A review by starcake
Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

funny lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

 4⭐ for Calcifur

This was cute and whimsical. My favorite parts were definitely the character interactions. I came to adore all the characters, Sophie's snarkiness mixed with Calcifur and Howl's shenanigans were a delight. Michael was so sweet too. I could read 5 more books about these characters, I can see why this book is such a comfort read.

My only critiques were that I found the book slow in parts and that the ending was a bit anti-climactic. I was also hoping for a little more romance! Overall though, a great whimsical fantasy with loveable characters. I'm looking forward to watching the movie!✨