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Another lovely fairy tale from Kingfisher, this time not a retelling but an original story filled with fairy tale tropes such as evil princes and fairy godmothers. Thoroughly enjoyable. I can always count on T. Kingfisher for a good, reliable read.

A dark fairy tale but a hopeful one, too. The cast of characters were delightful! Mara, the protagonist, is perhaps the least interesting character, but in a way, that also makes her relatable and easy to cheer for.

3✨ it reminded me of other stories I read. Going into another place to find someone they care about and they meet common creatures like a rat, but also discovering unique creatures. It was a pretty cute story. I found myself chuckling at quite a few spots.

I don't agree that this story is a story about comfort and healing or that it is an optimistic book... I'd say it was a book about a children experiencing big, difficult emotions, facing violence, death and loss. There is darkness, and sacrifice, and tears. There is also magical creatures and friendship, ecological message, but it doesn't save the story.

Love this series! This time, our fearless kitties are looking for the Orb of the present and their two friends who where kidnapped. Doubt seeps in when their friends are told by other animals that they won't be saved. Cute graphics and wonderful story.

I‘m gonna go with Geraldine Harris, who brought me the first real “high” fantasies that I picked and read all on my own as a kidlet. I re-read the first book (tagged) until it fell apart. She opened my mind and my world to amazing and wonderful and scary things and was the gateway to so many more astounding books and authors. There was something so unique and beautiful about her writing. 🥰

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Thank you so much for this very fall swap box 🍁🍂. The books are spot on for autumn reading and I was very excited to see the Irish Cream hot chocolate. It‘s my favorite and hard to find. Thanks again and happy fall to you, Tanya! #fffs

If you need a YA book for your kids or for your classroom this is it. Finally in paperback. Mal the flying girl and Christopher the future guardian of the mythical creatures. Artwork throughout and a glossary of the creatures. Recommended on the back for 10 and above…agree. Book 1. Fun read for anyone who reads fantasy.

Some strawberry lemonade while I finished my latest read, Heartseer: The Tale of Anise Star 🍓🍋🥤 It was amazing ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐!
Read my review here: https://newkidonthebookreviews.wordpress.com/2025/08/16/review-heartseer-the-tal...
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I enjoyed A Sorceress Comes to Call by the same author and I am looking forward to reading the tagged. It‘s giving me The Poison Thread by Laura Purcell vibes. Also, it is beautiful outside! 💚