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

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

“You see, once you get here, it doesn't matter how wealthy or important you were in life. All you're left with are your memories.” 
 
If you’re looking for more stories like Before the Coffee Gets Cold then you'll have to get this one! 
 
This wonderful life-affirming stories centred around what happen after you die like those who experience ‘memories flashing before your eyes’. 
Set in a place between life and death, Hiraka’s photo studio will help each person to choose their most fond memories to be placed on a lantern. Once completed, the lantern will be spun to guide them to the afterlife. 
 
I really like getting to know how each character live their lives especially the old woman from the first story. 
I absolutely love the way how each story will eventually connect with each other and in just 200 pages this book manage to made me shed a few tears. 
 
Overall, it’s a touching well-written story with meaningful and powerful messages scattered throughout the book. 
 
I received an advanced review copy for free through Netgalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Huge thank you to the author and publisher!
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