I felt emotionally involved and teary at times. The story is well written and I would definitely recommend it to young people.

The villagers and the monsters all are metaphors for how denying one’s grief can do more harm than good which I think is a lovely message.

(spoiler alert) I like piglet as character but was a bit unsure regarding Mirabelle being human.. I’m a bit confused on her backstory and who is responsible for her monster side. Also.. Mirabel triumph over the malice monster by eating his soul. I was taken aback by this and especially how the humans aren’t now scared of her.