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saeverra's review against another edition
3.0
This was a cute graphic novel :) The premise is that by writing in a book of her life, Willy (Willow) Sparks can change her life from being the bullied, unpopular girl at school to being more attractive and popular. I really love this cover with the double lives 💞 It was quite dependent on cliches and I would have liked to see a better, more realistic journey for Willy
allebeolhc's review against another edition
5.0
Loved it! It was a quick read, and I never wanted to put it down
brenna_reads_books's review against another edition
2.0
The premise of this book was really interesting, however the execution was really underdeveloped. The art style was immaculate. All the characters were underdeveloped. If the author took more time to really explore these characters and the plot, it would’ve been a really great read. I’ll give this two stars because the premise and art style were amazing.
mewpasaurus's review
3.25
Graphic style and content reminds me a lot of earlier Craig Thompson works, but with a decidedly middle/high school girl vibe to it. It would have been nice if Willow had done something more memorable and less angsty with the power unintentionally gained, but she's a teenager.. so I guess it's par for course.
rsnsb's review
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
madelinefmcguire's review
4.0
When Willow Parks falls into a secret room of her local library she discovers an array of books she's never seen before each one containing the name of someone in town, and each book contains their story. Curious she takes her own book home, and starts to write her life to a different story, it starts by clearing up her skin but the power to change her fate is stronger than she can resist. But changing her fate might have unsought consequences.
I love the art in this, the author is the person who did the art for Agony House as well. The story was engaging and I liked the aspect of the magical book.
I love the art in this, the author is the person who did the art for Agony House as well. The story was engaging and I liked the aspect of the magical book.
purcellibrarian's review
3.0
What if you could write your own future? Willow discovers a magical bookshelf in the basement of the library, and a volume with her name. She is able to change her future by revising the story, with immediate gratification, although dangers grow with each change. This fairy tale is told cleverly through the graphic novel format, with a counter story based in reality. Friendship, popularity, and values are all knocked askew in a fantastical tale.