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betweentheshelves's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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
5.0
Thanks to Graphix for sending an ARC to the library! This was easily one of my most anticipated graphic novels of the year, if not my most anticipated. I have loved everything I've read from Molly Knox Ostertag, and quite honestly, I think this might be her best yet. There are so many layers to the story in this book, and each person who reads it will get something different out of it.
Reading the ARC means that the images were mostly in black and white, so I absolutely cannot wait to see this in full color. Definitely going to be pre-ordering it for that reason. Because even just the small glimpse in color was magnificent.
The characters, the emotion, the art and design just all work together to create this story that I guarantee you'll still be thinking about when you're done with this book. Our main characters, Mags and Nessa, are both dealing with their own baggage, but learn that maybe there are people who can help with that. Mags especially learns that despite her secrets and her past, she deserves to be happy.
I know it's so early to be talking about this book, but definitely have it on all your lists when it comes out this summer. It will absolutely be worth it.
Reading the ARC means that the images were mostly in black and white, so I absolutely cannot wait to see this in full color. Definitely going to be pre-ordering it for that reason. Because even just the small glimpse in color was magnificent.
The characters, the emotion, the art and design just all work together to create this story that I guarantee you'll still be thinking about when you're done with this book. Our main characters, Mags and Nessa, are both dealing with their own baggage, but learn that maybe there are people who can help with that. Mags especially learns that despite her secrets and her past, she deserves to be happy.
I know it's so early to be talking about this book, but definitely have it on all your lists when it comes out this summer. It will absolutely be worth it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Toxic relationship, and Stalking
Moderate: Death, Child death, and Abandonment
Minor: Car accident, Dysphoria, and Animal cruelty
queenginger's review
dark
reflective
tense
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking, Violence, and Toxic relationship
storiesatstarfall's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Hot damn this was good. Heavy and suspenseful and tense, but good. Upon publication, the artwork will be in full color, but the black and white of the proof absolutely gave it a noir feel that is equally fabulous. Definitely a great read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking, Violence, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, Death, Murder, Self harm, Chronic illness, and Child death
Minor: Dysphoria and Animal cruelty
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