xanthian11's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
littletreefox's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.25
ipekreading's review against another edition
4.0
Kelly Barnhill is rapidly becoming a favorite author for me, she manages to weave in magical and dystopian elements to stories like no other! I love this retelling of the Japanese folktale, The Grateful Crane so much. This was a great quick palate cleanser between some rather thick books. I read it in one sitting. The writing was gorgeous, the story sad and beautiful. Thank you so much to Macmillan-Tor/Forge, Tordotcom for the ARC of this one.
amandawhidden's review against another edition
4.0
I just love Kelly Barnhill's writing - it's so beautiful and symbolic without being verbose. This was a sad but quick tale that felt really realistic despite underlying fantasy. I loved how selfless the teen was and how she made a good life for herself and brother in spite of everything.
all_time_mon's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rachelkc's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
missbrookss's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault
rwalker101's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75