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ms_morri1's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
If you love Howls Moving Castle (book or movie imo) you’ll love this story. I wouldn’t say it’s a one for one copy, but you can’t help but notice the similarities. That said, I don’t think it detracts from the charm of this tale. The heroine is very relatable, as she is like most young women trying to figure out who they are. While she starts out seeming very timid, the trauma she’s experienced by being a strange girl in a small village explains her lack of confidence. Our hero–on the other hand–is quite the opposite. Is very confident, to the point of possibly being too arrogant, until you realize he is has his own insecurities and trauma. Two people healing in different ways. And it’s lovely to see how they support each other.
I wouldn’t call this a cozy read, but a good fall read. A story with just enough of the spooky vibes to make it a great book to curl up with a cup of tea or coffee with. And though it is considered to be YA, it doesn’t fall back on those annoying YA tropes that can sometimes make it frustrating for an adult to read. I strongly recommend to anyone who is looking for a book to bring on those cozy fall vibes but isn’t quite into the cozy fantasy.
I wouldn’t call this a cozy read, but a good fall read. A story with just enough of the spooky vibes to make it a great book to curl up with a cup of tea or coffee with. And though it is considered to be YA, it doesn’t fall back on those annoying YA tropes that can sometimes make it frustrating for an adult to read. I strongly recommend to anyone who is looking for a book to bring on those cozy fall vibes but isn’t quite into the cozy fantasy.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
lkristin2018's review against another edition
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Certainly it was a compelling dark, folk-tale like story. However, the combination of the main character being a minor, and her love interest being a 700 demon whose pet nickname for her was a put-down did not work for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Gore, Toxic relationship, Violence, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
theespressoedition's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Blood, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Suicide
kwthor's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-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? Yes
4.5
Sweet fantasy with a bitter sweet ending.
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
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