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inkbunnie's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mementomorivv's review
3.0
Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for letting me read an advanced copy of this graphic novel!
I had so much fun reading this book. The cover was the main reason I wanted to check this out and it was so great to see that the amazing color palette is the same, honestly it reminds me of ice cream which matches Geraldine's style as it relates to her ghostness. Delilah and Izzy's storyline along with the timeline of the Battle of Bands concert really gave the pacing a steady tread. I didn't get lost with what was happening, the dialogue was easy to follow and it's such a breath of fresh air to have read this.
I wasn't the biggest fan of everyone just touching Izzy's ears and tail without her consent in the beginning but the way every character's movements and interactions were done just made things so smoot and easy to read. Genuinely enjoyed this
I had so much fun reading this book. The cover was the main reason I wanted to check this out and it was so great to see that the amazing color palette is the same, honestly it reminds me of ice cream which matches Geraldine's style as it relates to her ghostness. Delilah and Izzy's storyline along with the timeline of the Battle of Bands concert really gave the pacing a steady tread. I didn't get lost with what was happening, the dialogue was easy to follow and it's such a breath of fresh air to have read this.
I wasn't the biggest fan of everyone just touching Izzy's ears and tail without her consent in the beginning but the way every character's movements and interactions were done just made things so smoot and easy to read. Genuinely enjoyed this
kamisamabratz's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-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? Yes
3.25
Thank you to NETGALLEY for letting me read this early 🙏🏾.
I sat this book review for a while because I wanted to make sure I got my thoughts together. I do love the concept of the music and finding people who love the same sound as you do and play as good, too. I love that part of the story when all three of the girls come together and realize they sound better together than separate. The backstory of Geraldine ans how she became a ghost and why she was scared to play anything else but the same songs over and over again before someone else gave her the confidence again to play other music with remembering that tragic night of what happen was do really well and I enjoyed Geraldine alot. I also wanted to know how she became a milkshake even after the story. ( or maybe she must have liked them a lot to become one).
Now when it come to the two main leads Delilah and Izzy, I didn't care for the romance because it felt rushed and I understand Delilah didn't like what Izzy did when they were younger basically taking what she was trying to build a path for herself and make her own way. BUT Delilah has to realize that sometimes someone will sound better or make something play better. When it comes to music so her being mad at izzy for taking the college scholarship was a bit much, and her making fun of Izzy every time something didn't work for her rub me the wrong way. Now Izzy is another story I do like the supernatural aspect of the story because of izzy losing something very important to her and using that supernatural part to make it up for being able to play music. But not telling other what happen to you ( which I understand why because wouldn't understand or wouldn't care but still telling others would help alot) it would help so people would get mad at her everytime goes wrong. They think it her super hearing, but it was something else. That is why she was able to stay in the band for long until now with Delilah and Geraldine.
I do like how everything came full circle and every start to communicate with each other. But they should have done that from the beginning it would have felt a lot in the story. I really did enjoy this story. I wish it was long to see the girls on the tour.
I sat this book review for a while because I wanted to make sure I got my thoughts together. I do love the concept of the music and finding people who love the same sound as you do and play as good, too. I love that part of the story when all three of the girls come together and realize they sound better together than separate. The backstory of Geraldine ans how she became a ghost and why she was scared to play anything else but the same songs over and over again before someone else gave her the confidence again to play other music with remembering that tragic night of what happen was do really well and I enjoyed Geraldine alot. I also wanted to know how she became a milkshake even after the story. ( or maybe she must have liked them a lot to become one).
Now when it come to the two main leads Delilah and Izzy, I didn't care for the romance because it felt rushed and I understand Delilah didn't like what Izzy did when they were younger basically taking what she was trying to build a path for herself and make her own way. BUT Delilah has to realize that sometimes someone will sound better or make something play better. When it comes to music so her being mad at izzy for taking the college scholarship was a bit much, and her making fun of Izzy every time something didn't work for her rub me the wrong way. Now Izzy is another story I do like the supernatural aspect of the story because of izzy losing something very important to her and using that supernatural part to make it up for being able to play music. But not telling other what happen to you ( which I understand why because wouldn't understand or wouldn't care but still telling others would help alot) it would help so people would get mad at her everytime goes wrong. They think it her super hearing, but it was something else. That is why she was able to stay in the band for long until now with Delilah and Geraldine.
