ethan_bridgesgarcia's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I’m sure I’ll get a lot of hate for this but my God! the longest allegory for depression in the world awarded goes to this book. Also why did it take forever to answer all of the mysteries? And why was it so flat? I didn’t enjoy any of the characters and the idea for a fantasy was very misleading. Almost DNF.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cancer, Classism, Mental illness, Addiction, Chronic illness, Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, and Terminal illness
noa_llea's review
emotional
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
it's such a warm, comforting book. i read the entire book in one, wonderfully rainy afternoon, which was the perfect setting for this book. it's absolutely heartbreaking, but there is some comfort in the heartbreak. the book doesn't end with a perfect happy ending, but there is some resolution and so much character development that you feel like it had the right ending.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Terminal illness, Grief, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
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