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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
obscurepages's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Okay this was cute? But also I kind of wanted more 😭😂
This had the perfect amount of spooky and whimsical—blending horror and fantasy to create and atmospheric setting! Loved the queer, diverse fast as well. Though I feel like some of the pacing and the build up of characters and the drama were a bit off.
I also feel like it ended abruptly? Like in an open ending kind of way. Which is a shame because it wasn't until near the end that we started learning more about the characters and their inner struggles.
Love the art style and the colors as well! I feel like these really captured the otherworldliness of the strange new realm. I would have liked to know more about that world-building though!
Overall, this was fun and entertaining. But it also got deep and introspective, which was definitely a plus for me.
Exact rating: 3.75⭐️
(Received an e-arc via NetGalley! This, of course, did not affect my overall opinion of the book.)
This had the perfect amount of spooky and whimsical—blending horror and fantasy to create and atmospheric setting! Loved the queer, diverse fast as well. Though I feel like some of the pacing and the build up of characters and the drama were a bit off.
I also feel like it ended abruptly? Like in an open ending kind of way. Which is a shame because it wasn't until near the end that we started learning more about the characters and their inner struggles.
Love the art style and the colors as well! I feel like these really captured the otherworldliness of the strange new realm. I would have liked to know more about that world-building though!
Overall, this was fun and entertaining. But it also got deep and introspective, which was definitely a plus for me.
Exact rating: 3.75⭐️
(Received an e-arc via NetGalley! This, of course, did not affect my overall opinion of the book.)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Homophobia, Cancer, 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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