I do like how everything came full circle and every start to communicate with each other. But they should have done that from the beginning it would have felt a lot in the story. I really did enjoy this story. I wish it was long to see the girls on the tour.
witchybibliophile85's review
funny
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? It's complicated
4.0
danaslitlist's review
Thanks to the publisher for allowing me to read an early access copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. And if there were ever any questions about if my ARC reviews are honest; let me put those questions to rest by absolutely dunking on this graphic novel.
The art is cute, but what isn't cute is the magical cure/healing of a disability. It is completely disgusting to have a character be Deaf (or partially Deaf) only for that character to have nothing but self hatred and loathing about it to the point where she's never been able to relax enough to drop her werewolf form because "hey when she's a werewolf she can hear just fine!". This falls into the magical cure trope of fiction that many disabled people (including myself) find utterly offensive and hurtful.
It might've been different if Izzy at all comes around to realizing that being Deaf isn't some horrible thing and had tried to immerse herself into Deaf culture or at least understanding. But no, instead we're fed this harmful quote: "Allowing Delilah to get close to me would just cause me to permanently lose what makes me who I am" referring to her ability to hear music. The author then goes on to try to spin the "insecurities" to refer to Izzy's ear having been scarred, but that doesn't line up with what was just said previously. Basically tying all of Izzy's self worth to ability to hear. To me, a disabled reader, this doesn't feel as though Izzy has worked through anything at all, she's just suddenly okay with people knowing she's Deaf as a human but continues to ONLY live in her werewolf (and hence Able Bodied) form. This isn't her working through any internalized ableism or even close.
The art is cute, but what isn't cute is the magical cure/healing of a disability. It is completely disgusting to have a character be Deaf (or partially Deaf) only for that character to have nothing but self hatred and loathing about it to the point where she's never been able to relax enough to drop her werewolf form because "hey when she's a werewolf she can hear just fine!". This falls into the magical cure trope of fiction that many disabled people (including myself) find utterly offensive and hurtful.
It might've been different if Izzy at all comes around to realizing that being Deaf isn't some horrible thing and had tried to immerse herself into Deaf culture or at least understanding. But no, instead we're fed this harmful quote: "Allowing Delilah to get close to me would just cause me to permanently lose what makes me who I am" referring to her ability to hear music. The author then goes on to try to spin the "insecurities" to refer to Izzy's ear having been scarred, but that doesn't line up with what was just said previously. Basically tying all of Izzy's self worth to ability to hear. To me, a disabled reader, this doesn't feel as though Izzy has worked through anything at all, she's just suddenly okay with people knowing she's Deaf as a human but continues to ONLY live in her werewolf (and hence Able Bodied) form. This isn't her working through any internalized ableism or even close.
slaapkameractivist's review
emotional
funny
reflective
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
5.0
I got this book as an arc on Netgalley and it will come out later this year. Get this. Buy it. Read it. This was soooooo good and funny. Not just beautifully queer, the way they had a sudden disability narrative around internalised ableism and handled it well made my little disabled queer heart bounce with joy. Yes!!!! I will be hounding my friends to read it. If you hear about the gay agenda being promoted, and why we always rub people's noses in our gayness... they're talking about me promoting this book everywhere.
brireads97's review
4.0
Thank you Net Galley for this E Arc. Wolf pitch by Balazs Lorinczi is an adorable graphic novel that explores acceptance, love, second chances with a supernatural twist. This story strong suits is its diverse cast that includes a LGBTQ love story as well as hard of hearing representation. I would suggest this graphic novel to anyone that is looking for a cute queer rock roll loving story with some depth.
evilplants's review
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
4.0
I received a free review copy of this book from NetGalley.
This was a quick and fun read! Lorinczi does a great job fleshing out the world and characters in a short period of time. And I loved the art in this book so much! The colour palette, in particular, is very pleasing to the eye.
My only complaint is that I wish it were longer! I’d love to see more of these characters in the future!
I’d definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a quick, lighthearted read, especially if you’re a fan of monsters, music, and queer stories.
This was a quick and fun read! Lorinczi does a great job fleshing out the world and characters in a short period of time. And I loved the art in this book so much! The colour palette, in particular, is very pleasing to the eye.
My only complaint is that I wish it were longer! I’d love to see more of these characters in the future!
I’d definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a quick, lighthearted read, especially if you’re a fan of monsters, music, and queer stories.