Chased the Moon focuses on a girl who must live in a town where her mother is remembered as a villain and she deals with a lot of prejudice because of that, despite having only good memories of her mother. And another woman returns to the town that is the source of her deepest hurts and she tries to reconcile with her past by bonding with the girl who feels unwelcome. I think I loved this book because of the perfect balance of reality mixed with magic; it's just a cozy story that it made me smile.
Also, after reading Other Birds in addition to this one, I'm certain that the author can cook and bake something fierce. Her food descriptions in Other Birds and The Girl Who Chased the Moon are enough to make me wish for a cookbook from her kitchen. I want to go into these worlds just to eat!
Overall, I give this book 5 stars and will gladly start another book by Allen!
Content warnings: No cursing. No action/gore. Romance is mostly sweet and limited to kissing, however, there is one mild (and I mean very mild) spicy scene towards the end. Significant topics are teen pregnancy and the pressures of others making big decisions for that teen. Bullying and mention of past c*tting and living with those scars (this doesn't happen on-page). And significant themes of grief from losing family members.
Content Warnings
Minor: Infertility, Self harm, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
ahhhlexis's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Self harm
Minor: Abortion
marcelo_flores's review against another edition
emotional
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
A dramatic romance without great adversaries and very cheesy at times. It sounds like a soap opera but I'm not sure if it's in a positive or negative sense. I enjoyed the element of magical realism, which seems to be the most notable part of the work.
Content Warnings
Minor: Self harm and Suicide
conglomerationofchaos's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Self harm
ila_mae's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Self harm, Sexual content, and Suicide
kelleykamanda's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The perfect combination of a cozy southern setting, magic, and characters you root for. Though there are many aspects of this book that are moving and a bit sad, it truly added to the wide range of emotions I felt. Really loved this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Self harm, Suicide, and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual content and Pregnancy
Minor: Abortion and Abandonment
grlledchzgrl's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm and Suicide
Moderate: Abortion and Pregnancy
haexelhasel's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Self harm
Minor: Child abuse, Child death, Infertility, and Abortion