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Snapdragon by Kat Leyh

11 reviews

readandfindout's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

4.0

Style/writing: 4 stars
Themes: 4.5 stars
Characters: 4.5 stars
Plot: 4.5 stars
Worldbuilding: 3.5 stars
Art: 3 stars

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death

Moderate: Bullying, Death, Transphobia, Animal cruelty, Domestic abuse, and Deadnaming

Minor: Toxic relationship, Car accident, and Homophobia

obscurepages's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny inspiring lighthearted 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

NOT ME CRYING BECAUSE I DID NOT EXPECT TO FIND SUCH A WHOLESOME, DELIGHTFUL STORY 😭

Picked this up as part of my Halloween reads. Ended up reading a wonderful story about queer love through the years, queer identity, the magic around us, and finding your own power 🥹🥹🥹

This was just so, so good. The art, the colors, the storytelling, the atmosphere?? I just loved everything about this 😭 I need to see more people talk about this book.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Transphobia, Bullying, Animal death, Death, and Homophobia

robinks's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny lighthearted mysterious fast-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

Snap is such a cool kid! I loved the plot and the art, and the emotional conversations in the book were so beautifully written.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Transphobia, Sexism, and Bullying

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Toxic relationship, and Lesbophobia

Minor: Death, Blood, and Car accident

markwillnevercry's review against another edition

5.0

I wanted to read this book for a while and usually when that happens, a book is just dissapointing, but this one wasn't. I really loved it and will definitely be rereading it. It is a fast read and it just feels good to read it. Lots of positive LGBTQ+ representation too. 

Reading notes:

Snap thanking the witch is every employees dream.

The way the witch changed her experession when hearing that Snap is named after her mum's favourite flower.

Snap's mum standing up for her in the book store.

The sightings of the one-eyed Tom look like they are kinda in E. Carrol's style, where the background is black and white and the creature is very vibrant. It looks so good. 

Snap and Lulu just being nice to each other and talking about their interests with each other.

Snap's mum being nice to Lulu in just a casual way.

Am lowkey heartbroken because of the reason that Jacks does not want kids.

The love story between Jacks and Jessamine. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism, Animal death, Homophobia, Blood, Body horror, Sexism, Bullying, Car accident, Child abuse, Deadnaming, Death, and Lesbophobia

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. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death

Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Death

thecatconstellation's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful 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? It's complicated

5.0

This is a cute, moving story.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Animal death

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, and Car accident

Minor: Blood, Homophobia, Transphobia, Violence, Domestic abuse, and Gore

brnineworms's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny hopeful 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

4.5

You know when a book is just good and you don’t have a whole lot to say about it besides that? That’s Snapdragon. The artwork is well done, with strong character designs that are simple yet highly expressive, and each panel has just the right amount of detail to make the world feel real while still being easily readable. The characters are easy to love and root for. The story is sweet yet also a little dark, but not in a way that feels inharmonious. It’s just good. Give it a read.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death and Bullying

Minor: Ableism, Blood, Body horror, Death, Domestic abuse, Excrement, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Lesbophobia, Misogyny, Racism, Self harm, Toxic relationship, and Transphobia

therainbowshelf's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing 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? It's complicated

5.0

I absolutely adored this witchy, queer book about a girl who makes friends with a witch in the woods and takes an interest in natural science. Super charming! The character designs are wonderful, the support and acceptance we see throughout is heartwarming, and the gender and identity exploration is rewarding. Great Black rep! Bonus points for senior characters and two holidays (Halloween, Thanksgiving)

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abandonment, Death, and Animal death

Minor: Injury/Injury detail and Physical abuse

A moment where a toxic father has a dangerous altercation with his kid may be difficult for some audience members.

jeanniea's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.75

Love the characters, the events, the lessons, the relationships, how themes were addressed. Felt so natural and comforting to read. A world i'd like to live in. Such an embracement of diversity!!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death

Minor: Death, Bullying, and Car accident

moeckles's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious 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? N/A

5.0

You ever just know you're going to love something and then when you finally get around to it, you absolutely do??? Yeah, that's me and this book. Also, I want to be Jacks when I grow up.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying

Moderate: Animal death and Transphobia

Minor: Car accident, Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Death, and Deadnaming