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b00kh0arder's review against another edition
5.0
A brilliant second installment! Reuniting with old friends (I still want an Oswin of my own, though I am of the opinion that, regarding carrott cake, his opinion is wrong and he has simply never had a decent one) and making some new ones; revisiting some familiar parts of Starfell in detail - such as the gorgeous magic forest of Wisperia - and visiting some brand new ones, including a town called 'Library', made entirely of books. I repeat. A town. Made entirely. Of. BOOKS! (This "Lib-Brain" Assistant's head promptly exploded in a mass of rainbows, hearts and glitter.) And the creepy underworld of Netherfell & it's even creepier ruler Umbellifer, Queen of the Dead (seriously, how she's described moving - apparently gliding quicker than you blink - reminded me of a cross between a Weeping Angel and a ghost from a survival-horror game). The over-arching plot is developed further, as well as a rather tender and lovely tale of coming to terms with and dealing with grief. All enhanced by wonderful illustrations.
Looking forward to reading book 3!
Looking forward to reading book 3!
dandelionsteph's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Death, and Grief
Minor: War
chrstn's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.0
danicamidlil's review against another edition
5.0
I love this series! Perfect amount of secondary characters. I love how the author is gently expanding the story and the world as we go.
abbybee's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
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
3.75
laurenjpegler's review against another edition
3.0
*3.5 stars
Not as good as the first book, but I really love Willow and the cast of characters. It’s such a weird and wonderful tale, and you can truly learn so many lessons from this series.
Not as good as the first book, but I really love Willow and the cast of characters. It’s such a weird and wonderful tale, and you can truly learn so many lessons from this series.
littledosesofrandomness's review against another edition
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? N/A
4.0
thedizzyreader's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0