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blissofalife's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Read it when I was young and loved it, just reread it and enjoyed it just as much! The writing style is immersive and makes the characters believable. No plot to speak of, but that’s not a complaint, just a note. It’s lovely to watch Alice grow into herself.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy
kathrun006's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This book is suitable for children ages 11 and up, but I'm 23 and I enjoyed it a lot. It's set in midevil England and is about a homeless girl who doesn't even have a name and has to sleep in a compost pile because it's the only warm place where she won't rejected. The story is about how she gets taken in by a midwife to be her apprentice. Its heartwarming to watch her situation and outlook on life improve as she learns this skill.
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, and Pregnancy