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A review by lilawsahar
Flowerheart by Catherine Bakewell
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
What a lovely, cozy fantasy. It reads just like a studio Ghibli movie. The characters are a little less endearing though. I am not really a fan of the love story between Xavier and Clara. Xavier was selfish to take Clara’s powers even though he came from a place of goodness. I think their love story could have been worked on. I’m glad that Clara supported him even though his magic was taken though. She became more endearing after that. I think that the book could have been so much longer. I want to hear more about the mother and about Clara’s fight to cure others of mental illnesses.
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail