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mehsi's review
5.0
Another book for the Hilda series and this time we are exploring Beasts and Spirits!!
Last year my husband gave me Hilda’s Sparrow Scout Badge Guide (review here) and this year he gave me Hilda’s Book of Beasts and Spirits aka the guide to all beasts and more of Trollberg and beyond. Thanks to my husband! So happy to expand my collection of Hilda books!
In this book we will encounter all sorts of beasts and spirits from the Trollberg and surrounding areas. We read about Trolls, about deerfox (and the special one in Hilda’s life), about the Kraken, about witches (and how Frida is now becoming one), about the elves and the giants. It is full to the brim with information and I just had so much fun reading about all the creatures. See what the book itself has to tell us about the creatures. And then the notes by Hilda and the illustrations (plus photographs) just made it even more personal and fun. Hilda has a lot more experience at times with the creatures, she knows several fun tidbits that the author from the book didn’t know. From what the Lindworm likes to rules of Elf Poker. It was just so much fun to read, sure, there was nothing new as I have seen the show and read the books, but that didn’t bother me.
The illustrations in this one were once again top-notch. I really love the style both from the guide and the ones accompanying Hilda’s notes. I had such a a laugh at the Barghest on the car.
Just like the other book this one has hand-written notes by Hilda in the colour of her hair! Along with that illustrations! And I just love it. Any colour would have been fine, but her hair colour is just such a personal and fun touch!
All in all, I would highly recommend this book to all. Make sure you watched the series though because while the book itself without Hilda’s notes is spoiler-free, Hilda’s notes make it very spoilery.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
Last year my husband gave me Hilda’s Sparrow Scout Badge Guide (review here) and this year he gave me Hilda’s Book of Beasts and Spirits aka the guide to all beasts and more of Trollberg and beyond. Thanks to my husband! So happy to expand my collection of Hilda books!
In this book we will encounter all sorts of beasts and spirits from the Trollberg and surrounding areas. We read about Trolls, about deerfox (and the special one in Hilda’s life), about the Kraken, about witches (and how Frida is now becoming one), about the elves and the giants. It is full to the brim with information and I just had so much fun reading about all the creatures. See what the book itself has to tell us about the creatures. And then the notes by Hilda and the illustrations (plus photographs) just made it even more personal and fun. Hilda has a lot more experience at times with the creatures, she knows several fun tidbits that the author from the book didn’t know. From what the Lindworm likes to rules of Elf Poker. It was just so much fun to read, sure, there was nothing new as I have seen the show and read the books, but that didn’t bother me.
The illustrations in this one were once again top-notch. I really love the style both from the guide and the ones accompanying Hilda’s notes. I had such a a laugh at the Barghest on the car.
Just like the other book this one has hand-written notes by Hilda in the colour of her hair! Along with that illustrations! And I just love it. Any colour would have been fine, but her hair colour is just such a personal and fun touch!
All in all, I would highly recommend this book to all. Make sure you watched the series though because while the book itself without Hilda’s notes is spoiler-free, Hilda’s notes make it very spoilery.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
mckenzierichardson's review
5.0
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What an absolutely gorgeous book!
I love the Hilda graphic novels, the Netflix adaptation, and the tie-in novels, so when I saw there was a [b:Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them|41899|Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Hogwarts Library)|Newt Scamander|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1303738520l/41899._SX50_.jpg|4195128]-style book of creatures, I was all in.
This book did not disappoint. The illustrations are phenomenal. I really enjoyed the aesthetic. My initial concern was that it would just be screenshots from the show, but instead there is a great mix of images from the show, gorgeous original artwork, and even some fun sketches from Hilda herself (definitely don't go writing in library books, but let's be real, no one can tell Hilda what to do).
The book is organized into sections that include Towering Terrors, Secretive Souls, Almost Human, Under the Water, Up in the Air, and Below the Ground (with a bonus section of Hilda's "Tips for Spotting and Protecting Animals and Spirits").
