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Batcat

Meggie Ramm

4.21 AVERAGE

3eggy5me's review

3.25

lighthearted

whatkelseywrote's review

5.0

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

midnightmarauder's review

4.0

adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Batcat is a funny little graphic novel about the titular character who enjoys spending time by themselves. But when a ghost suddenly shows up at their door and decides to take up Batcat's space, which causes them to go to the local witch for help getting the ghost out.

During Batcat's adventure, Batcat meets both a group of cats and a group of bats who tell Batcat that they aren't 'bat enough' nor 'cat enough', which makes Batcat feel bad. But, when they meet a group of griffins who are also 'more than one thing', Batcat starts to feel better.

This was a cute story with a positive message. It is apparent that Batcat is an allegory for non-binary individuals who don't feel much like one or the other.

mpplys's review

4.25

adventurous funny fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: N/A

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

+ Early Reader Graphic novel about a fantasy animal who is half bat and cat. Batcat and readers will learn that you can be more than one thing. Don't let anyone tell you that you are not good enough. A Queer author
- I forgot that I read this one.
Who is this for? Fans of early reader graphic novels will like this fantasy about batcat. RR

jackie_reads_314's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I thought it was so cute that Batcat is non-binary. And they made friends! I will now be singing the jingle in the book, and looking forward to the next instalment.

mugsandpugs's review against another edition

4.0

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haileyannereads's review

5.0

Batcat is just trying to live in peace when suddenly a ghost starts haunting them. Determined to get rid of this pest, Batcat goes on an adventure to get ingredients for a spell so the local witch can banish the ghost.
This is one of the cutest and sweetest things I've ever read. Batcat is told that they're not cat enough, nor are they bat enough. But it's okay to be to be neither one thing nor another. It's okay to be more than one thing. It's okay to be who you are.
This was written by a nonbinary author and I love the enby message it sends.

lucyblackbirdreads's review

5.0

funny hopeful inspiring fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

Batcat is a great graphic novel about a little pink Batcat who is trying to get rid of an ice cream stealing ghost. While gathering ingredients for a spell, they run into bats and cats that make them start to question themselves and if they are good enough.

The pictures are adorable and the story is important; be yourself no matter what others tell you. Batcat finding their identity as the wonderful them that they are is something that not just kids but adults need to learn and remember. This is one that would be enjoyed by anyone, from beginning readers and beyond.