Reviews

Beetle & the Hollowbones by Aliza Layne

cadenceb's review against another edition

3.0

I liked this book.. but I didn't love it. I enjoyed the story but the pictures were a bit hard to follow at times. I think I also just didn't vibe with the characters. Beetle & the Hollowbones was entertaining and I was able to read it pretty quickly but personally wasn't totally my cup of tea.

maysakano's review against another edition

5.0

So cute!! And made me tear up :') everything makes me cry these days but it was so cute and heartwarming and lovely and gay and I loved it!!! Quick read, would highly recommend!

bickie's review against another edition

I found this story to be a little hard to follow. Touches on friendships, and how it feels to renew them when someone has been gone a long time as well as what happens when one friend is threatened by the closeness of another one with a third party. Loved Gran - what a badass.

notblue's review against another edition

5.0

Beautiful art, beautiful story, beautiful characters.

4.5/5

hippolyta_vi's review against another edition

5.0

SO CUTE AND FUNNY

alyshadeshae's review

5.0

This was adorable and the artwork was such a perfect match for the story.

bunnymochi's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring 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

4.0

Sooooooooo cute and magical and spooky and fun. 

mikaylawood's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted 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? No

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Child abuse

thebookishunicorn's review against another edition

5.0

I totally fell in love with the characters Beetle, Ghost Blob and Kat. The chemistry between them works so well and is a great catalyst for the story. Also, the representation is great, Ghost Blob is nonbinary and there is a queer romance!

This takes place in a really fun spooky, paranormal world where all of the characters are more on the monstrous side. I really enjoyed this change in pace from usual fantasy type worlds.

This is all brought to life with amazing art and colors that just pop off the page!

rainasage's review

adventurous funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0