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I couldn't put it down... it really lives up to the hype

This is a really fast read. I got the sense that some scenes were at least partially inspired by The Lion King, but overall the plot is vastly different. I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about it as I neared the end until a powerful moment occurred and made a good story great.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this graphic novel through a Goodreads giveaway in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

Really enjoyed reading this. The blend of magic and realism was perfectly balanced, so the story felt like it could be real even though there are paranormal elements. I didn't see the ending coming, but it was built up enough that it was satisfying.

Disclaimer: I received this book through a Goodreads giveaway in exchange for an unbiased and honest review.

The Whispers is a great book that uses shifting perspectives to tell a compelling story that was equal parts intense and mesmerizing. It starts off slowly after giving you an incomplete glimpse at the end, but ramps up speed all the way to the end.

There's a lot of good to be said about the characters and their characterizations, but I can't think of anything that wouldn't spoil the fun of letting their world itself for you instead.

Marco Swift and the Mirror of Souls was an enjoyable read, but not what I was looking for in a middle grade fantasy. The primary driver of the protagonist's growth was resolving inner conflict, which was also used to progress through the book's climax. In contrast, my preferred narrative conflict is interpersonal.

I gave this book three stars because, while it's not for me, it's a good exploration of grief and may be something others are more into.

Disclaimer: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Fast-paced from the start while still world-building, the book was hard to put down. The characters were complex and well-developed.