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bookedbymadeline's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
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
5.0
OMG SO CUTE! I loved the illustrations and storyline. The artwork is beautiful and the use of different colors for each setting was cool!
My fave graphic novel and I can’t wait to continue the series! I laughed and cried throughout the novel, cheering for the characters. It’s the perfect autumn read and I highly recommend whether you’ve read graphic novels before or you’re looking to get started in the genre!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: Bullying
ruthmoog's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
4.75
The colour palette is so nice and some of the frames are just gorgeous.
Despite the theme of weathered resilience and well, ghosts, the story is cute and there are some heartwarming moments.
Despite the theme of weathered resilience and well, ghosts, the story is cute and there are some heartwarming moments.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death of parent, Mental illness, and Death
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Grief
Minor: Alcoholism and Cultural appropriation
Drowning, Financial insecurityinkdrinkers's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
This is a very sweet graphic novel about a girl mourning her mother's death and having to take on the responsibility of caring for the family business.
I really loved the art style! That was my favorite part of this read, obviously the vibes aren't very spooky because it's a children's book but it's a great way to help children (or anyone) process grief a little easier.
I really loved the art style! That was my favorite part of this read, obviously the vibes aren't very spooky because it's a children's book but it's a great way to help children (or anyone) process grief a little easier.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Child death, and Grief
chaoticnostalgia's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Child death, Death, and Death of parent
Minor: Fatphobia and Bullying
ezcousins's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
3.75
This was an absolutely charming read, I think I would've loved it as a kid and I found it really soothing and sweet now. The plot was pretty simple so it wasn't exactly a riveting story but I don't think it needed to be. I felt alot of the side characters weren't completely three dimensional but for a middle-grade graphic novel of this length that's not a big issue to me. Although the writing wasn't my favourite (though don't get me wrong it was lovely) I didn't want to give this any less than four stars because the art is just so beautiful. It's exquisitely drawn and I do think that has a major effect on the story. What a beautiful book. I really recommend this to someone who wants to feel warm and cosey and autumnal, I could see myself reading the sequel because I'd like to see how the characters, especially peripheral ones, progress with a bit more time to be fleshed out. Above all this is just an adorable book and I don't think it should be taken too seriously. Though it does explore some darker themes, they're discussed in a very accessible way. I will probably reread this towards Halloween.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
silver_valkyrie_reads's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
slow-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
4.0
A sweet story, and one with a great fall atmosphere without being spooky.
There's a bit of bullying, and a lot about death and grief, and obviously ghosts are presented in a positive to benign light (including a negative comment about exorcisms), but otherwise seems suitable for young readers.
There's a bit of bullying, and a lot about death and grief, and obviously ghosts are presented in a positive to benign light (including a negative comment about exorcisms), but otherwise seems suitable for young readers.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death of parent, Bullying, and Child death
corinniebee's review against another edition
sad
medium-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Bullying, Death of parent, Grief, and Mental illness
cozylifewithabby's review against another edition
sad
medium-paced
3.0
Not what I thought it was going to be. Loved Wendle, but the rest was just sad. I wanted a light read and didn't realize, so that is on me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death of parent and Child death
panickat123's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death of parent, and Grief
dododenise's review against another edition
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A really sweet story about grief and mental health.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, Death, and Mental illness