*I got this review for my honest thoughts*

I really wound up liking this read. I thought it was so cute. I really liked how this collection had two solid that connected back to each other and also left it open for my stories in the future. I really liked the elements of magic in this novel and found the art to be adorable. I really liked how this book tackled moving and being lonely but also a fun adventure story! I will def be reading more by this author in the future. ( )

*I got this review for my honest thoughts*

I really wound up liking this read. I thought it was so cute. I really liked how this collection had two solid that connected back to each other and also left it open for my stories in the future. I really liked the elements of magic in this novel and found the art to be adorable. I really liked how this book tackled moving and being lonely but also a fun adventure story! I will def be reading more by this author in the future. ( )

Aster reminds me a bit of Hilda, if Hilda hated the woods and loved the city. Aster's parents pull a really low move, and lie to her about how long they are really staying in this tiny village in the middle of nowhere. When her brother leaves for college she can't believe how bored she is...until a strange glow in the night that she sees from her window leads her to a pack of shaggy dogs and lots of magical weirdness (good weirdness). ( )

I tried this out and only got through a few pages. The language is super not my thing, lots of casual ableist slurs and really negative language. The art style is cute, but fairly simple overall. As an alt to this, I would suggest Pilu of the Woods or Nightlights.

Cute -- cute book, cute images, same heartwarming pseudo-Scandinavia as Hilda. In general, I liked it. I think Hilda does a better job connecting into mysterious mytho-natural phenomena, but I do love the seasonal theme going on here. ( )