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 šŸ˜… Iā€™m sorry but I donā€™t usually read middle grade from a kidā€™s pov, I tried to understand her and remember that sheā€™s only 11.

It made me happy to see her finally meet her cousins and spend quality time with them. But I donā€™t like the grandma or the aunts ngl and the grandfather is just there.

One thing I donā€™t understand is how this book is sold as fantasy. I had way different expectations for the book because of it and itā€™s 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 itā€™s 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.


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