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A review by madmadmaddymad
Beetle & the Hollowbones by Aliza Layne
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
THIS IS SO CUTE OMG
I love everything about it. So wholesome and heartwarming and the world is so fun. It flawlessly combines fantastical elements with a modern flair. The kids use social media, write fanfiction, and hang out at the mall.
Beetle is a compelling protagonist, a goblin witch coming-of-age who is obsessed with “big, pretty magic”, everything that goblin magic’s not. “it’s slow, and it isn’t pretty”. I really like the bit where her grandma tells her that she can make her own way in the world, and gives her a sorcery crystal.
I really like Kat as well, but as far as I’m concerned the star of the show is Blob Ghost! Blob Ghost stole my heart in every sequence they were in!
I would love to see this translated into a Disney film or a cartoon series. It’s so amazing and I feel like I could get lost in this world for hours.
I love everything about it. So wholesome and heartwarming and the world is so fun. It flawlessly combines fantastical elements with a modern flair. The kids use social media, write fanfiction, and hang out at the mall.
Beetle is a compelling protagonist, a goblin witch coming-of-age who is obsessed with “big, pretty magic”, everything that goblin magic’s not. “it’s slow, and it isn’t pretty”. I really like the bit where her grandma tells her that she can make her own way in the world, and gives her a sorcery crystal.
I really like Kat as well, but as far as I’m concerned the star of the show is Blob Ghost! Blob Ghost stole my heart in every sequence they were in!
I would love to see this translated into a Disney film or a cartoon series. It’s so amazing and I feel like I could get lost in this world for hours.