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emily_mh's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Oh my god, the art style in this was STUNNING. The colour palette was absolutely GORGEOUS, it was so vibrant and engaging. There was also a good mix of panel style to keep things fresh.
For a CHILDREN’S graphic novel, I thought the plot worked perfectly well, and had a clever ending too. If anything, I wished that the inciting incident had occurred earlier (as well as perhaps editing down some other parts) so as to give the plot more room. I wasn't expecting the story to be so spooky, which was a pleasant surprise as it really sucked me into the narrative.
I liked how Sandy learned that external validation isn’t what she needs in order to do art. She can do what she wants and be free in her creative expression!
I loved how it was shown that the story was essentially part of Sandy’s imagination. That through her drawings, she can escape to lush, detailed other worlds.
For a CHILDREN’S graphic novel, I thought the plot worked perfectly well, and had a clever ending too. If anything, I wished that the inciting incident had occurred earlier (as well as perhaps editing down some other parts) so as to give the plot more room. I wasn't expecting the story to be so spooky, which was a pleasant surprise as it really sucked me into the narrative.
I liked how Sandy learned that external validation isn’t what she needs in order to do art. She can do what she wants and be free in her creative expression!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Child death and Death
Minor: drowning
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