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4.2 AVERAGE
4.2 AVERAGE
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
A fabulous graphic novel for kids illustrating the importance of ocean conservation and coral reef damage while still being a mystical and fun read. I love O'Neill's art style, and her aquacorns are just as adorable as her tea dragons. :) There's also moments where the MC is processing through her grief for her mom, and those added to the overall heart-tugging nature of the book. Overall, a pretty solid pick that I'd recommend to kiddos and adult-ocean-lovers alike!
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
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
This sweet, saltwatery seaside fantasy for middle grades is yet another reason I love K O’Neill. Their gentle, emotionally validating, and powerfully messaged graphic novels are what this world needs. Aquicorn Cove is very much about environmental responsibility, community action, grief, and mutual care. I think in structure it’s probably their weakest but the uniqueness, beauty, representation all make this a more than worthwhile read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Grief, Death of parent
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
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:
No
** A copy of Aquicorn Cove was provided by the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review **
Katie O'Neill has quickly become one of my favourite artists. Her panels are gorgeous and Aquicorn Cove does not disappoint. It has so many things to love: mythical creatures, love, family and environmentalism. What I loved most was getting to know Lana and how O'Neill dealt with her grief and loss.
Overall, it's a fun yet thought provoking book that kids will enjoy. Along with Tea Dragon Society, this is another book of O'Neill's that I will recommend to my little cousins.
Katie O'Neill has quickly become one of my favourite artists. Her panels are gorgeous and Aquicorn Cove does not disappoint. It has so many things to love: mythical creatures, love, family and environmentalism. What I loved most was getting to know Lana and how O'Neill dealt with her grief and loss.
Overall, it's a fun yet thought provoking book that kids will enjoy. Along with Tea Dragon Society, this is another book of O'Neill's that I will recommend to my little cousins.
emotional
informative
inspiring
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
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
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:
No
informative
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
This story was pretty good! It felt slow in the beginning but it picked up in the middle! I can see the author's heart in the story, but it was sort of a boring story. I liked how the artist was addressing serious real world issues like the destruction of coral reefs because of humans and the weight of grief over a parent's death being a struggle for the left behind child. The coral reef issue was prominent, but the grief theme could have had a stronger arc. I wanted way more from this story, is what it comes down to. The art is beautiful, as usual. I wish I could mix and blend colors like she does!!
Overall, I recommend because of the art and simple story for young readers.
Overall, I recommend because of the art and simple story for young readers.