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jujudepamplemousse's review against another edition
4.0
(4.5) Both heartbreaking and heartwarming.
The topic is heartbreaking. Instances of bullying and fear of school is way more commun than we’d like to admit and sadly there is still not enough done to help kids (and parents) in those situations.
But it was also heartwarming seeing these seven lonely and vulnerable kids slowly start opening to each other and trust and help each other in their own way. It was just full of hope.
Even though the « twists » were kind of easy to guess I really liked how the story line was constructed and how it came together in the end.
The topic is heartbreaking. Instances of bullying and fear of school is way more commun than we’d like to admit and sadly there is still not enough done to help kids (and parents) in those situations.
But it was also heartwarming seeing these seven lonely and vulnerable kids slowly start opening to each other and trust and help each other in their own way. It was just full of hope.
Even though the « twists » were kind of easy to guess I really liked how the story line was constructed and how it came together in the end.
jxhnnykang's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
anpan's review against another edition
4.0
'I mean, you’re battling every single day, aren’t you?’ she said.
Kokoro breathed in silently.
Battling. Kokoro had no idea what she meant by this. But the instant she heard it, the most vulnerable part inside her chest grew hot and constricted. Not because it hurt. But because she was happy. (...)
But her words shot straight to the very core of Kokoro’s heart. She hadn’t thought of it that way before, but now that she did, she realized that yes, she had been trying to battle through each day.
you are never alone!!!! / 4.5 stars
What made her happiest, and most relieved, was if they all left her alone.
But she still wondered if it was going to be like this for ever.
Ureshino had admitted to hunting for the key, but now declared he’d rather keep his memories than have his wish granted. She was part of these memories. So were Masamune and Aki, with all their bickering and arguing. Every one of them.
Kokoro felt something warm seeping out of her, from deep inside. And she realized it was a feeling of happiness.
...she resisted the notion of anyone knowing anything about her.
I wonder why, she thought.
Because I want to forget it all myself.
It’ll be fine, she thought.
We’re going to support each other.
We’ll fight – together.
'Kokoro-chan,’ Ms Kitajima said. Kokoro had stopped crying. ‘There’s no need for you to fight.'
The words sounded like a foreign language.
Eyes shut tight, she didn’t know how to respond, and just gave a firm nod.
The very idea that she didn’t need to fight made her whole body feel enveloped in peace.
She understood the fear. Not knowing what the future would be for her, not knowing how long she’d be like this. Seeing people who were moving on was enough to make her feel an excruciating pain in her chest.
And making friends like these would be what sustained her. I do have friends, she told herself. Even if I never make any more, I’ll know I did have friends. Right here. Right now. And I’ll have that for the rest of my life.
'It’s OK, Aki! Aki-chan! We can help each other! We can meet! We can see each other again! So you have to live! You’ve got to keep going, and grow up to be an adult.'
She’d built this castle expressly to meet her brother when he reached the same age as she had been on the day of her passing.
But not just Rion.
She’d gathered other children from seven-year intervals, none of whom attended school. Mio had always been good at making up stories. Like the premise for a fairy tale, she decided on the rules, and played with them all according to the rules of her game.
Within the castle the Wolf Queen was free, vibrant and full of life. She’d appear out of thin air, as if weightless, then disappear, playing with them all just as she wished, and obviously having a wonderful time of it.
Rion looked at his sister in her frilly dress. He broke down.
Her hair was still long, her hands pale, yet plump and supple. Not the thin hands that Rion had come to know.
‘I’m glad I could see you.'
alley_dotcat's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
3.75
teachandcreate's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-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
5.0
drakesdescendant's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
kayco's review against another edition
5.0
I wasn’t liking the main character at first. She seemed so immature and I just couldn’t relate. Later I understood a little more and by the end I was in tears because this was such a good book with Ana amazing story!
bumblingbrooke's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0