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sweetbean's review against another edition
- 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
Minor: Child abuse, Transphobia, and Homophobia
ednam0dewannabe's review against another edition
- 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
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
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.0
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.
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Animal cruelty and Death of parent
rtaire's review against another edition
- 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
Minor: Child abuse and Injury/Injury detail
lucystolethesky's review against another edition
- 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
Minor: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Grief, and Death of parent
kaknbabe's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Child abuse
missprint's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Child abuse
penofpossibilities's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Minor: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, and Violence
spiritedfaraway's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
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!
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Violence, and Grief
Minor: Death and Grief
There is also parental abuse.