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ellie_debney's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
raindrop_'s review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Precioso cuento de hadas que nos muestra la importancia de la comunidad y el apoyo mutuo.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment
freemakd's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
librarymouse's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.5
The Moth Keeper is a story about community, curiosity, responsibility, and loneliness. The parallels between the ghost of legend, losing her ability to enjoy life to her obsession with the moon and Anya's daydreaming about living under the sun are such poignant parallels, especially after Anya's daydreaming about life under the sun while spending her nights alone. The illustrations are gorgeous, and the characters are easy to love!
Content Warnings
Minor: Emotional abuse and Abandonment
creolelitbelle's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
3.5
The art in this graphic novel is beautiful with colors that pop off the page (or screen) even for the many nighttime scenes. Characters are depicted very expressively with distinct emotions playing across their faces.
While fantasy begins the story with the Moon Spirit, I enjoy a sense of belonging and loyalty from Anya and her fellow night villagers. They have faith through living a unique lifestyle that find no one ever truly alone. Night versus day villages shows how limiting ourselves to one viewpoint blocks much knowledge and experiences from life. My favorite part is the inspiration at the end. O'Neill wonderfully and creatively teaches about desert ecosystems and connects that of New Zealand (Aotearoa) and the US Southwest.
While fantasy begins the story with the Moon Spirit, I enjoy a sense of belonging and loyalty from Anya and her fellow night villagers. They have faith through living a unique lifestyle that find no one ever truly alone. Night versus day villages shows how limiting ourselves to one viewpoint blocks much knowledge and experiences from life. My favorite part is the inspiration at the end. O'Neill wonderfully and creatively teaches about desert ecosystems and connects that of New Zealand (Aotearoa) and the US Southwest.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment
shinyfox's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Abandonment
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Ableism
purplepenning's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Abandonment
novella42's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
A love letter to the desert, to solitude, and to togetherness. Absolutely gorgeous.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Ableism
annamarie98's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
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
4.25
Solid book, beautiful story, a little heavy for particularly young readers but a beautiful story
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
books_and_fairy_lights's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
"The sadder I felt, the more I believed that only the beauty of the moon would make me happy again..."
This graphic novel hit harder than I thought. It's full of hope without disregarding sadness. It conveys the importance of kindness and community.
It's a really sweet story, very comforting from both the writing and the illustrations. I identified a lot with the main character and that was nice to feel seen in that way.
This graphic novel hit harder than I thought. It's full of hope without disregarding sadness. It conveys the importance of kindness and community.
It's a really sweet story, very comforting from both the writing and the illustrations. I identified a lot with the main character and that was nice to feel seen in that way.
Content Warnings
Minor: Abandonment