A review by nimeneth
Into the Bright Open: A Secret Garden Remix by Cherie Dimaline

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

2.5

I didn't love it, but I didn't hate it. I think some of the conflict I feel about it is due to the fact that it just doesn't... Feel right compared with the original. The other books of the Remixed Classics series I've read have at least carried over some of the same feeling as the original tales they're based off, but this one turns the story into a Cinderella story mixed with a mystery and it just doesn't work for me.

I also didn't love the characters. Mary was alright, and I liked Flora, but the rest of the characters just felt a little shallow? Not sad I read this overall but I think I set my expectations wrong.
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