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betweentheshelves's review
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Well...this was strange. I honestly think it suffers from being too short, because the plot was confusing and I think it needed a bit more character development. This definitely would make a much better read for Halloween time, since it is actually set during Halloween. But you know, reading it in December is fine too!
I did like the art, though. There were some really great panels in here, and the world was brought to life with the artwork. The book itself would have worked better if it was a bit longer and allowed more of the characters and the plot to breath.
All in all, a quirky book that wan't quite my cup of tea.
I did like the art, though. There were some really great panels in here, and the world was brought to life with the artwork. The book itself would have worked better if it was a bit longer and allowed more of the characters and the plot to breath.
All in all, a quirky book that wan't quite my cup of tea.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment, and Grief
Moderate: Bullying, Cancer, and Mental illness
Minor: Terminal illness, Homophobia, and Transphobia
jessicastephenson's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Queer spooky graphic novels are always a vibe. This friend group (self described as "The Gays") represents the complexities of being a queer teen. There are a lot of heavy topics discussed in this story and all the characters seem to have complicated relationships with each other. I do wish there was a bit more of a dive into their relationships, although it leaves space for more on a second volume potentially!
I do feel like Confetti Realms underdelivered on spooky vibes sadly. The first quarter was spooky, the rest not so much.
I absolutely looooove the art style, as well as the author's sense of humor. I laughed quite a bit through this.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the arc!
I do feel like Confetti Realms underdelivered on spooky vibes sadly. The first quarter was spooky, the rest not so much.
I absolutely looooove the art style, as well as the author's sense of humor. I laughed quite a bit through this.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the arc!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia, Bullying, Cancer, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
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