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mmz's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
kaywhiteley's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
What a beautiful little book
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Abandonment
juniebugjones's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
beautiful book about overcoming grief and past flaws or experiences! always a fan of Nina and can’t wait to pick up another one of her books :)
rubyrozas's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
heidi__e__'s review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book like it slayed. I loved the characters, the story, and the setting. I thought all of the characters were interesting and unique, but they were all connected in a way. I loved learning about Mila and her past throughout the book while we were also learning about her in the present day, and learning what an impact her past had on her.
kengore's review
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
gmd316's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I had high hopes because the premise is so interesting to me but it felt predictable and fell flat.
greenleafbooks's review
3.0
I thought this book built up emotions very well and was a really interesting and melancholy look at the past of the main character Mila, and how she comes to find a home in her chosen family.
dembury's review
4.0
A quiet, introspective, and somber kind of book that is beautifully written and very atmospheric. It almost felt like an extended short story, making a very quick read but also one that makes you want to read slowly. Although it was slightly repetitive at times, and I think it could have benefitted from another few pages, I really enjoyed reading this! LaCour's prose gets more and more lovely with each book.