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books_coffee_cornwall's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? No
5.0
catsloverain's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.0
Really beautiful written. Read on the Isle of Skye and it was a perfect setting for this. Great discussion of mental health and mental illness. My grandma had dementia and died recently and this book did indeed make me cry. The bullying storyline wasn’t handled super well, especially given the racist element of the bullying. I don’t feel like Kin was well developed in general and didn’t appreciate that his trauma was swept away so neatly.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Grief, and Death of parent
pollyanna_paperback's review against another edition
5.0
This book was incredible, It made me run through all my emotions and It hits home! Julia is such a strong young girl and it shows! The search for the shark isn't just any ordinary search, its much more! The illustrations throughout are amazing too and they really lend the reader an aid in their imagination! I highly recommend this book to anyone!! 5 stars! Well deserved!
literaryhag's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 ⭐️
Just as amazing as her other work. Sad to say there was one line in it that I cannot forgive which is why I dropped it to 4.5 instead of 5.
Just as amazing as her other work. Sad to say there was one line in it that I cannot forgive which is why I dropped it to 4.5 instead of 5.
tatjana's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
grandmoffparkin's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-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
Stunningly illustrated and stunningly written. The way it’s all put together is a work of art. I didn’t love it until the very end but after sitting and reading it in one sitting I was won over by it and sobbed uncontrollably by the end. Beautiful book.
katieannwicked's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt
ella__carroll's review against another edition
5.0
Greenland sharks are my absolute favorite animal in the entire world. That combined with such a poignant story and such beautiful writing made this one of my favorite books ever. I am also currently reading "The Deathless Girls" by the same author, and wow... Kiran must be one of the most versatile authors I have ever read, such different stories that are both so incredibly well written and enjoyable.
kristenreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Mental illness, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Fatphobia and Racism
Minor: Dementia