annorabrady's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
4.5
This cozy fantasy is worth the read. I do wish, though, there was more of an answer as to why the willow door existed
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the idea that it was "to give her imagination an outlet" doesn't seem to make much sense considering the repercussions of using it.Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, and Child death
lizzyc_16's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
this book was absolutely beautiful. it was one heck of an emotional rollercoaster but it was so worth it. I screamed. I cried. I smiled. I threw the book.
this is probably my new favorite book. <3333
this is probably my new favorite book. <3333
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okay but also i'm so fricking mad at willem. elva and willems romance and just willem as a character was fantastic and then he had to- ARGHHHHHGraphic: Abandonment, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Infertility, and Grief
Moderate: Animal death, Emotional abuse, Violence, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, and Miscarriage
Minor: Homophobia, Sexual harassment, Body shaming, Child abuse, Colonisation, Fatphobia, Pregnancy, and Murder
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