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A review by amberinbookland
King and the Dragonflies by Kacen Callender
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
A book about loss. A book about love. A book about acceptance.
Content warnings: domestic abuse, death/grief, and homophobia.
This book is so beautiful. The writing, the story, the characters and the messages all touched my heart and I am so happy to know that these kind of stories are available to children today.
I was so impressed by how the author approached complex issues without completely simplifying or smothering them with an 'happily ever after'.
Life isn't easy. Everyone isn't going to accept you. You are going to make mistakes and not everyone will forgive you. But as King's Father said, "even if they don't...you'll be alright. You'll go on living."
Content warnings: domestic abuse, death/grief, and homophobia.
This book is so beautiful. The writing, the story, the characters and the messages all touched my heart and I am so happy to know that these kind of stories are available to children today.
I was so impressed by how the author approached complex issues without completely simplifying or smothering them with an 'happily ever after'.
Life isn't easy. Everyone isn't going to accept you. You are going to make mistakes and not everyone will forgive you. But as King's Father said, "even if they don't...you'll be alright. You'll go on living."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Racism, Violence, Police brutality, and Grief