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West of the Sea by Stephanie Willing
5.0
adventurous challenging emotional reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

It's not that common for a coming of age book to include flawed parents who aren't bad but just flawed, with real and complicated relationships. I appreciate the portrayal of mental health and the impact of parental depression on children, as well as the real solid friendship between sisters. Just full of real details that feel emotionally true, with a light touch magic inserted for story purposes. 

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