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sweetbean's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Transphobia, and Homophobia
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
rtaire's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Normally, I think that anyone can read books targeted at any age group, but I actually felt too old for this book. It's light and fluffy with some much-needed representation for nonbinary and hard-of-hearing folks, but the story structure really bothered me. Nothing is set up or foreshadowed, so nothing feels like a payoff. Convenient solutions happen throughout the story, with new information being introduced to make those solutions suddenly possible. In this way, the narrative was too juvenile for me, the work of novice writers. But this is a very personal problem; many other people find Mooncakes to be delightful and charming and a beautiful queer romance.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse and Injury/Injury detail
lucystolethesky's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Grief, and Death of parent
kaknbabe's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse
missprint's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
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? No
5.0
Cute, sweet, fun magic, great LGBTQ+ and disability representation. I'm not generally a big graphic novel fan, but enjoyed reading this.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Child abuse
penofpossibilities's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
My only complaint is that it isn't longer. I wanted the middle part of the plot to be more drawn out and detailed, would have loved more world building and just time with the characters, because I loved them so much. The drawing style was gorgeous as well, and I liked the dynamics between the main characters. There was so much easy love, and it made my heart full.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, and Violence
spiritedfaraway's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
I LOVED THIS!
Mooncakes follows Nova, who’s a witch, and Tam, who’s a werewolf, as these two childhood friends reconnect.
Tam is on the run and doesn’t know what to do when Nova stumbles across them fighting a horse demon in the woods.
From there Nova and Nova’s badass grandmas* give Tam a place to stay and be themselves as they all try to figure out what’s going on.
This graphic novel is, overall, a story of never forgotten feelings, magic, self-discovery, and family ties.
Definitely give this a try if you need a pick me up!
*also I need a prequel or sequel focusing on the grandmas asap because they are amazing and I need more of them!
Mooncakes follows Nova, who’s a witch, and Tam, who’s a werewolf, as these two childhood friends reconnect.
Tam is on the run and doesn’t know what to do when Nova stumbles across them fighting a horse demon in the woods.
From there Nova and Nova’s badass grandmas* give Tam a place to stay and be themselves as they all try to figure out what’s going on.
This graphic novel is, overall, a story of never forgotten feelings, magic, self-discovery, and family ties.
Definitely give this a try if you need a pick me up!
*also I need a prequel or sequel focusing on the grandmas asap because they are amazing and I need more of them!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Violence, and Grief
Minor: Death and Grief
There is also parental abuse.
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