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bequibuho's review against another edition
5.0
Emma has had her heart broken. In a moment of weakness, she wishes her heart away. Just like that it is taken, now she can’t feel anything at all. According to the man that took it, she can get it back all she has to do it go out and find the pieces.
I really enjoyed this graphic novel. I thought the art was so expressive. I loved that our main character didn’t look like the “standard” beauty. She was curvaceous and spunky.
She was also a flawed character. I didn’t really love her but my heart did go out for her. I thought Emma was funny, but cruel. She was very single minded in her quest, that she hurt some people in the pursuit.
I do wish the graphic novel was a bit longer. I did think the storyline was rushed a bit, things could have been better explained . . . a cat could have been found.
I give this graphic novel an A-
I really enjoyed this graphic novel. I thought the art was so expressive. I loved that our main character didn’t look like the “standard” beauty. She was curvaceous and spunky.
She was also a flawed character. I didn’t really love her but my heart did go out for her. I thought Emma was funny, but cruel. She was very single minded in her quest, that she hurt some people in the pursuit.
I do wish the graphic novel was a bit longer. I did think the storyline was rushed a bit, things could have been better explained . . . a cat could have been found.
I give this graphic novel an A-
tyrshand's review against another edition
4.0
I got the ARC of this free from Edelweiss.
I really enjoyed the story and the message. The art was unique and lovely.
This is a tale that has an interesting -- and mostly unexplained -- mythology behind it all. it doesn't matter that it's left as glimpses, because we get enough to make it tantalizing. What's going on in the foreground is both an exploration of the way we relate to others and how we deal with the fallout when those relationships become sour. I mean, yeah, on the surface it's about a woman who is searching for the pieces of her heart, but in a way it's also just showing us more pointedly what we really do in life when we're focused on something we really want... The ways our pain can sometimes spread to others, but also how sometimes we can use that same pain to make things better.
My only gripe -- which takes this down a star -- is that I wish it were longer. I wanted just a bit more meat.
I really enjoyed the story and the message. The art was unique and lovely.
This is a tale that has an interesting -- and mostly unexplained -- mythology behind it all. it doesn't matter that it's left as glimpses, because we get enough to make it tantalizing. What's going on in the foreground is both an exploration of the way we relate to others and how we deal with the fallout when those relationships become sour. I mean, yeah, on the surface it's about a woman who is searching for the pieces of her heart, but in a way it's also just showing us more pointedly what we really do in life when we're focused on something we really want... The ways our pain can sometimes spread to others, but also how sometimes we can use that same pain to make things better.
My only gripe -- which takes this down a star -- is that I wish it were longer. I wanted just a bit more meat.
hayleyshortcake's review against another edition
1.0
What an utter disappointed.I really disliked the art style and the plot was utter drivel with no real explanation for what was happening and it all felt very rushed and chaotic.
collyofthewobbles's review against another edition
5.0
Picked up on many recommendations from friends.
Basic Plot: Emma is going through a break-up and in a moment of anguish, gives up her heart so she is left without the pain.
Waking up empty, she wants her heart back and goes on a journey to find her missing peaces. Meeting people (and cats) along the way.
Firstly the protagonist is very body positive. She is draw like a real women, and I don't mean this in a 'Real Women Have Curves'. I just mean, she is real. Her body is all different shapes in different places. When tired and moody, she looks it. Her emotion is shown on her fave and she is not made to look pretty all the time.
When dealing with a break-up, she changes her look drastically. I recognized this in myself and many other people. When life changes you, often you want to change, so you change look in a drastic and unplanned way.
The story, following Emma as she gives up her heart and knits it back together after a break-up. Although depicted in a magical way, I felt it was very grounded in real life. Having to meet new people and work through her problems, while going through her grief.
Emma does this in a very unique way and I love the literal take on all her feelings. It's portrayed in a very human and thoughtful way.
Without giving away the ending, it makes Emma look at the effect and relationship she has put onto other people.
She has built something in her head, without validation, and someone has torn it down.
The art work is confusing at times, I had trouble seeing what I was looking at. But the colour grading throughout the book is stunning. From dull- to full colour depending on emotion and heart state.
I would highly recommend it to anyone but especially someone going through a break up.
