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ednam0dewannabe's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This graphic novel has been a light read that I needed: lovable and well-developed characters, interesting and original story, and good representation. Although I couldn't give it more than 3.5 stars because the narrative is too fast and doesn't give the reader time to digest anything (besides the insta-love) . Despite that, I liked it a lot and will surely read it again soon.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Kidnapping, and Violence
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Grief
Minor: Death of parent, Death, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse
thewordsdevourer's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.0
i rly wanted to like mooncakes, but throughout the whole time i was reading, flipping through each pgs all i could i think of was how it could be better.
the story's actually quite enjoyable, adventurous yet reflective, and i esp like the cool grandmas and family, in addition to the great disability and queer rep. however, some of it seems a lil too on-the-surface, like the issue of nova's identity. the dialogue's also often awkward and unnatural. im a lil perplexed at how the title barely has any significance in the story, except a scene where the object itself isnt even drawn out on the pg...
the art, meanwhile, falls flat for me: the characters seem to have no fluidity even mid-action, sometimes distracting me from the book by how wooden they seem. although the line art's uniquely and meticulously detailed, instead of enhancing the pg, it actually declutters things quite a bit. the lack of sound effects also makes things confusing at points. additionally, i find the paneling ineffective; things and actions that should be shown arent, and vice versa. it would've benefited from more close ups and varied angles that add further depth as well - currently there are too many half- and full-body shots even though they arent necessary at all, and even hinder the story at times.
this is by no means a bad book, but imo it cant be denied that - despite its rep and potential - it could be better, esp in terms of art and dialogue.
the story's actually quite enjoyable, adventurous yet reflective, and i esp like the cool grandmas and family, in addition to the great disability and queer rep. however, some of it seems a lil too on-the-surface, like the issue of nova's identity. the dialogue's also often awkward and unnatural. im a lil perplexed at how the title barely has any significance in the story, except a scene where the object itself isnt even drawn out on the pg...
the art, meanwhile, falls flat for me: the characters seem to have no fluidity even mid-action, sometimes distracting me from the book by how wooden they seem. although the line art's uniquely and meticulously detailed, instead of enhancing the pg, it actually declutters things quite a bit. the lack of sound effects also makes things confusing at points. additionally, i find the paneling ineffective; things and actions that should be shown arent, and vice versa. it would've benefited from more close ups and varied angles that add further depth as well - currently there are too many half- and full-body shots even though they arent necessary at all, and even hinder the story at times.
this is by no means a bad book, but imo it cant be denied that - despite its rep and potential - it could be better, esp in terms of art and dialogue.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Animal cruelty and Death of parent
anna978's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Kidnapping, and Violence
Moderate: Grief, Death of parent, and Animal cruelty
jc_wb's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
The book flicks between Tam and Nova telling the story.
I love the little details of what it's like having a hearing aid (I assume that's realistic - e.g answering the phone)
I love that everyone immediately switches to "They" as soon as they are told the first time.
A great magical story, with LGBTQIA representation.
I love the little details of what it's like having a hearing aid (I assume that's realistic - e.g answering the phone)
I love that everyone immediately switches to "They" as soon as they are told the first time.
A great magical story, with LGBTQIA representation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement and Kidnapping
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Death of parent
foreverinastory's review against another edition
adventurous
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
5.0
I loved this so much! This was the cutest graphic novel ever and I've read Check, Please! Book 1: #Hockey. Now I kind of want to reread it.
Mooncakes follows a witch and a nonbinary werewolf who used to be childhood best friends and they meet again when Tam comes to track down a demon. Together, the two will have to figure out Tam's werewolf magic and stop the demon before it can hurt anyone.
I love Nova and Tam so much. They're both so precious. This story is precious. I need it to be a series. I loved every single second of this graphic novel and I want more of everything in it. Queer nonbinary werewolf? Yes! Queer sapphics witches? Yes! magic and mayhem? Extra YES! I wish I read this sooner.
Rep: Jewish Sapphic female MC who uses hearing aids, queer nonbinary BIPOC love interest, WLW side couple.
CWs: Kidnapping, violence, confinement, emotional abuse. Moderate: death, death of parents, blood, animal cruelty, grief.
Mooncakes follows a witch and a nonbinary werewolf who used to be childhood best friends and they meet again when Tam comes to track down a demon. Together, the two will have to figure out Tam's werewolf magic and stop the demon before it can hurt anyone.
I love Nova and Tam so much. They're both so precious. This story is precious. I need it to be a series. I loved every single second of this graphic novel and I want more of everything in it. Queer nonbinary werewolf? Yes! Queer sapphics witches? Yes! magic and mayhem? Extra YES! I wish I read this sooner.
Rep: Jewish Sapphic female MC who uses hearing aids, queer nonbinary BIPOC love interest, WLW side couple.
CWs: Kidnapping, violence, confinement, emotional abuse. Moderate: death, death of parents, blood, animal cruelty, grief.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, and Violence
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Blood, Death, Death of parent, and Grief
morganperks's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- 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: Kidnapping, Violence, and Confinement
Moderate: Death of parent, Animal cruelty, and Grief
Minor: Death
literarypenguin's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
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? No
5.0
This is the magical, cute and just plain adorable graphic novel I have been waiting for! I had a constant smile on my face the whole time i was reading and was very sad when the book came to a close. I wanted more cute and was sad to see it end.
A young witch follows a white wolf into the woods one night, what she didnt see coming was to get attacked by some scary house demon and to run into her childhood crush she hasn't seen in years. Follow them as they reconnect and discover the threat of a cult who wants to use werewolves and their magic to change the world in their awful image.
The characters, Nova who is a Chinese American with magical gifts and also hearing impaired and Tam, a Non Binary werewolf are the most sweetest characters I have ever seen. I love them both separately and love them even more together. Nova is still struggling with the loss of her parents and is currently living with her two grandmothers( who are amazing by the way!) and Tam who has ran away from home after being mistreated by their parents. I love how they supported each other and loved each other so unconditionally. You could feel their love for each other come right off the pages and it was adorable.
This novel had such good representation of found family, finding your own place in the world and being comfortable there and loving and accepting who you are. The writing and the illustrations were so beautiful and I can not wait to see what Suzanne and Wendy do next.
If you want a cute magical adventure with equally cute magical characters then go and get Mooncakes, you won't regret it. Get some actually Mooncakes while you at it too it would be the perfect compliment to such a good graphic novel!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Kidnapping, and Violence
Moderate: Death of parent, Body horror, and Animal cruelty
Minor: Death and Domestic abuse
womanwill's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Confinement, and Violence
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Death of parent
valereads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
This gorgeous graphic novel follows two characters. Nova, a witch who lives with her grandmothers and works in her family's bookshop/cafe. Tam is a werewolf on the run who has come back to the last place they felt safe and happy. The childhood friends are reunited and romance begins to blossom between them but the danger Tam was running from is about to catch up to them.
This is a wonderful little comic with adorable art. There were fun, light hearted moments in between the family drama and fighting evil magic. It is well written with elements of found family, a cute romance and queer, trans and sapphic rep.
I highly recommend this to anyone who wants a witchy queer book. I especially recommend this to older fans of The Witch Boy by Molly Ostertag.
This is a wonderful little comic with adorable art. There were fun, light hearted moments in between the family drama and fighting evil magic. It is well written with elements of found family, a cute romance and queer, trans and sapphic rep.
I highly recommend this to anyone who wants a witchy queer book. I especially recommend this to older fans of The Witch Boy by Molly Ostertag.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Confinement, Death of parent, and Kidnapping
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