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htc's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
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
5.0
This book is a treasure. It’s a beautiful story about a guy just doing his job who has self isolated so long he doesn’t even realize he’s lonely. He is great at staying uninvolved, being neutral, reporting a high degree of detail, and not questioning orders. Because he’s so good at his job (inspecting “orphanages” where children with magical powers are raised), he is given a special task by “extremely upper management”: to inspect an extremely classified “orphanage” on a remote island where children of unimaginable powers reside. The month he spends on the island with the children and their caretakers changes him in ways that lifted my spirits and made me laugh out loud. A great book for pre-teens, teenagers, and adults of all ages. I’d love to see this done as a movie. The best part: there’s also a sequel now.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Xenophobia
Minor: Confinement, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Religious bigotry, and Abandonment
sammirosewater's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Racism, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting
Minor: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
moosereading's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
5.0
I loved reading this book. Every single page was utterly delightful and full of emotions. It had a great plot, stark contrasts in its imagery and description not to mention the diversity in characters and their personalities and faults. I loved the messages of love, kindness, growth, friendship, family and adventure it had, while also tackling some sadder topics. It made the best out of these scenes and had a nice hint of mistery as well as the fantastical world it is set in in general. I enjoyed reading about the characters unique personalities, getting over their differences, learning and growing to be this great family. There are important life lessons around every page turned and all of it fits this fluffy, heartwarming atmosphere of serenity Klune has created.
I can not reiterate how much I love and enjoyed this book. It is now my favourite book and I look forward to reading it again and again in the near and distant future.
If you have a bad day, pick up this book.
100000/10 would recommend!
I can not reiterate how much I love and enjoyed this book. It is now my favourite book and I look forward to reading it again and again in the near and distant future.
If you have a bad day, pick up this book.
100000/10 would recommend!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Xenophobia
Minor: Body shaming
chelseylb1988's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Xenophobia, and Abandonment
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Torture, and Cannibalism