Reviews

La fille de la mer by Molly Knox Ostertag

bloodyroadtojoy's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

This was such an enjoyable read. It was a very sweet, heartfelt and a bit heartbreaking sapphic coming-of-age story. Very fairytale-like especially with the selkie mythology intertwined in it. The art style is so colorful and I lovedd that the characters wear different clothes, very totally spies.

Loved it.

But all your plans. I'll ruin them, you know I will.
Then they were the wrong plans.

 

lostinfictionaluniverse's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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? Yes

5.0

This was such a cute and adorable sapphic story. I loved it so much. I wish it was longer tho. 😊

oz617's review against another edition

5.0

Adorably drawn with a good message of environmentalism. One of the better modern takes on selkies, with links to parts of the myth I don’t often see represented in retellings.

willgilmore_87's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Outing

jordangender's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

4.0

ajanczak's review against another edition

adventurous relaxing medium-paced

2.5

meganeorcx's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

ILY queer graphic novels. So cute! The character designs were so nice, especially with the fashion aspect (loved that final dress!). The baby sapphic experience was written so well and the story balanced heavy and lighthearted really well. Really liked this one! 

sazzie312's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

nora_jansson's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

folkofthebook's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted 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? It's complicated

5.0

a really delightful, sweet, and heartfelt coming of age YA queer story with a touch of environmentalism.

i didn't realize prior to reading this that it's a selkie story (i thought mermaid), which was really fun! i thought the art was adorable esp with the seals and the outfits the girls wear. comics with marine life will always be my fav 🩵

i thought the characters and story were well done in comic standalone and i found myself very moved by it. instant fav for sure!

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Content Warnings

Minor: Outing