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ashylibrarian's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The graphic novel of a tween goblin-witch, a trapped blob ghost, and witchcraft. Beetle & the Hollowbones is an adorable graphic novel that brings together an unlikely friendship, strict magical rules, and possible young romance.
I found this graphic novel to be so wholesome and cute.The villainous characters are given their due justice and the friendship blossoms and the romance grows. I was all warm and happy feelings at the end of this book I thought the way in which Blob Ghost communicated was unique and fit perfectly in the graphic novel format. It was heartwarming to see the relationship between Blob Ghost and Beetle, and though this is a fictional, fantasy story, I was warmed by the connection they had.
I will absolutely be recommending this one!
I found this graphic novel to be so wholesome and cute.
I will absolutely be recommending this one!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Emotional abuse
Minor: Death
shaipanda's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Omg this was ADORABLEEEE 🥺🥺🥺 this is 100% going to join my collection of my favorite queer graphic novels on my shelf
So so so good and wholesome and I loved it so much
So so so good and wholesome and I loved it so much
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Child abuse
Moderate: Abandonment and Violence
Minor: Death
librarymouse's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I loved this book infinitely more than I thought possible! The characters are all lovable dorks that have been paired with a fun, refreshing, and deeply engaging plot. I like that there's ample use of found family and biological family being supportive and loving to Beetle, Kat, and Blob ghost. It shows a side of LGBTQ and neurodivergent experiences that I haven't seen often, where friends and family are loving and supportive because of who they are, not despite it.
Granny's notes throughout the book are one of the sweetest repeated motifs I've ever seen used in a graphic novel. The background characters and setting are pleasantly reminiscent of the Halloweentown movies. If I could give this book 100/5 stars, I would!
Granny's notes throughout the book are one of the sweetest repeated motifs I've ever seen used in a graphic novel. The background characters and setting are pleasantly reminiscent of the Halloweentown movies. If I could give this book 100/5 stars, I would!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Death
emily_mh's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I loved the autumnal/Halloween-y vibes that this book had. The art and panel arrangement was fab (the final battle sequence was INCREDIBLE), and I didn’t realise it was queer which was an added bonus!! Gran was an absolute bad-ass and definitely my favourite character, though I also loved Penny. It just took me a while to get through as I didn’t feel super compelled to pick it back up again once I had set it down.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Violence
Minor: Death, Emotional abuse, Body horror, and Ableism
Insects, ageism
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