A review by mainstbooksmonroe
The Misadventures of an Amateur Naturalist by Ceinwen Langley

lighthearted relaxing slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

A Beauty-and-Beast retelling that is mostly a coming-of-age story of a young person who runs away to escape an arranged marriage, with a tiny smidge of romance. I found the first half most interesting when she's dealing with her family and society. Later on there's a lot of journal entries she's reading, and consequently the emotional impact is lessened.

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