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yuna's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was overall a cute, fun story, but with some darker elements. Wasn't expecting so much domestic abuse to be at the core of Fin's anxiety. I loved the setting of Aldermere and how it had so many customs with regard to how to interact with the magic. Reminded me of a fae story in that regard, but without the fae.
The supporting cast is great. I loved Eddie and wish Cedar had gotten a little more screen time. The external conflict could've been seeded in a little more throughout for my taste, but it was still a satisfying conclusion.
The supporting cast is great. I loved Eddie and wish Cedar had gotten a little more screen time. The external conflict could've been seeded in a little more throughout for my taste, but it was still a satisfying conclusion.
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse and Panic attacks/disorders
chronicacademia's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Fire/Fire injury
eadrianschmitz's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Domestic abuse
emileereadsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Thank you Netgalley and Greenwillow Books for the gifted book I read along with the library audio.
"The trick to all magic is: you can see if if you know where to look"
You cannot be all of yourself without all the memories and moments that have made you who you are. Giving away parts of your past to try and shape your future dulls the person you could be if you embraced all of yourself. These ideas are explored in this gem of a middle grade novel. The author weaves imagination and mystery in with this coming of age magical realism tale. Presenting a strong message is hard to do without having a heavy hand, but this book let's you discover the present inside layer by layer.
"The trick to all magic is: you can see if if you know where to look"
You cannot be all of yourself without all the memories and moments that have made you who you are. Giving away parts of your past to try and shape your future dulls the person you could be if you embraced all of yourself. These ideas are explored in this gem of a middle grade novel. The author weaves imagination and mystery in with this coming of age magical realism tale. Presenting a strong message is hard to do without having a heavy hand, but this book let's you discover the present inside layer by layer.
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse
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