A review by giraffe786
The Lantern of Lost Memories by Sanaka Hiiragi

dark reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.75

This book is three short stories that are interconnected by one character. The first chapter/story is lovely and heartwarming. The woman is kind and you feel a sense of coziness as she reflects on her life. The second chapter/story takes a dark turn and has a very different feel. The third chapter/story is very sad but comes full circle again at the end and ends on a positive note. Overall this story covers a range of different themes but does have challenging topics in that I wasn’t prepared for. It’s still a good read but is tinged with sadness

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, and Child death

Moderate: Animal death