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June 2020 - Standalone Suggestions
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An utterly charming and magical read!
“Change often starts with the smallest of whispers. Like-minded people building it up to a roar.”
I get the hype around this one - I do. Cute, quirky and adorable.
I blame poor timing for my failing to connect with the characters and our main character who is investigating the life of these kids. There were some parts I chuckled at and some touching phrases - but the message was heavy handed and sometimes it irritated me it was so spelled out and screamed at me. Maybe I shouldn't have done this as ...more
I get the hype around this one - I do. Cute, quirky and adorable.
I blame poor timing for my failing to connect with the characters and our main character who is investigating the life of these kids. There were some parts I chuckled at and some touching phrases - but the message was heavy handed and sometimes it irritated me it was so spelled out and screamed at me. Maybe I shouldn't have done this as ...more
This is a guide for humanity to treat others kindly wrapped up in a cozy book disguise. I would recommend this to parents who are looking for a read-along with their children.
However, do note that it is very gay-friendly but done subtly and not the type to bash you over the head with it.
However, do note that it is very gay-friendly but done subtly and not the type to bash you over the head with it.
REREAD 11/10/2024
I just read what I wrote the first time I read this back in 2020 and I loved it then but I have to say I think I loved it even more the second time around. Maybe because I knew what each of the kids were. Like Lucy being the son of the devil and Sal is a shifter and Taila a gnome as well as the rest of the kids of the orphanage. I loved Arthur so much and Zoe and of course Linus and Hellen. This book is so endearing and touching. It was one of my favorite books of all time and i ...more
I just read what I wrote the first time I read this back in 2020 and I loved it then but I have to say I think I loved it even more the second time around. Maybe because I knew what each of the kids were. Like Lucy being the son of the devil and Sal is a shifter and Taila a gnome as well as the rest of the kids of the orphanage. I loved Arthur so much and Zoe and of course Linus and Hellen. This book is so endearing and touching. It was one of my favorite books of all time and i ...more
Oh my heart, this book is such a delight ! It has such an amazing flow to it, and all the characters are so well-written. I can't decide which child is my favourite (all of them). So much beautiful imagery, so many quotable quotes !! It's my favourite book of the year, and I will be recommending this to everyone I can. So inclusive, anti-bullying, and just kind-hearted. <3
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This is a charming book. Well narrated on Audio I hope there is another to come
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3.5 stars rounded up. I enjoyed this but think the massive hype did make my experience not as wonderful as expected. I thought it was fine overall but not a new favorite. I loved the children they were by far my favorite part. Chauncey and Thalia especially, I enjoyed every single part with them, but I truly loved all the magical children and their eccentricities. Linus was an excellent perspective to be reading from and learning with, and Arthur wise good in concept and his care for the childre
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𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐨 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝!
Linus Baker is a 40 something complacent case manager for DICOMY that overlooks the care of orphaned magical youth. He is asked by Extremely Upper Management to take on a special assignment and check on the welfare of the children of Marsyas Island. These children are not just magical youth but a special type of magical that the world has never seen. There is Talia the garden gnome, Theodore the wyvern, Phee a forest sprite ...more
Linus Baker is a 40 something complacent case manager for DICOMY that overlooks the care of orphaned magical youth. He is asked by Extremely Upper Management to take on a special assignment and check on the welfare of the children of Marsyas Island. These children are not just magical youth but a special type of magical that the world has never seen. There is Talia the garden gnome, Theodore the wyvern, Phee a forest sprite ...more
May 15, 2020
TM
marked it as to-read
Sep 24, 2020
Karigan
marked it as to-read
Oct 27, 2020
Lizz (Beer, Books and Boos)
marked it as to-read
Jan 18, 2021
Tanya
rated it
it was amazing
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