Basic Plot: Emma is going through a break-up and in a moment of anguish, gives up her heart so she is left without the pain.
Waking up empty, she wants her heart back and goes on a journey to find her missing peaces. Meeting people (and cats) along the way.
Firstly the protagonist is very body positive. She is draw like a real women, and I don't mean this in a 'Real Women Have Curves'. I just mean, she is real. Her body is all different shapes in different places. When tired and moody, she looks it. Her emotion is shown on her fave and she is not made to look pretty all the time.
When dealing with a break-up, she changes her look drastically. I recognized this in myself and many other people. When life changes you, often you want to change, so you change look in a drastic and unplanned way.
The story, following Emma as she gives up her heart and knits it back together after a break-up. Although depicted in a magical way, I felt it was very grounded in real life. Having to meet new people and work through her problems, while going through her grief.
Emma does this in a very unique way and I love the literal take on all her feelings. It's portrayed in a very human and thoughtful way.
Without giving away the ending, it makes Emma look at the effect and relationship she has put onto other people.
She has built something in her head, without validation, and someone has torn it down.
The art work is confusing at times, I had trouble seeing what I was looking at. But the colour grading throughout the book is stunning. From dull- to full colour depending on emotion and heart state.
I would highly recommend it to anyone but especially someone going through a break up.
bengriffin's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this. Everything from the metaphorical quest to piece your heart back together after a break up, to the simple yet beautiful art work, including very plausible, real life varied character designs, were basically perfect. Granted, I was coming to it after a break up myself so it was the ideal time to read it, and whilst it probably won't present you with any perspective you don't already know, it's still massively reassuring to not feel so alone in the world and to confirm that in time everything will be fine. Highly recommended.
theawkwardbookw's review against another edition
4.0
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Emma's heart has just been broken by a man she thought was the one. In a moment of weakness, she wishes she never had a heart to begin with. When a mysterious stranger grants her wish, she quickly realizes her mistake and is sent on a mission to find the seven pieces of her broken heart.
This was actually a big surprise to me for how much I ended up liking this. It's an extremely simple story, but one that definitely hit home for me. Emma travels across the country in a journey of rediscovery and I loved watching her piece herself back together. It had such a beautiful message in the end, and I loved Emma coming to realize that she's worth more than some man. I absolutely adored the ending and I really hope there is a second graphic novel coming because I need more of these characters!
Emma's heart has just been broken by a man she thought was the one. In a moment of weakness, she wishes she never had a heart to begin with. When a mysterious stranger grants her wish, she quickly realizes her mistake and is sent on a mission to find the seven pieces of her broken heart.
This was actually a big surprise to me for how much I ended up liking this. It's an extremely simple story, but one that definitely hit home for me. Emma travels across the country in a journey of rediscovery and I loved watching her piece herself back together. It had such a beautiful message in the end, and I loved Emma coming to realize that she's worth more than some man. I absolutely adored the ending and I really hope there is a second graphic novel coming because I need more of these characters!
destdest's review against another edition
4.0
Really good. A bit confusing at times but a unique colorful art style and a message about heartbreak/negative emotions make it worth reading. I think another volume or a few more pages could have fleshed things out more. A few points off because I really hate the ex-girlfriend beats the snot out of her cheating boyfriend's new girl trope. Lowkey, I hope Emma wasn't taking advantage of her friend Xan. He was awfully chill about her stealing his credit card during her heart journey.
blkmymorris's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the premise of the story: A woman with broken heart gives it away, but after feeling apathy she embarks on a road trip to get the other pieces of her heart from various strangers who have it. The story's premise was flimsy, but it led to a really sweet exploration. The relationships she builds with some of the people is nice and the dialogue is very natural.
The art by Meredith McLaren was cute and expressive, but as time went on, didn't find it as fresh. I don't think there was enough range of facial expressions for the characters. Overall, the book was only okay for me. It didn't resonate with me, but then again, I've never had a big break up.
The art by Meredith McLaren was cute and expressive, but as time went on, didn't find it as fresh. I don't think there was enough range of facial expressions for the characters. Overall, the book was only okay for me. It didn't resonate with me, but then again, I've never had a big break up.