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A review by val_theburrowofstories
Some Kind of Happiness by Claire Legrand
emotional
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
At the beginning I thought Finley was such a smart little girl and a sweetheart, but by the end I was a bit tired of her š
Iām sorry but I donāt usually read middle grade from a kidās pov, I tried to understand her and remember that sheās only 11.
It made me happy to see her finally meet her cousins and spend quality time with them. But I donāt like the grandma or the aunts ngl and the grandfather is just there.
One thing I donāt understand is how this book is sold as fantasy. I had way different expectations for the book because of it and itās not the kind of fantasy I like (was it even fantasy at all?
I listened to the audiobook and I think the narrator did an amazing job.
Overall, I liked the book so itās a 3 ā. I think it would be a good book for kids who have parents who are divorcing, if they need to understand mental health a little better or just as a form of escapism.
It made me happy to see her finally meet her cousins and spend quality time with them. But I donāt like the grandma or the aunts ngl and the grandfather is just there.
One thing I donāt understand is how this book is sold as fantasy. I had way different expectations for the book because of it and itās not the kind of fantasy I like (was it even fantasy at all?
I listened to the audiobook and I think the narrator did an amazing job.
Overall, I liked the book so itās a 3 ā. I think it would be a good book for kids who have parents who are divorcing, if they need to understand mental health a little better or just as a form of escapism.
Moderate: Cancer, Child death, Death, and Fire/Fire injury