Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book through Edelweiss. ( )

Lovely illustrations along with a charming story. I enjoy children’s stories that don’t treat the audience as if they’re stupid. Here, Arietta has to fight with what many adults do, doing what you love or what makes you money. Is there ever a real balance? I enjoyed this a lot! Super cute is an understatement.

it’s very unrealistic that they would let the princess travel without her body guards, even to Arietta’s house. But who cares
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