Reviews

L'Échappée belle by Faith Erin Hicks

bibliobrandie's review against another edition

4.0

Great graphic novel about friendship and horses from much loved author, Hicks!

doodlewrite's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

literally written for fourth grade me who wanted blue hair and a horse….SO cute

the_grimdragon's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing

4.0

analyticalchaos's review against another edition

3.0

As a closeted horse girl, I have to say that Ride On combines some of my favorite tropes ever: classist horse stable drama? Check. Best friends torn apart? Check. Using horse riding as a metaphor for getting over your mental barriers? Check.

However, I always wish Hicks would let their art do the talking. There’s lots of dialogue that felt really unnecessary and took away from the subtleties and nuances in the art. Hicks has such evocative panel layouts and character expressions. I wish it had more room to breathe.

penguin_donut's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

smallskim's review against another edition

funny lighthearted 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? Yes

4.25

queen_bri0110's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-paced

3.0

kenxdoll's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

sage_runner's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

kristinajean's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted 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? No

4.0