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thenextgenlibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
Book 1 of The Weirn Books #bewaryofthesilentwoods by @svetlana.chmakova was an amazing start to a great #graphicnovel #series
jkenna1990's review against another edition
5.0
Thanks to NetGalley for a free review copy of this book!
I wasn't sure if I was going to like this one but it was so good!! I loved all the magical aspects of it as well as the spooky story of the Headmistress. The two main characters, Ailis (Leesh) and Na'Ya and so cute together and I love their friendship throughout the book. I also really loved the town that they live in - it gave me really strong Halloween Town vibes from back in the day on Disney Channel. I would highly, highly recommend this to anyone but especially kids that are interested in books that have magic in them. I absolutely LOVED this book!!
I wasn't sure if I was going to like this one but it was so good!! I loved all the magical aspects of it as well as the spooky story of the Headmistress. The two main characters, Ailis (Leesh) and Na'Ya and so cute together and I love their friendship throughout the book. I also really loved the town that they live in - it gave me really strong Halloween Town vibes from back in the day on Disney Channel. I would highly, highly recommend this to anyone but especially kids that are interested in books that have magic in them. I absolutely LOVED this book!!
tarynheiner's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this. Cute and kid spooky. This had changed graphic novels for me. I will be looking for more.
adeleon's review against another edition
5.0
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Ailis is a young girl who is also a Weirn, a witch born with an Astral, or a demon guardian. Her life isn’t all that different from other kids though, as she struggles through school, bullies, and crushes. Ailis’s life gets turned upside down when she notices a light on in an old abandoned house.
An absolutely wonderful book, this story has an original and unique plot that is complemented with beautiful illustrations that will keep any reader entertained! From the characters to the world building, nothing was forgotten in this graphic novel.
I loved that the human world lived in harmony with the magical world, and that they shared buildings like the school. The magic was unique too, I’ve never seen anything like an astral before, and loved it. I literally want my own astral. The author created diverse characters that I sympathized with, even the bullies. It left me wanting to read more about everyone and everything, and I hope the author does write and illustrate more!
Ailis is a young girl who is also a Weirn, a witch born with an Astral, or a demon guardian. Her life isn’t all that different from other kids though, as she struggles through school, bullies, and crushes. Ailis’s life gets turned upside down when she notices a light on in an old abandoned house.
An absolutely wonderful book, this story has an original and unique plot that is complemented with beautiful illustrations that will keep any reader entertained! From the characters to the world building, nothing was forgotten in this graphic novel.
I loved that the human world lived in harmony with the magical world, and that they shared buildings like the school. The magic was unique too, I’ve never seen anything like an astral before, and loved it. I literally want my own astral. The author created diverse characters that I sympathized with, even the bullies. It left me wanting to read more about everyone and everything, and I hope the author does write and illustrate more!
tobyyy's review against another edition
5.0
The artwork and colorwork in this little graphic novel was PHENOMENAL and I’m always down for stories about little paranormal kids and their schools and their adventures! I love how some things never change — classes and bullies and learning and friendships and growth and being brave.
Will definitely look for book 2!
Will definitely look for book 2!
awesomejen2's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
thenextgenlib's review against another edition
5.0
Book 1 of The Weirn Books #bewaryofthesilentwoods by @svetlana.chmakova was an amazing start to a great #graphicnovel #series
droar's review against another edition
4.0
3 stars for me, but I'm not the target audience. Cute but not my favorite. It's interesting that Chmakova has managed to blend her Awkward series & Nighschool series so exactly but for me it only highlighted the most meh aspects of both. Like the excitement & suspense of the magic plot was held back by needing to get in that drama & crushing with the school aspect. I'll certainly keep reading the series & it will likely grow on me, but for a book one I was left wanting more than I was amused ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. I do think this will circ well with younger fans of 'magic school' series.
saramarie08's review against another edition
5.0
Ailis and her cousin Na’ya are Weirns, a particular type of witch who has an Astral paired with them at birth. The girls attend school at night to learn all sorts of magical abilities, and can compete in Astral races with their partners. The girls often take a shortcut through the Silent Woods and past a house their grandmother has forbade them to go near. Of course, something bad happens with the scary house. This fun adventure comes complete with bullies and crushes, annoying little brothers, and lots of magic!
This book is very cute and the girls are a great team. I love the idea of an astral as a protector and sort of another arm of the character, complete with its own personality. Some of them are noble and keep their Weirns safe, others are troublemakers, and others are shy. Chmakova’s illustrations are cartoony but beautifully colored, conveying the magic of the world. The characters are all animated and have great facial expressions when they are shocked or acting sneaky. Even the astrals get some facial features!
This title is part of Yen Press' JY Imprint, a line of middle grade graphic novels. JY's age rating wasn't available, but this fun title is definitely something middle grade audiences would enjoy. There is no cussing, no drug use, and only a bit of scariness at the very end to of which warn some of the more timid readers.
Sara's Rating: 10/10
Suitability Level: Grades 4-10
This review was made possible with an advanced reader copy from the publisher through Net Galley. This graphic novel will be on sale TODAY! June 16, 2020.
Read more graphic novel reviews at www.graphiclibrary.org.
This book is very cute and the girls are a great team. I love the idea of an astral as a protector and sort of another arm of the character, complete with its own personality. Some of them are noble and keep their Weirns safe, others are troublemakers, and others are shy. Chmakova’s illustrations are cartoony but beautifully colored, conveying the magic of the world. The characters are all animated and have great facial expressions when they are shocked or acting sneaky. Even the astrals get some facial features!
This title is part of Yen Press' JY Imprint, a line of middle grade graphic novels. JY's age rating wasn't available, but this fun title is definitely something middle grade audiences would enjoy. There is no cussing, no drug use, and only a bit of scariness at the very end to of which warn some of the more timid readers.
Sara's Rating: 10/10
Suitability Level: Grades 4-10
This review was made possible with an advanced reader copy from the publisher through Net Galley. This graphic novel will be on sale TODAY! June 16, 2020.
Read more graphic novel reviews at www.graphiclibrary.org.
christelesavage's review against another edition
4.0
Une belle découverte. Un univers que j'ai bien aimé découvrir avec un peu de mystère.