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lishisreading's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
relaxing
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? Yes
4.0
I had not been quite aware of this book's cartoonist but after this read, I am quite interested in further exploring their books. Walden creates this lighthearted plot that does not cause intense havoc to the heart. The story is set in a galaxical and celestial no-male world, there were only non-binaries and women in sight, where our protagonist Mia is in search of a very important someone. Mia joins a crew and earns her first job, then realises her crew has vital information connected to her special someone. It was decided then that the crew will abide and be constricted by no rules in search of Mia's long-lost special someone.
The story is designed in the way that halfway through the two simultaneously happening plots, physically not literally in the book world, will reach harmony. This is a great technique to urge and motivate the reader to fully grasp the plot and finish the book. Very well written in this sense. I also have to comment on the absolute beauty of this graphic novel, from the careful decision of colour usage to decide whether it was plot part one or plot part two and then to the fact that Walden's great imagination of machinery and world-building. I have to say setting this story somewhere non-Earth is a great call because the story will bring you far away from your earthly woes to something more magical and carefree.
In this book, LGBTQIA is a prominent and consistent theme. This is a decision I wholeheartedly support the author. As someone who is an Ally but lives in a community empty of LGBTQIA, I feel like I was genuinely validating and rooting for someone. And hey, alphabet family folks out there, shoutout to you, you are so valid! Honestly, having Pride as part of a book, especially a graphic novel is a great path to lead for children so that they gain more understanding in this field.
Overall, I found "On A Sunbeam" a great book to take a break from the real world and delve into some lesbian romance along with amicable adventure. Although I found the plot relatively pointless in the end because with such a thick book, it did not do the plot justice. However, I appreciate this book as a somewhat comfort book because it does not evoke strong negative emotions that could then worsen my mental state. Hope you will enjoy this book as much as I had!
The story is designed in the way that halfway through the two simultaneously happening plots, physically not literally in the book world, will reach harmony. This is a great technique to urge and motivate the reader to fully grasp the plot and finish the book. Very well written in this sense. I also have to comment on the absolute beauty of this graphic novel, from the careful decision of colour usage to decide whether it was plot part one or plot part two and then to the fact that Walden's great imagination of machinery and world-building. I have to say setting this story somewhere non-Earth is a great call because the story will bring you far away from your earthly woes to something more magical and carefree.
In this book, LGBTQIA is a prominent and consistent theme. This is a decision I wholeheartedly support the author. As someone who is an Ally but lives in a community empty of LGBTQIA, I feel like I was genuinely validating and rooting for someone. And hey, alphabet family folks out there, shoutout to you, you are so valid! Honestly, having Pride as part of a book, especially a graphic novel is a great path to lead for children so that they gain more understanding in this field.
Overall, I found "On A Sunbeam" a great book to take a break from the real world and delve into some lesbian romance along with amicable adventure. Although I found the plot relatively pointless in the end because with such a thick book, it did not do the plot justice. However, I appreciate this book as a somewhat comfort book because it does not evoke strong negative emotions that could then worsen my mental state. Hope you will enjoy this book as much as I had!
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Blood, and War
beaniebabyidiot's review
emotional
funny
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Violence
ekern1991's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Violence and Blood
katiewhocanread's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Transphobia, and Blood
Moderate: Xenophobia
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
moviemagus's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
This comic is adorable and the artwork is beautiful. Made my heart very happy. 😊
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Grief and Bullying
elwirax's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-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
4.0
Rep- Lesbian MC, Non-binary Side Character, POC main characters, Lesbian Side Couple
"I'm not dating the 12% of you that I understand, I'm dating 100% of you. Including all your secrets that I don't know."
I loved the use of colour to differentiate between past, present and different settings, the art style is so simple yet beautiful. The characters were interesting and I liked the found family element.
If anything, I wish some aspects of the world building and characterisation were a bit more developed. I didn't feel as invested in the characters as I'd hoped and the ending wasn't entirely satisfying. However, the romance and relationships were sweet.
Overall, a lovely wee feminist, queer, Sci-fi graphic novel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Transphobia, and Blood
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Death of parent
instalovewithbooks's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
slow-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
All I gotta say is that I loved it and if y'all trying to decide whether or not to read it? Read it.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent and Blood
beccaand's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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
5.0
so glad i own a physical copy of this one.
amazing.
amazing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Blood, Violence, and Death
Minor: Transphobia and Death of parent
emilyg0663's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Great book!! Beautiful art by Tillie Walden as always, and this is absolutely my favourite by them so far! Love the characters and the interactions, and the story makes sense and flows really well. I even love the fish (and the fact that they drew fish cause they didn’t know how to draw spaceships is AMAZING!).
Would recommend to anyone who is looking for an adventure romance book :3
Would recommend to anyone who is looking for an adventure romance book :3
Content Warnings
Minor: Blood