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erine's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
At first this presents as a dark and light story, but really it's a moon and sun story. Beatrice prefers the dark, but has a distinct moon vibe, silvery and ethereal and shadowy. Roo thrives in the light, but has a sunny personality and loves cheerful, warm, bold things. But this sisters support each other and love each other despite their differences.
Sweet, with gorgeous illustrations.
At first this presents as a dark and light story, but really it's a moon and sun story. Beatrice prefers the dark, but has a distinct moon vibe, silvery and ethereal and shadowy. Roo thrives in the light, but has a sunny personality and loves cheerful, warm, bold things. But this sisters support each other and love each other despite their differences.
Sweet, with gorgeous illustrations.
dmfsharp's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
widfarend's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
3.25
I want to love this book. The illustrations are gorgeous and I see myself in both sisters. But it just didn't quite land for me. The story was sweet, but the wordage felt a bit bulky and the resolution a bit flat. Still, I would read it again.
I admit I might be slightly biased when it comes to categorizing things such as spiders, crows, and black cats (all things I love) as "dark". I get what the book was conveying, but, I don't love the trope.
I admit I might be slightly biased when it comes to categorizing things such as spiders, crows, and black cats (all things I love) as "dark". I get what the book was conveying, but, I don't love the trope.
jacktardis's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
marieleigh73's review against another edition
5.0
Sisters don't have to be the same to get along. I love the illustrations in this and how the repetition of certain words is formatted.
pussinbooks's review against another edition
3.0
A sweet story about two sisters, one who loves darkness and one who loves light, finding a way to understand each other.
lisakimmence3's review against another edition
4.0
Such a sweet story of how to love one another despite differences. The illustrations in this book are incredible.
nsnyder22's review against another edition
4.0
Beatrice loves the dark while her sister, Roo, loves the light. Will they ever understand each other? At first this book seemed strange to me but as it went on, I loved the repetitive phrases and the love the sisters have for each other. This beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates the differences in all of us and teaches us about acceptance of our families and ourselves. A great Halloween book or for siblings who struggle with their differences.