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Snapdragon by Kat Leyh

25 reviews

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

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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!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death

Moderate: Bullying and Domestic abuse

Minor: Car accident

annacharlottes's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

4.5

I loved this so much I read it with my seven year old. There is some reference to violence and mild swearing but the overall storyline is so incredible I felt it was fine to read with a kid. Just the best kind of misfit story, effortlessly diverse, brilliant. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Domestic abuse and Animal death

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

rennyrocket's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Transphobia and Bullying

Minor: Domestic abuse

blueroo's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Transphobia, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Homophobia, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, and Bullying

merula's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

This is an incredibly sweet, heartfelt, funny story about being yourself and finding your own way to do things.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death and Bullying

Minor: Animal cruelty, Lesbophobia, Racism, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Car accident, Domestic abuse, and Homophobia

All of the minor tags are implied and not directly shown or discussed.

kalira's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death and Bullying

Minor: Domestic abuse

librarymouse's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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? It's complicated

5.0

I love the multi-generational love and sense of community throughout the story. The idea of small town charm and close knit rural community represented as something available and attainable for queer folks hit a note of longing that I'd buried a long time ago. To have that openness and to not have the fear of rejection from the community or one's own family in small town America plainly written in a book geared towards children is quietly and profoundly revolutionary. Violet standing up to the condescending bookstore employee and supporting her daughter's interest in STEM also brought me immense joy.

 It was really nice to see

gender non-conforming and transgender children be not only accepted, but loved and supported by their families and community. Lulu's role as the catalyst for Snap's magic manifesting because of their close bond and Snap's desire to see her friend get the hair of her dreams

shows that love and kindness are at the root of the novel's magic system. It's a really refreshing concept.
Overall, Snapdragon was an entertaining and quick read that's heartwarming and cozy for readers of all ages. It's full of an interesting plot line, cast of dynamic characters, and expressive illustrations. I would highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death

Moderate: Bullying, Car accident, Child abuse, Deadnaming, and Domestic abuse

Minor: Lesbophobia

gay's review against another edition

adventurous 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? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death

Moderate: Bullying, Domestic abuse, and Transphobia