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hobbithopeful's review
adventurous
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.0
Such gorgeous art, and I liked the story! I did have trouble identifying characters at times, because of the style a lot of them looked very similar and I didn't know who was who.
Because of the shifting timelines and focus it always took me a minute to figure out what was going on, I think it took me until the last half of the book to finally find my footing. I didn't mind this because the art was so engaging to look at.
I really enjoyed the romance and all the science fiction aspects, I just had trouble understanding the story and keeping up with the plot. There were a few character motivations that felt inconsistent to me as well, and I still don't fully understand everything about the staircase.
I think it's kind of odd that this is being advertised as a second chance romance, because the characters meet again right at the end of the book and that is that. I think for a true second chance it would need more time and build up for the characters. I didn't even know that they were together in the past until the middle of the book, and wasn't aware of Mia's motivations until the very end.
I recommend this if you like Tillie Walden's other works, or if you are looking for a queer science fiction graphic novel to read.
Because of the shifting timelines and focus it always took me a minute to figure out what was going on, I think it took me until the last half of the book to finally find my footing. I didn't mind this because the art was so engaging to look at.
I really enjoyed the romance and all the science fiction aspects, I just had trouble understanding the story and keeping up with the plot. There were a few character motivations that felt inconsistent to me as well, and I still don't fully understand everything about the staircase.
I think it's kind of odd that this is being advertised as a second chance romance, because the characters meet again right at the end of the book and that is that. I think for a true second chance it would need more time and build up for the characters. I didn't even know that they were together in the past until the middle of the book, and wasn't aware of Mia's motivations until the very end.
I recommend this if you like Tillie Walden's other works, or if you are looking for a queer science fiction graphic novel to read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Bullying, and Injury/Injury detail
spooderman's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Deadnaming, Drug use, Grief, Medical content, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Bullying, Death, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Cursing, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Transphobia, and Confinement
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Homophobia, Murder, and Vomit
Minor: Lesbophobia, War, Toxic friendship, and Ableism
thereaderfriend's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I wanna rate it higher but I can't because the art and writing was confusing to me. It may just be my vision and the edition i got though :/ my vision is pretty bad. I couldn't understand much because I couldn't really understand the art work and the storyline going back and forth from timeliness was just confusing to me. It was okay. Will reread again when I get glasses.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia and Bullying
Moderate: Violence and Blood
Minor: Death of parent, Death, and Homophobia
rencore's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Great art style
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia
Minor: Homophobia
kelsreadsthings's review
emotional
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia, Bullying, and Homophobia
frantic_vampire's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
This is one of those books that will stick with you long after you’ve finished it. It’s like a Studio Ghibli movie mixed with a space western. And I’m absolutely in love with it.
I loved that this is a love story, an adventure story, and above all else it’s the story of a found family. I also loved that the characters are flawed and have their issues, but that doesn’t stop them from loving each other and sticking up for each other. Especially against homophobes and transphobes. Elliot deserves all of the hugs in the world! Mia and Grace, Elliot and Jules, Alma and Char, all of them are just so amazing and I would love to see more of them.
On a Sunbeam is a truly immersive reading experience. I could almost see this book playing out as a movie while I was reading. I want to be wrapped up in the pages of this story forever. I’m just flabbergasted by the writing and the way that the images completely captured my attention. On a Sunbeam is getting a solid five stars. And you should definitely read it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Grief, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Homophobia, Grief, Transphobia, Death of parent, and Bullying
There is a scene where Ell (who is non-binary) is misgendered. It’s immediately challenged by another character, and is challenged again later in the story.laurenfro22's review
adventurous
dark
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’m not a huge graphic novel person, but if they were all like this, I might be more inclined. The artwork by Tillie is enrapturing-her use of color and command of space and form truly draws you into the story, slotting you right into place alongside her characters. From the cues in artwork to the just right amount of text, tillie’s story of adventure and queerness and intrigue and found family resonates. I will definitely be rereading this again and again.
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Homophobia, Deadnaming, Death, and Gaslighting
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