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rorikae's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
4.5
'Snapdragon' by Kat Leyh is a heartwarming graphic novel about a young girl befriending her town's local 'witch' and discovering more about herself in the process.
Snapdragon stumbles upon Jack, the local witch, and discovers that the older woman is far more than what the town has painted her as. She offers to take Snap under her wing and in the process, Snap learns about a connection between her own family and Jack.
'Snapdragon' is a wonderful graphic novel that highlights Snap coming into her own through her friendships. Not only does she make friends with Jack but she also connects with another friend who she helps grow and accept more about themself. The art is fun and bright with great colors. This was a quick read but it's emotional depth resonated throughout. I cannot wait to read more from Leyh because it is clear they are great at creating an heartfilled story that deals with multiple topics with grace and care.
Snapdragon stumbles upon Jack, the local witch, and discovers that the older woman is far more than what the town has painted her as. She offers to take Snap under her wing and in the process, Snap learns about a connection between her own family and Jack.
'Snapdragon' is a wonderful graphic novel that highlights Snap coming into her own through her friendships. Not only does she make friends with Jack but she also connects with another friend who she helps grow and accept more about themself. The art is fun and bright with great colors. This was a quick read but it's emotional depth resonated throughout. I cannot wait to read more from Leyh because it is clear they are great at creating an heartfilled story that deals with multiple topics with grace and care.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Death
huntress's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Bullying, Dysphoria, Animal cruelty, and Animal death
rickireadss's review against another edition
5.0
this one was so fun! i honestly had no idea what to expect, but it was such a great time. the illustrations were really good, the representation was fantastic, and the story was interesting!
⚠️: animal death, bullying, transphobia, domestic abuse, animal cruelty, homophobia, car accident, toxic relationship
⚠️: animal death, bullying, transphobia, domestic abuse, animal cruelty, homophobia, car accident, toxic relationship
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Animal death
Moderate: Transphobia, Domestic abuse, and Homophobia
Minor: Animal cruelty, Car accident, and Toxic relationship
ash_ton's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
the artwork was beautiful and the story was cute!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, and Transphobia
Minor: Deadnaming and Violence
jessereadsthings's review against another edition
5.0
Super cute!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Deadnaming, Transphobia, and Bullying
growing_haru's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
rtaire's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Bullying
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Domestic abuse, and Transphobia
Minor: Car accident and Homophobia
sweetsxrrxw's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
this was a super cute and wholesome book <33 it's been a while since i read a graphic novel and a friend recommended this so i decided to give it a try! it follows snapdragon, a young girl who befriends an alleged witch who sells animal bones online. it might sound kinda weird but i promise you it's worth it to read. the artsyle and the inclusion of queer bipoc characters are also a bonus point!
i love that, even though they were both hesitant at the beginning, they let their friendships flow easily and got invested in each other. it was so cute to see snap's interest in animals' bones and jacks trying to learn how to be a good teacher.and the fact that jacks' former lover was snap's grandma, and the way they got to meet again at the end is just so<33
lu was also a super nice side character and im glad that her transition was accepted by her friends and family. maybe im just a bit dumb but i didnt realize what was going on until the fight scene. btw, i hope the bullies stopped being mean after that :/
anyways, i cant move on without talking about vi. she is a great mom, imo. i love that she decided to dump her abusive ex and take care of her daughter and her dog by herself. and also, during the story, she seems to be studying in order to get a better job which is so cool from her.
i guess what i disliked was the rushed pacing. i understand that this is a graphic novel and they're usually short. but what harm would it make to add a hundred pages more and dig deeper into character development or other plot details? there are lots of things that i would have loved to see addressed such assome kind of explanation for the magic, snap's grandma and jacks' relationship, more about lulu and her family, etc
but overall it was a nice fun read that anyone can enjoy!
i love that, even though they were both hesitant at the beginning, they let their friendships flow easily and got invested in each other. it was so cute to see snap's interest in animals' bones and jacks trying to learn how to be a good teacher.
lu was also a super nice side character and im glad that her transition was accepted by her friends and family. maybe im just a bit dumb but i didnt realize what was going on until the fight scene. btw, i hope the bullies stopped being mean after that :/
anyways, i cant move on without talking about vi. she is a great mom, imo. i love that she decided to dump her abusive ex and take care of her daughter and her dog by herself. and also, during the story, she seems to be studying in order to get a better job which is so cool from her.
i guess what i disliked was the rushed pacing. i understand that this is a graphic novel and they're usually short. but what harm would it make to add a hundred pages more and dig deeper into character development or other plot details? there are lots of things that i would have loved to see addressed such as
but overall it was a nice fun read that anyone can enjoy!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Bullying
Moderate: Transphobia, Domestic abuse, and Animal cruelty
Minor: Car accident, Homophobia, and Toxic relationship
kyahfae's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Bullying, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Blood, Car accident, Transphobia, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Homophobia
krys_kilz's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
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? No
5.0
I loved this graphic novel so much!! It was super sweet and wholesome and I loved each and every one of the characters (besides Chuck and the bullies obviously). It felt so nourishing to see supportive and loving family dynamics and intergenerational relationships. I also really loved the storyline with the violets - the perfect Sapphic metaphor!
The art style and color palette were also really lovely. Overall this story was just a delight to read!
The art style and color palette were also really lovely. Overall this story was just a delight to read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Bullying and Domestic abuse
Minor: Car accident