Lonely Castle in the Mirror

Paperback Published on: 08/09/2022; Language: English, Japanese (Original language of a translated text)
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Lonely Castle in the Mirror
Absolutely stunning & heart-warming!
This… this was beautiful. In many ways, not a lot happens in this book until the end. This is more a study in loneliness and friendship and the struggle... READ MORE
Rachel Matthews
Lonely Castle in the Mirror
A wonderful, original and surprising journey!
I received this as an advance reader copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions my own. There are some books that as soon as you ... READ MORE
Iara at Reading
Lonely Castle in the Mirror
Heartbreaking, heartwarming and a fantastic journey with an important message.
This was not at all what I expected. It starts off with a young girl called Kokoro who is struggling to go to school and becomes very introverted to the p... READ MORE
Jodie - Plymouth Drake Circus
Lonely Castle in the Mirror
Incredibly heartfelt & raw
A beautiful look into the place society takes in the formulaic child-to-adult sphere. A moving novel that delves into the mental health sector whilst deliv... READ MORE
Ella-Mae at Lewes
Lonely Castle in the Mirror
An incredibly heartfelt & raw piece
An incredibly heartfelt & raw piece. A beautiful look into the place society takes in the formulaic child-to-adult sphere. A moving novel that delves into ... READ MORE
Ella-Mae at Lewes

Synopsis

Would you share your deepest secrets to save a friend?

In a tranquil neighbourhood of Tokyo, seven teenagers wake to find their bedroom mirrors are shining.

At a single touch, they are pulled from their lonely lives to a wondrous castle filled with winding stairways, watchful portraits and twinkling chandeliers. In this new sanctuary, they are confronted with a set of clues leading to a hidden room where one of them will be granted a wish. But there's a catch: if they don't leave the castle by five o'clock, they will be punished.

As time passes, a devastating truth emerges: only those brave enough to share their stories will be saved.

Tender, playful, gripping, Lonely Castle in the Mirror is a mesmerizing tale about the importance of reaching out, confronting anxiety and embracing human connection.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
  • ISBN: 9781529176667
  • Number of pages: 384
  • Dimensions: 197 x 129 x 24 mm
  • Weight: 270g
  • Languages: English, Japanese (Original language of a translated text)

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Lonely Castle in the Mirror
Totally recommend
How can you save your friend's life if she doesn't want to be rescued?
In a tranquil neighbourhood of Tokyo, seven teenagers wake to find their bedroom mir... READ MORE
Julie Cooke
Lonely Castle in the Mirror
Astounding
A perfect example of adolescence, whilst interconnecting the story with a beautiful fantasy element of sacrifice, love and grief.
Jessica  Lawrence
Lonely Castle in the Mirror
A beautifully poignant tale
This was purely an impulse purchase so I went in knowing very little about the story and absolutely nothing about the author. A beautiful story which reall... READ MORE
Lucie Scott
Lonely Castle in the Mirror
One of my favourite books!
I personally really enjoyed this book. It started as a light summer read (which was refreshing as it wasn’t a summer read that was a romance) but quickly g... READ MORE
Haseeb
Lonely Castle in the Mirror
A whimsical and heartfelt read about the minds and experiences of young, lonely people
A story that explores deep loneliness and deep connection simultaneously. The characters are beautifully formed and it left me in tears. Well-paced, meande... READ MORE
Cerys Ward-Campbell
Lonely Castle in the Mirror
One of the most beautiful books Ive read so far.
Lonely Castle in the Mirror is a gorgeous and emotional look into the problems facing the youth in Japan portrayed through the lens of a fairytale world. T... READ MORE
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