Reviews

Afar by Kit Seaton, Leila del Duca

dangermom's review

4.0

3.5 stars, ambitious writing and art, but over all disjointed and rushed

antisocial_auntie's review against another edition

4.0

Beautiful illustrations, decent story line, will look for more from this author

jadejuniiper's review against another edition

4.0

This was a 5 star until I realized it was a stand alone!!!
Beautiful, diverse, compelling, and absolutely addicting. However I felt my addiction ran dry far too soon. It HAS an ending, the ending isn't bad, but it feels so... unfinished? I hope that minds are changed and there is more, if so I'll revisit my tantrum and see if I cannot up it a star.

rdyourbookcase's review against another edition

1.0

This book had amazing art and a captivating story. It just wasn’t my style, though, and I quit reading it (and all of my DNF’s get 1 star, unfortunately.) I think other people will absolutely LOVE it, though.

saidtheraina's review

4.0

I loved the concept of this story - a sister and brother live in a world a twist off of our own, and she starts having dreams where she finds herself inside beings on other planets. I loved all of the other planets we get to visit.

I'm trying to remember why all of the professional reviews say this is a 9th grade and up title (it's been a few weeks since I read it). I'd like to booktalk it to middle schoolers, but like to use professional reviews to justify my age choices.

Seaton's illustrations are full-color and lovely. The creators of this one are rising stars, and I'm looking forward to reading more of their work!

stirlingluci's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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

3.25

sasha_in_a_box's review

4.0

This book is just cool as all heck. Transcendent artwork, fierce characters, tight plot, adventurous concept with strong payoff, and just coolness all around. It took me a while to understand what was happening, especially when the astral projection started, but patience and a little re-reading helped. It's short, so it's no big deal. I greatly enjoyed the uniqueness of this one and would come back for more from the authors.

leoonie_'s review

3.0

* 3,5 ⭐

kerrifilippazzo's review

1.0

Nope, wayyyyyyyy too confusing. Didn’t get far but the much I DID read, I had to go back and reread 3 times to figure out who was talking, which character was which, and so on. No thanks!

sadscorpxo's review

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious reflective medium-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? It's complicated

4.5