Silks and Stones – Cinna and Hokuren #2 – Book Review
It was so great seeing the characters again, especially the two main heroines! Cinna’s and Hokuren’s found family relationship is so heart-warming to read.
It was so great seeing the characters again, especially the two main heroines! Cinna’s and Hokuren’s found family relationship is so heart-warming to read.
I could relate to Farah a lot, perhaps a little too much throughout the whole book. Almost every page has a notable quote in there – mostly about friendship and self-love.
On one hand, it breaks the cliche of how this type of message is always portrayed. On the other hand, the cliche break doesn’t work that well.
Not my favorite, but probably works for children learning to read (I learned languages differently, so I can’t confirm). It’s easy to read, that’s the most important.
Vibrant illustrations that drew me in right away! (No pun intended ;)) The writing however isn’t on the same level.
Especially the consent chapter with hugging, touching each other’s faces, holding hands in a couple-like way, and … read for yourself! They’re too cute.
Two Iraqi youngsters documenting the revolution. Milo, a woman acting as a man because that’s the only way she feels safe. Khalili, a weak man finding power through filming.
I loved the polyamory aspect and all the communication about consent. However, their triad relationship was very short and ended too abruptly.
Unfortunately, I can’t recommend it. Although the poems were fun to read and the illustrations were just as nice as in the prequel.
I absolutely bawled my eyes out during the parts about saving the rainforest!!! I really like the animation and the designs. And the sign language.