Whenever a book is put into the hands of someone who is not the original creator, things can get a little hairy. However [a:Emily Hibbs|19925810|Emily Hibbs|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png], [a:Jason Chan P.L.|21708062|Jason Chan P.L.|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png], and [a:Sapo Lendário|19582567|Sapo Lendário|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png] all did a spectacular job capturing the essence of Hilda and her world. It starts out introducing the giants in a similar fashion as [a:Luke Pearson|4461106|Luke Pearson|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1355503804p2/4461106.jpg] did in the original graphic novel and expands from there.
The only tip I would give is that I'd suggest having watched both seasons of the show before jumping into this book. There are various references to Hilda's adventures. While it's easy to follow along, it's more meaningful if the reader gets the references (also that way you avoid minor spoilers for the show).
A great book filled beautiful artwork, interesting information, and lots to love for Hilda fans. Looking forward to getting ahold of [b:Hilda's Sparrow Scout Badge Guide|53196708|Hilda's Sparrow Scout Badge Guide|Emily Hibbs|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1587473078l/53196708._SX50_.jpg|80293407] for a different approach to the Hilda universe.
What an absolutely gorgeous book!
I love the Hilda graphic novels, the Netflix adaptation, and the tie-in novels, so when I saw there was a [b:Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them|41899|Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Hogwarts Library)|Newt Scamander|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1303738520l/41899._SX50_.jpg|4195128]-style book of creatures, I was all in.
This book did not disappoint. The illustrations are phenomenal. I really enjoyed the aesthetic. My initial concern was that it would just be screenshots from the show, but instead there is a great mix of images from the show, gorgeous original artwork, and even some fun sketches from Hilda herself (definitely don't go writing in library books, but let's be real, no one can tell Hilda what to do).
The book is organized into sections that include Towering Terrors, Secretive Souls, Almost Human, Under the Water, Up in the Air, and Below the Ground (with a bonus section of Hilda's "Tips for Spotting and Protecting Animals and Spirits").
Whenever a book is put into the hands of someone who is not the original creator, things can get a little hairy. However [a:Emily Hibbs|19925810|Emily Hibbs|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png], [a:Jason Chan P.L.|21708062|Jason Chan P.L.|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png], and [a:Sapo Lendário|19582567|Sapo Lendário|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png] all did a spectacular job capturing the essence of Hilda and her world. It starts out introducing the giants in a similar fashion as [a:Luke Pearson|4461106|Luke Pearson|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1355503804p2/4461106.jpg] did in the original graphic novel and expands from there.
The only tip I would give is that I'd suggest having watched both seasons of the show before jumping into this book. There are various references to Hilda's adventures. While it's easy to follow along, it's more meaningful if the reader gets the references (also that way you avoid minor spoilers for the show).
A great book filled beautiful artwork, interesting information, and lots to love for Hilda fans. Looking forward to getting ahold of [b:Hilda's Sparrow Scout Badge Guide|53196708|Hilda's Sparrow Scout Badge Guide|Emily Hibbs|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1587473078l/53196708._SX50_.jpg|80293407] for a different approach to the Hilda universe.
leolikesbooks's review
This book is a nice (but somewhat unnecessary) addition to the Hilda novels.
The art style is very pretty, but I had an issue with the font. I had to read the ebook on my phone and the font was so small that it was barely legible, even when I zoomed in as much as possible. Then there were some light blue texts that were especially bad to read. On the other hand the texts weren’t all that interesting either, I was really more focused on the art.
[I received a free copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.]
The art style is very pretty, but I had an issue with the font. I had to read the ebook on my phone and the font was so small that it was barely legible, even when I zoomed in as much as possible. Then there were some light blue texts that were especially bad to read. On the other hand the texts weren’t all that interesting either, I was really more focused on the art.
[I received a free copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.]
astarte's review
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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
5.0
protovulcan's review
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Very cute and informative. The art was great and I'm glad it wasn't a majority of screenshots from the show.
angryredpanda's review
4.0
A cute tie in to accompany the Netflix series. I have just started on the graphic novels but if you've watched the second series this contains no spoilers!
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