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peachani's review against another edition
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Colonisation
indeedithappens's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
tense
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Gaslighting, Genocide, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Police brutality, Animal death, Body horror, Colonisation, Death of parent, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Religious bigotry, Violence, War, Xenophobia, and Racism
demetria_books01's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Such an amazing graphic novel! I’m so so grateful to NetGalley for giving me an opportunity to read this! I loved the storyline and the fact that the magical world in this book has been directly influenced by the culture and beliefs of indigenous Mexico makes it even more incredible. The book is fast-paced and gripping and OMG it’s genuinely so hard to put it down!
The main character-Althalia is very likeable and even though I’m not a Latina, the writing made it easy for me to relate to all the problems she had with her identity and dealing with loss. Now, as much as I would want to talk more about her, I’m worried I would accidentally spoil something, so I’m just gonna move on to the coolest character in this book: abuela Isadora. Oh boy, for an old lady she had so many genuinely badass moments in this comic and I love her so much!
Another insane thing about this comic book: colours. Holy guacamole the colour schemes in this book were so vibrant and beautiful! I’m definitely gonna buy this book just for the sake of the way it’s drawn. Absolutely incredible!!!
In conclusion, READ THIS !!!!
Quick tip for people who don’t speak Spanish (like me): it’s good to have translator opened on the side as there are quite a few dialogues fully in Spanish. ❤️
The main character-Althalia is very likeable and even though I’m not a Latina, the writing made it easy for me to relate to all the problems she had with her identity and dealing with loss. Now, as much as I would want to talk more about her, I’m worried I would accidentally spoil something, so I’m just gonna move on to the coolest character in this book: abuela Isadora. Oh boy, for an old lady she had so many genuinely badass moments in this comic and I love her so much!
Another insane thing about this comic book: colours. Holy guacamole the colour schemes in this book were so vibrant and beautiful! I’m definitely gonna buy this book just for the sake of the way it’s drawn. Absolutely incredible!!!
In conclusion, READ THIS !!!!
Quick tip for people who don’t speak Spanish (like me): it’s good to have translator opened on the side as there are quite a few dialogues fully in Spanish. ❤️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Xenophobia
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