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romafo's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.0
karensareadsatnight's review
dark
emotional
sad
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? Yes
4.0
tinysealoot's review against another edition
4.0
Great second book from Brenna Thummler!
Being in 8th grade kinda sucks it’s nice to read about the stories of girl dealing with loss, grief and acceptance! Wish I read this when I was 13-14
Being in 8th grade kinda sucks it’s nice to read about the stories of girl dealing with loss, grief and acceptance! Wish I read this when I was 13-14
rebeccatan's review against another edition
5.0
‘Humans are delicate too. The teeniest mistake can ruin them, even if you do everything else right.’
In this follow up to Sheets, we see how Marjorie and Wendell’s life/afterlife has developed after getting the wretched Mr. Saubertuck out of their town. Marjorie has been welcomed (sort of) into the cool kids group, though stays silent for the most part as Tessi bullies Eliza, our newest character to the series. Eldest daughter of one of my favourite characters in Book #1, Mr Duncan, Eliza is a photography loving loner who is on the hunt for the perfect ghost photo.
This book was quite a bit darker and more mature than its predecessor, focusing on themes of bullying, mental illness, and suicidal thoughts. I personally loved the shift and was absolutely captivated by both the books literary and visual elements. The way Thummler has swapped between perspectives was great and I felt we got a good amount of each character, though I’m hoping we get more of Wendell’s POV in the third instalment. The colour palette of this graphic novel was astounding just like the first, and I was obsessed with how the dark room scenes were coloured.
My biggest issue with Sheets was the pacing, and that was the main thing stopping it from reaching 5 stars for me. However that problem was non-existent in Delicates. I truly loved this, and am so attached to these characters. I cannot wait for Lights to be published.
AGE: 13+
GENRE: Young Adult Fiction, Teen Fiction, Death, Grief, Paranormal, Humor
DETAILS: 320 Pages, Graphic Novel
I received this as an eBook through NetGalley in return for an honest review.
In this follow up to Sheets, we see how Marjorie and Wendell’s life/afterlife has developed after getting the wretched Mr. Saubertuck out of their town. Marjorie has been welcomed (sort of) into the cool kids group, though stays silent for the most part as Tessi bullies Eliza, our newest character to the series. Eldest daughter of one of my favourite characters in Book #1, Mr Duncan, Eliza is a photography loving loner who is on the hunt for the perfect ghost photo.
This book was quite a bit darker and more mature than its predecessor, focusing on themes of bullying, mental illness, and suicidal thoughts. I personally loved the shift and was absolutely captivated by both the books literary and visual elements. The way Thummler has swapped between perspectives was great and I felt we got a good amount of each character, though I’m hoping we get more of Wendell’s POV in the third instalment. The colour palette of this graphic novel was astounding just like the first, and I was obsessed with how the dark room scenes were coloured.
My biggest issue with Sheets was the pacing, and that was the main thing stopping it from reaching 5 stars for me. However that problem was non-existent in Delicates. I truly loved this, and am so attached to these characters. I cannot wait for Lights to be published.
AGE: 13+
GENRE: Young Adult Fiction, Teen Fiction, Death, Grief, Paranormal, Humor
DETAILS: 320 Pages, Graphic Novel
I received this as an eBook through NetGalley in return for an honest review.
books_tea_and_fantasy's review against another edition
3.0
3 ⭐️
Characters: 6
Art style: 5
Writing: 6
Plot: 5
Intrigue: 6
Logic: 6
Enjoyment: 5
Characters: 6
Art style: 5
Writing: 6
Plot: 5
Intrigue: 6
Logic: 6
Enjoyment: 5
caoxtina's review against another edition
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? Yes
3.0
jess_mango's review against another edition
4.0
So excited! It's the follow-up to [b:Sheets|38958846|Sheets (Sheets, #1)|Brenna Thummler|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1529034024l/38958846._SX50_.jpg|60537871]!
In case you missed it, Sheets is a middle grade/YA graphic novel about a middle school aged girl, Marjie, who helps run her family's laundry business. Then she meets Wendell, a ghost boy.
In Delicates, we follow Marjie as summer ends and the new school year starts. She is still helping out at the family laundry and hanging out with Wendell. She longs after the boy she has a crush on and feels on the outskirts of her group of friends. Her friends at school are the popular kids and she worries that if they find out about Wendell that they will label her a freak. In the meantime, a fellow classmate, Eliza, is obsessed with trying to take photos of ghosts. The popular kids DO label her a freak. Eliza is definitely on the outskirts at school and begins to feel like a ghost.
This is a charming book about trying to fit in while also trying to be yourself. It expresses how important it is to feel seen and included. We also see what it means to truly be someone's friend and how to reach out and help someone in need.
Thank you to the publisher for the review copy!
In case you missed it, Sheets is a middle grade/YA graphic novel about a middle school aged girl, Marjie, who helps run her family's laundry business. Then she meets Wendell, a ghost boy.
In Delicates, we follow Marjie as summer ends and the new school year starts. She is still helping out at the family laundry and hanging out with Wendell. She longs after the boy she has a crush on and feels on the outskirts of her group of friends. Her friends at school are the popular kids and she worries that if they find out about Wendell that they will label her a freak. In the meantime, a fellow classmate, Eliza, is obsessed with trying to take photos of ghosts. The popular kids DO label her a freak. Eliza is definitely on the outskirts at school and begins to feel like a ghost.
This is a charming book about trying to fit in while also trying to be yourself. It expresses how important it is to feel seen and included. We also see what it means to truly be someone's friend and how to reach out and help someone in need.
Thank you to the publisher for the review copy!
carly_rael's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
4.25
venusinaries's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.75