internationalreads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
The beginning was slow and a bit messy, but ultimately this book was delightful
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Slavery, Confinement, Grief, Child death, and Death
raix's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Content Warnings
Minor: Abandonment, Child death, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Terminal illness, Confinement, and Medical content
royalraspberry's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This was a lovely little story, it was suggested to me as a book for someone who likes Ghibli films, and it definitely hit the spot. An enchanting little book about a boy who sees a ghost sneaking out of his house one night, and their adventure to solve the mystery of her origin and her future. There's a second story interspersed in the second half of the book which was a little jarring at first, but it was able to hook me as much as the actual story in the book. A lighthearted look at ghosts.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death and Terminal illness
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