A review by gillthequill
Lonely Castle in the Mirror by Mizuki Tsujimura

emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad 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

5.0

What a moving story. I was struck at how well Tsujimura wrote the depictions of children's feelings: of bullying, of how it feels to be on the other side of the rumor mill, on the complex tangled web of emotions and interpersonal relationships at that age. This was a deeply moving story with a fun premise born of a wish. I am glad this book was recommended to be by the Goodreads algorithm. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a fantasy-lite story with a heavy focus on childhood relationships, bullying, and overcoming those circumstances through friendship and actual honest to god supportive adults, along with struggling with mental disorders like anxiety.
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