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emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Graphic: Eating disorder, Mental illness
adventurous
dark
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
funny
informative
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book was amazing. It is short and fast paced with the perfect amount of spookiness. I recommend it to young readers and anyone who enjoys middle grade stories with a paranormal mystery to resolve.
The story starts with this one ghost that has been trapped in the school, just waiting for someone to help her, and that someone is the new girl, our protagonist, who I found really easy to love. In fact, all the characters are really well written provoking so many emotions.
It's relevant to mention that this book touches on topics such as allergies, autoimmune diseases, and mental health. I'm ashamed to say I did not know much about celiac disease before reading this book, but now I realize the importance of learning about it. I'm recommending this book to all the parents I know.
I recibe an ARC for free of this book from BookSirens, my revire is a voluntary honest opinion. Thank you so much for the opportunity of reading it.
The story starts with this one ghost that has been trapped in the school, just waiting for someone to help her, and that someone is the new girl, our protagonist, who I found really easy to love. In fact, all the characters are really well written provoking so many emotions.
It's relevant to mention that this book touches on topics such as allergies, autoimmune diseases, and mental health. I'm ashamed to say I did not know much about celiac disease before reading this book, but now I realize the importance of learning about it. I'm recommending this book to all the parents I know.
I recibe an ARC for free of this book from BookSirens, my revire is a voluntary honest opinion. Thank you so much for the opportunity of reading it.
Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Vomit
Moderate: Dementia, Schizophrenia/Psychosis
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Chronic illness, Death, Drug use, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Lesbophobia, Outing, Gaslighting, Alcohol
Minor: Car accident
adventurous
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
You all don’t understand how much I love books about morality especially were the characters could eased be villains or heroes if we see thinks white and black, but thinks are never like that.
In conclusion, I really enjoyed the book, but I’m not sure if I want to read the second one.
I’m happy with the way things ended.
In conclusion, I really enjoyed the book, but I’m not sure if I want to read the second one.
I’m happy with the way things ended.
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Racism, Torture, Toxic relationship, Blood, Police brutality, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Car accident, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I’m kinda sad I did not connect with the book, I was really looking forward to reading it and I didn’t end up liking it that much.
adventurous
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
At the beginning, I thought the story would be just a fun and spooky adventure, but what an amazing surprise, It is so much more!
The book presents four teenagers who get trapped in a strange world. The pace of the book was fast, and the character designs were amazing. My favorites were Garrett and the Birds.
It talks about different issues such as queerness, mental health, and friendship hardships. Each topic was brought up in such a good way, showing a realistic view of things within a magical world. I loved the message of the story and how it seemed to fit everyone in their own way.
I recommend giving it a try.
Thank you, NetGalley and Mad Cave Studios for the opportunity to read this book.
The sites and numbers the books provide at the end do work. As teens AND adults, we often think our problems are so big that nobody can understand and help us, but remember, you are never alone. Professionals are there to help when needed, and friends are there to be by our side the best they can.
The book presents four teenagers who get trapped in a strange world. The pace of the book was fast, and the character designs were amazing. My favorites were Garrett and the Birds.
It talks about different issues such as queerness, mental health, and friendship hardships. Each topic was brought up in such a good way, showing a realistic view of things within a magical world. I loved the message of the story and how it seemed to fit everyone in their own way.
I recommend giving it a try.
Thank you, NetGalley and Mad Cave Studios for the opportunity to read this book.
The sites and numbers the books provide at the end do work. As teens AND adults, we often think our problems are so big that nobody can understand and help us, but remember, you are never alone. Professionals are there to help when needed, and friends are there to be by our side the best they can.
Minor: Cancer, Panic attacks/disorders
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
The book introduces us to Este March, who has a gift. She's the owner of The Lucky Pie Diner where magic exists. But she has the little problem of not being able to keep her nose in her own business so she ends up trying to solve a murder.
The story is a cozy mystery, perfect for the season, with an entertaining writing style. The whole time I was trying to guess what would happen and I never guessed, It made me laugh and I was also surprised to find it had a *little* hint of romance in the perfect amount.
I would warn the readers that if they can't stand a lot of descriptions, this is not a book for them. In my case, I found it sometimes repetitive, but I still love it cause it has a fast pace and I enjoyed the pie descriptions, I can't wait to make my own with one of the recipes at the end. I just wish the *lucky* pies had a little bit more relevance.
To end, I would add it has ADHD representation, but don't read it if you think that would be the main focus or if you expect a big explanation. Este is just been Este and I love that.
(Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy of this book.)
The story is a cozy mystery, perfect for the season, with an entertaining writing style. The whole time I was trying to guess what would happen and I never guessed, It made me laugh and I was also surprised to find it had a *little* hint of romance in the perfect amount.
I would warn the readers that if they can't stand a lot of descriptions, this is not a book for them. In my case, I found it sometimes repetitive, but I still love it cause it has a fast pace and I enjoyed the pie descriptions, I can't wait to make my own with one of the recipes at the end. I just wish the *lucky* pies had a little bit more relevance.
To end, I would add it has ADHD representation, but don't read it if you think that would be the main focus or if you expect a big explanation. Este is just been Este and I love that.
(Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy of this book.)