A review by mishellsch
Lonely Castle in the Mirror by Mizuki Tsujimura
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Chronicles of Narnia + Studio Ghibli + Speak minus the SA
Just as I was about to write this book off as being a bit too YA, the third act came in. I became frustrated with Kokoro's voice mainly because she felt like a true sensitive, volatile, self conscious, melancholic 13 year old. The middle dragged on with Kokoro's depression and some unnecessary storylines. The ending still makes up for everything.
Just as I was about to write this book off as being a bit too YA, the third act came in. I became frustrated with Kokoro's voice mainly because she felt like a true sensitive, volatile, self conscious, melancholic 13 year old. The middle dragged on with Kokoro's depression and some unnecessary storylines. The ending still makes up for everything.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Mental illness
Minor: Suicide attempt