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tigger89's review
adventurous
emotional
reflective
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? No
4.0
This was an adorable graphic novel with a cute sapphic side plot. The plot is very simple, with not much more to it than what's in the summary, but I'm glad it wasn't padded with filler. This way the story was short and sweet, taking just as long as it needed and no longer. The character interactions were really the star of the show, here.
While anyone can appreciate the love story, I feel the themes of being fundamentally misunderstood by family will resonate strongest with a queer audience. I wouldn't go so far as to say that the magic in this story was a metaphor for anything, but Orla's struggle certainly had parallels.
While anyone can appreciate the love story, I feel the themes of being fundamentally misunderstood by family will resonate strongest with a queer audience. I wouldn't go so far as to say that the magic in this story was a metaphor for anything, but Orla's struggle certainly had parallels.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
serendipity421's review
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Body horror, and Child abuse
tangleroot_eli's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Sas Milledge packs a lot of punch into these 5 short issues. Sweet on the surface but with some interesting thoughts on obligation and mutuality lurking just below. A fast and worthwhile read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Child abuse and Confinement
Minor: Death of parent
drtx_bwt's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Death
Moderate: Terminal illness
sunnydale's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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
4.5
I love the art for this book!! dynamic lines, muted colors, and enough detail to be alluring without becoming overwhelming. It perfectly complemented the tone of the story—which I also loved. The plot is straightforward, allowing room for the characters to gradually reveal their shifting emotions and beliefs. I'm glad I own this book so that I can revisit it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Terminal illness, Cursing, and Child abuse
indeedithappens's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Chronic illness, and Death of parent
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