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sarahd7276's review against another edition
4.0
This story touches on the abuse of power and how that arm extends into the home. What starts off as a promise to Rose Alice Andrea, “Little Luck”, to capture all of the magic she could wish for, turns sour and embarrassing after she only catches ONE SINGLE jar. She begins to doubt herself, the value of magic, and every “truth” she believed her father promised her.
Not all is lost. Rose finds new friends, family, and TYE truth about magic: it’s not all it’s cracked up to be.
Not all is lost. Rose finds new friends, family, and TYE truth about magic: it’s not all it’s cracked up to be.
tomwright's review against another edition
When I got this title from a Goodreads recommendation, I didn't realize it was middle-grade. I wonder if I would have liked it more if I'd read it at age 12. I'm just not the target age for this book.
cateemma's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Toxic friendship, and Child abuse
Minor: Medical content
jrfehr's review against another edition
5.0
Wow. I think I may have already found my favorite book of 2022. Beautifully written, and so poetically thought provoking.
“‘Mad isn’t a forever thing. It’s not even the most powerful thing. It’s just a thing you feel sometimes, before you feel something else.’”
“‘Mad isn’t a forever thing. It’s not even the most powerful thing. It’s just a thing you feel sometimes, before you feel something else.’”
greergreer's review against another edition
2.0
Well, I thought I was going to read a magical book. It kinda was till the end when it picked up a completely different story in a direction I was not expecting. Trying not to spoil this for anyone.
I can say I was disappointed.
I can say I was disappointed.
sarahwuzhere's review against another edition
4.0
What a lovely book with a sort of dark twist to it. I wasn’t really expecting this at all in a children’s book and I think maybe mature 5th graders could handle this.
Rose is kind of famous because her dad is famous. Her father is the most magical person in town and everyone expects Rose to be just as magical if not more. When things don’t go as planned on New Years Day, Rose now has to figure out what she really wants and if she needs to fix anything about herself.
I loved the dedication as well.
Rose is kind of famous because her dad is famous. Her father is the most magical person in town and everyone expects Rose to be just as magical if not more. When things don’t go as planned on New Years Day, Rose now has to figure out what she really wants and if she needs to fix anything about herself.
I loved the dedication as well.
strovao1995's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Wow! This book was very unexpected! Has great lessons to be learned.
readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
5.0
A book that will leave you thinking for awhile. This layered story of abuse and having something that is desired by all, is one that will leave readers talking about what it all really means. A good book club choice.
I think this is Haydu’s best writing to date.
I think this is Haydu’s best writing to date.