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redrose97's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
It is a cute book to read. It made me happy
sansiebar's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Cute, amazing art
lackyducks's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A gentle read that doesn't challenge you. The writing is simple, with lots of in character asides and a strong sense of voice.
fpwoper's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
5.0
I finally got around to reading this because it's been sitting on my shelves for *way* too long. And when I picked it up? I couldn't put it down. This is so cute and I love Blair so much (but maybe I love Zog and Ob even more). I'm glad Peoni is actually helped and given an apprenticeship.
Although it's short, this story definitely evokes emotion I laughed and cried and felt for the characters. And Renée? You've outdone yourself because these illustrations are gorgeous and evocative and I couldn't stop staring at them. I love the use of colour and the soft lines. So gorgeous 😍
If you want a quick, cute, amazingly illustrated read? Pick this up!
Although it's short, this story definitely evokes emotion I laughed and cried and felt for the characters. And Renée? You've outdone yourself because these illustrations are gorgeous and evocative and I couldn't stop staring at them. I love the use of colour and the soft lines. So gorgeous 😍
If you want a quick, cute, amazingly illustrated read? Pick this up!
kusvandemus's review
4.0
This was such an incredibly cute read!!
I supported this book through Kickstarter and had already fallen in love with the amazing work that both Cindy and Renée deliver! I loved the pining and the romance and the diverse situations in this short yet full story!
The drawings were wonderful and a great addition without being either easily forgettable or too overwhelming.
I loved the little clarifying sentences in brackets and I loved all of the characters so much!
Also a little side note; even though this person says only a handful of things (and nothing too meaningful) I’m obsessed with Daybreak Dayblossom hahhaha.
I supported this book through Kickstarter and had already fallen in love with the amazing work that both Cindy and Renée deliver! I loved the pining and the romance and the diverse situations in this short yet full story!
The drawings were wonderful and a great addition without being either easily forgettable or too overwhelming.
I loved the little clarifying sentences in brackets and I loved all of the characters so much!
Also a little side note; even though this person says only a handful of things (and nothing too meaningful) I’m obsessed with Daybreak Dayblossom hahhaha.
dytiscusfriend's review
reflective
sad
medium-paced
2.0
The art was really beautiful but the writing left a lot to be desired stylistically and in terms of representation. A lot of spoilers ahead.
There was a lot of racism and classism built into the story I didn't appreciate. Some were really thoughtless stereotypes like naming a woman of color who is desired by everyone who sees her Cinnamon Cocoasparkles and having the white main character specifically express wanting to touch and smell her hair. The main character's love interest is the only explicitly of color character in the book and she has green eyes. There's a lot of things related to describing beauty and attributing traits associated with whiteness to someone's attractiveness repeatedly throughout. SStructurallytructurally
Structurally the story was sweet but the actual sentence structure and word choice were uninspired and pulled me out of the story with sentences like, "Not behind her, not at some dick on a unicorn, but at *her*." Cute and gay with pretty illustrations AND being about a witch didn't save this for me which is pretty hard to do.
I also just didn't resonate with the back stories of any of the characters because they were trope-y and lacked emotional depth. Parents who "won't let [the princess] choose" by offering to buy her whatever she wants to support her interests? Getting kicked out of a coven for wanting to live in the city? These aren't the kind of things that *actually* alienate people unless you're exclusively talking about downwardly mobile wealthy white kids who are extremely emotionally immature. Guess that's a story this author felt hadn't yet been covered adequately. And the only poor character's story boiled down to was poor, got married but it was hard because we were poor, he died because he worked jobs poor people work, and now I'm sad because I realized being poor isn't so bad if you just have someone to love. Yuck.
I'm just over the queer girl is oblivious to the OBVIOUS affection of someone she professes to be in love with because she just CAN'T BELIEVE that's possible. It's just so tired for me.
And it really felt like this person didn't know much about witches. I know it's a fairytale but clothing stores that sell what Blair likes to wear? Why would they do that if she/her aesthetic are so despised in this community? Are witches really always despised by their communities? Do we still need that trope? And defining a coven as whoever is around you whether they practice magic or not? Being critical of her former coven for being *too equal* and not letting her dress however she wants? Not having an answer for what the purpose of magic is? Using a potion on someone nonconsensually as a routine part of her practice? The character felt more concerned with the esthetics of witchiness than the work of witchcraft.
This has become long and snarky but I have to add, seriously?? A witch named Blair????
There was a lot of racism and classism built into the story I didn't appreciate.
Structurally the story was sweet but the actual sentence structure and word choice were uninspired and pulled me out of the story with sentences like, "Not behind her, not at some dick on a unicorn, but at *her*." Cute and gay with pretty illustrations AND being about a witch didn't save this for me which is pretty hard to do.
I also just didn't resonate with the back stories of any of the characters because they were trope-y and lacked emotional depth. Parents who "won't let [the princess] choose" by offering to buy her whatever she wants to support her interests? Getting kicked out of a coven for wanting to live in the city? These aren't the kind of things that *actually* alienate people unless you're exclusively talking about downwardly mobile wealthy white kids who are extremely emotionally immature. Guess that's a story this author felt hadn't yet been covered adequately. And the only poor character's story boiled down to was poor, got married but it was hard because we were poor, he died because he worked jobs poor people work, and now I'm sad because I realized being poor isn't so bad if you just have someone to love. Yuck.
I'm just over the queer girl is oblivious to the OBVIOUS affection of someone she professes to be in love with because she just CAN'T BELIEVE that's possible. It's just so tired for me.
And it really felt like this person didn't know much about witches. I know it's a fairytale but clothing stores that sell what Blair likes to wear? Why would they do that if she/her aesthetic are so despised in this community? Are witches really always despised by their communities? Do we still need that trope? And defining a coven as whoever is around you whether they practice magic or not? Being critical of her former coven for being *too equal* and not letting her dress however she wants? Not having an answer for what the purpose of magic is? Using a potion on someone nonconsensually as a routine part of her practice? The character felt more concerned with the esthetics of witchiness than the work of witchcraft.
This has become long and snarky but I have to add, seriously?? A witch named Blair????
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Animal death, and Physical abuse
Minor: Kidnapping
thingquail's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
bookwormed's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
🌈🧙♀️ LOVE POTION by Cindy Paul 🧙♀️🌈
I bought this book on Kickstarter last year (very exciting and new for me) and finally received my copy last week! Of course, I couldn't wait to read it so I picked it up straight away.
The story in this graphic novel follows Cinnamon, a princess, and Blair, a witch, as they fall in love whilst collecting ingredients for and brewing a love potion. I can't tell you anything more, because I would be spoiling too much.
It was a very lovely and cute story. I was expecting a YA-graphic novel, but I do think that this would be better for an even younger audience. I also loved the illustrations by Renée Zonneveld.
I bought this book on Kickstarter last year (very exciting and new for me) and finally received my copy last week! Of course, I couldn't wait to read it so I picked it up straight away.
The story in this graphic novel follows Cinnamon, a princess, and Blair, a witch, as they fall in love whilst collecting ingredients for and brewing a love potion. I can't tell you anything more, because I would be spoiling too much.
It was a very lovely and cute story. I was expecting a YA-graphic novel, but I do think that this would be better for an even younger audience. I also loved the illustrations by Renée Zonneveld.