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vireogirl's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Delightful. Spunky young heroine, full of clever perspectives and gutsy ideas. The story included real chemistry, anatomy, and stamp collecting. And wonderful phrases, like "One of Inspector Hewitt's eyebrows rose up like a cobra."
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Physical abuse, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcohol
orchidlilly's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
An endearing and relatable character for young girls interested in science, plus she solves complex mysteries in a way that is scientifically accurate? Sign me up!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Xenophobia, Blood, Medical content, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Drug use, Racism, Sexism, Suicide, Xenophobia, Medical content, Grief, Religious bigotry, Alcohol, Colonisation, and Classism