emmaskies's review against another edition
4.0
As fitting a title as I’ve ever seen, this novella is uncommonly charming. Witty and funny, sweet, and with an unexpected theme on living through and breaking cycles of harm and wanting better for yourselves and your children, all alongside a delightfully philosophical exploration of magic.
toopunkrockforshul's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
commabookshop's review against another edition
4.0
Charming is the right word! This is not typically my genre but I was captivated by Julia right away. I'd love to read more about this family!
goodbye_alex's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
allisoncc's review
dark
emotional
fast-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? Yes
lizshayne's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-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? No
4.0
Another Wizards vs. Lesbians recommendation, this one very much to my taste. I do wonder how it would have landed if I hadn't already listened to the episode and knew I would like it.
But also, Simon is one of the most delightful Jewish characters I've run into in fiction in a long time. And seeing how his religion was a quiet but integral part of his magical identity was just so well done.
I agree - I would love to see this novella turn into either a series or the start of a a longer book.
But also, Simon is one of the most delightful Jewish characters I've run into in fiction in a long time. And seeing how his religion was a quiet but integral part of his magical identity was just so well done.
I agree - I would love to see this novella turn into either a series or the start of a a longer book.
booksteastories's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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? Yes
3.5
saturnserina's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
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? Yes
3.75
lareinadehades's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-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
3.0