"Lonely Castle in the Mirror" First Impressions *No Spoilers*

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Come talk about your initial, general impressions!

Content warnings for those who want them: (view spoiler)[ bullying, pedophilia, loss of a loved one, cancer, suicide (hide spoiler)]

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[Katy]

The description sounds wonderful.

[CJ]

I started reading this yesterday, as it was available in my library while I wait on my hold for The Wings Upon Her Back. I'm having a little trouble getting into it but I'm not feeling this will be a DNF. Not yet, at least.

[Cheryl]

I gave it four stars a 1.5 years ago. I'm going to read the graphic novel of it this month.

[Cheryl L]

I also just started reading this. I'm enjoying the writing style and am intrigued to learn more about Kokoro's journey.

[Katy]

Cheryl wrote: "I gave it four stars a 1.5 years ago. I'm going to read the graphic novel of it this month."

I didn't realize there was a graphic novel. They look very good; I may join you if I can obtain a copy (looks like 3 volumes).

[Cheryl]

Oh dear. I didn't realize. My library only has volume one. Hmm... not sure what to do now.

[Elin]

I started reading this book just now, as a regular book though. Didn't see a graphic novel, is it like a magazine?

The overall feel and blurb of this book reminds me of an anime, "the wonder egg" or something like that, it seems to work through the same themes. I think this will be a great read!

[Cheryl]

No, volume one is a regular book, and I did find it well worth the read. I'm tempted to go back and reread the unillustrated book now.