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authoramandafernandes's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
3.25
The art is effective and I loved the character designs. Character interactions is where this story's strength is. It doesn't balance the teen drama well with the supernatural elements, though; the plot with ghosts and werewolves just weights the plot down.
abarnakwn_ourcolourfulpages's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
icaruskai's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
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? Yes
3.75
smothermewithscifi's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
4.0
thelittlebook_bee's review
3.0
2.5
Ok, I really thought I'd love the fact that the two illustrators rotated each chapter, but the styles were just similar enough that it didn't hit like I thought it would.
That being said, absolutely gorgeous art! I wish it were in color.
The story was interesting (if not very original), and the characters were very diverse, even down to a wide variety of body types.
The writing was a little choppy and the story seemed pretty rushed overall. But, it might've been set up for a sequel? Which I would definitely read.
Ok, I really thought I'd love the fact that the two illustrators rotated each chapter, but the styles were just similar enough that it didn't hit like I thought it would.
That being said, absolutely gorgeous art! I wish it were in color.
The story was interesting (if not very original), and the characters were very diverse, even down to a wide variety of body types.
The writing was a little choppy and the story seemed pretty rushed overall. But, it might've been set up for a sequel? Which I would definitely read.
rhiannonhoward's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
3.5
sighclopss's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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? It's complicated
3.25
3.25⭐
Look, representation? Spectator- if a little too clunky. Many identity intersections and oftentimes when the authors aren't a part of all those identities, they aren't able to accurately portray them. But I do think credit needs to be given for the attempt and it warms my heart to think of youths being able to read something that makes an effort to more closely resemble real life's beautiful diversity.
The art, gorgeous, and I really didn't mind or notice the art styles changing between chapters. The werewolves were drawn in a very visceral scary way.
Overall the story was cliche, I also would have liked more lore on the magic of this world. I am personally definitely aged out of 'young adult' but I'd still say this comic could be more appreciated with an even younger audience. It's a gorgeous pallet cleanser book in between reading heavier novels.
Look, representation? Spectator- if a little too clunky. Many identity intersections and oftentimes when the authors aren't a part of all those identities, they aren't able to accurately portray them. But I do think credit needs to be given for the attempt and it warms my heart to think of youths being able to read something that makes an effort to more closely resemble real life's beautiful diversity.
The art, gorgeous, and I really didn't mind or notice the art styles changing between chapters. The werewolves were drawn in a very visceral scary way.
Overall the story was cliche, I also would have liked more lore on the magic of this world. I am personally definitely aged out of 'young adult' but I'd still say this comic could be more appreciated with an even younger audience. It's a gorgeous pallet cleanser book in between reading heavier novels.
atomic_watermelon's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
ehagen11's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
The story in the book is a compelling one - werewolves, grief, evolving relationships. Yet I feel as though the authors did not give their story enough room to full explore each element they introduced. The ending did not feel like the end of a book, more the end of a scene while background characters never got their conclusions. I wish there was more exploration into WHY the paranormal is so prominent in this tiny town. I also felt that some of the pacing was off, glazing over big emotional moments for the sake of finishing the plot.