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A review by librarydreams
Once There Was by Kiyash Monsef
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
I've read a lot of middle grade fantasy, and this is the most creative and original work I've read in a long time. I love how Monsef interwove folk tales (or at least original stories that felt like classic folk tales) into the modern story. The mysteries surrounding the protagonist are intriguing and magnetic, and become more and more so until the answers are revealed.