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sweetsxrrxw's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
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? No
4.0
this was a super cute and wholesome book <33 it's been a while since i read a graphic novel and a friend recommended this so i decided to give it a try! it follows snapdragon, a young girl who befriends an alleged witch who sells animal bones online. it might sound kinda weird but i promise you it's worth it to read. the artsyle and the inclusion of queer bipoc characters are also a bonus point!
i love that, even though they were both hesitant at the beginning, they let their friendships flow easily and got invested in each other. it was so cute to see snap's interest in animals' bones and jacks trying to learn how to be a good teacher.and the fact that jacks' former lover was snap's grandma, and the way they got to meet again at the end is just so<33
lu was also a super nice side character and im glad that her transition was accepted by her friends and family. maybe im just a bit dumb but i didnt realize what was going on until the fight scene. btw, i hope the bullies stopped being mean after that :/
anyways, i cant move on without talking about vi. she is a great mom, imo. i love that she decided to dump her abusive ex and take care of her daughter and her dog by herself. and also, during the story, she seems to be studying in order to get a better job which is so cool from her.
i guess what i disliked was the rushed pacing. i understand that this is a graphic novel and they're usually short. but what harm would it make to add a hundred pages more and dig deeper into character development or other plot details? there are lots of things that i would have loved to see addressed such assome kind of explanation for the magic, snap's grandma and jacks' relationship, more about lulu and her family, etc
but overall it was a nice fun read that anyone can enjoy!
i love that, even though they were both hesitant at the beginning, they let their friendships flow easily and got invested in each other. it was so cute to see snap's interest in animals' bones and jacks trying to learn how to be a good teacher.
lu was also a super nice side character and im glad that her transition was accepted by her friends and family. maybe im just a bit dumb but i didnt realize what was going on until the fight scene. btw, i hope the bullies stopped being mean after that :/
anyways, i cant move on without talking about vi. she is a great mom, imo. i love that she decided to dump her abusive ex and take care of her daughter and her dog by herself. and also, during the story, she seems to be studying in order to get a better job which is so cool from her.
i guess what i disliked was the rushed pacing. i understand that this is a graphic novel and they're usually short. but what harm would it make to add a hundred pages more and dig deeper into character development or other plot details? there are lots of things that i would have loved to see addressed such as
but overall it was a nice fun read that anyone can enjoy!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Bullying
Moderate: Transphobia, Domestic abuse, and Animal cruelty
Minor: Car accident, Homophobia, and Toxic relationship
kyahfae's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Bullying, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Blood, Car accident, Transphobia, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Homophobia
krys_kilz's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? No
5.0
I loved this graphic novel so much!! It was super sweet and wholesome and I loved each and every one of the characters (besides Chuck and the bullies obviously). It felt so nourishing to see supportive and loving family dynamics and intergenerational relationships. I also really loved the storyline with the violets - the perfect Sapphic metaphor!
The art style and color palette were also really lovely. Overall this story was just a delight to read!
The art style and color palette were also really lovely. Overall this story was just a delight to read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Bullying and Domestic abuse
Minor: Car accident
merula's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? No
5.0
This is an incredibly sweet, heartfelt, funny story about being yourself and finding your own way to do things.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death and Bullying
Minor: Animal cruelty, Lesbophobia, Racism, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Car accident, Domestic abuse, and Homophobia
All of the minor tags are implied and not directly shown or discussed.jeanniea's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Love the characters, the events, the lessons, the relationships, how themes were addressed. Felt so natural and comforting to read. A world i'd like to live in. Such an embracement of diversity!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Death, Bullying, and Car accident
spookily's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Toxic relationship, and Bullying
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Blood
Minor: Car accident
librarymouse's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
I love the multi-generational love and sense of community throughout the story. The idea of small town charm and close knit rural community represented as something available and attainable for queer folks hit a note of longing that I'd buried a long time ago. To have that openness and to not have the fear of rejection from the community or one's own family in small town America plainly written in a book geared towards children is quietly and profoundly revolutionary. Violet standing up to the condescending bookstore employee and supporting her daughter's interest in STEM also brought me immense joy.
It was really nice to see gender non-conforming and transgender children be not only accepted, but loved and supported by their families and community. Lulu's role as the catalyst for Snap's magic manifesting because of their close bond and Snap's desire to see her friend get the hair of her dreams shows that love and kindness are at the root of the novel's magic system. It's a really refreshing concept.
Overall, Snapdragon was an entertaining and quick read that's heartwarming and cozy for readers of all ages. It's full of an interesting plot line, cast of dynamic characters, and expressive illustrations. I would highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone!
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Overall, Snapdragon was an entertaining and quick read that's heartwarming and cozy for readers of all ages. It's full of an interesting plot line, cast of dynamic characters, and expressive illustrations. I would highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death
Moderate: Bullying, Car accident, Child abuse, Deadnaming, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Lesbophobia
sappho's review
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
IT WAS WONDERFUL!!!!!!! The art style and the tone and the accent that everyone speaks in all mesh perfectly I really feel like this is such a career highpoint for Leyh. The poor rural setting feels so homey and I’ve never read a graphic novel about taxidermy and skeleton articulation!!!! It was so creative and not a career that tends to be of interest to indoor cartoonist kids which is probably why it came as such a surprise to me; there’s a lot of love here and I’m sure it took loads of research!!!
oh my goodness and I wasn’t expecting this degree of lgbt representation at all!!!!! My boss recommended this to me for the trans girl best friend who was sooooooo darling she was so sweet, and then I met jacks and I thought oh wouldn’t it be neat if she was a butch lesbian AND THEN SHE WAS!!!! not just that but a butch lesbian in love with snap’s bisexual grandmother!!!!! I felt like I’d died and gone to heaven it was such a treat to be surprised by that!!!!!!!
oh my goodness I just feel like everyone should read this book. not everyone I suppose because the amount of dead animals can be a big turnoff but for everyone else: read snapdragon!
oh my goodness I just feel like everyone should read this book. not everyone I suppose because the amount of dead animals can be a big turnoff but for everyone else: read snapdragon!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Transphobia
Minor: Car accident
mayakinsley's review against another edition
lighthearted
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Animal death
Moderate: Deadnaming, Transphobia, and Car accident
Minor: Homophobia
moeckles's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
You ever just know you're going to love something and then when you finally get around to it, you absolutely do??? Yeah, that's me and this book. Also, I want to be Jacks when I grow up.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Animal death and Transphobia
Minor: Car accident, Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Death, and Deadnaming