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ceruleanseas's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Kidnapping, Fatphobia, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Confinement, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, and Stalking
jehansen127's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming and Kidnapping
Moderate: Violence, Death of parent, Death, and Confinement
mxrumphius's review against another edition
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming and Fatphobia
Moderate: Sexism, Grief, Emotional abuse, Child death, and Kidnapping
Minor: Eating disorder, Death of parent, Death, Confinement, and Murder
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Thanks to First Second and NetGalley for an advanced copy of Plain Jane and the Mermaid by Vera Brosgol to review! If you’re into reimagined fairy tales, this will definitely be the graphic novel for you. Especially if the outcome you’re looking for is confidence and independence!
Right from the start, I always know I’m going to love Vera Brosgol’s art style. It’s so engaging, and works so well for this fairy tale format. Especially for all of the underwater scenes. A lot of the mermaid elements will be familiar to readers, and the reveal of their true intentions won’t be a shock to those who know mermaid mythology. The story is still engaging despite that, though!
The other thing I loved about this was Jane’s entire story arc. She goes from someone who was constantly told that she wasn’t enough to having the confidence to live the life she wants to. She also realizes that she doesn’t need the acceptance of other people in order to have that confidence. Such a great storyline for middle grade readers!
If you love mermaids, fairy tales, and just overall great stories, definitely check out this graphic novel when it comes out in May!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming
adeleon's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
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
4.5
Thanks to NetGalley for a digital ARC!
Follow Jane as she navigates a world so different but similar to ours. After her parents unexpected death, Jane must find someone to marry quickly in order to keep her home. But with her plain looks, it's a near impossible task. As she travels far beneath the sea to rescue her prince charming, she finds her worth along the way.
Beautifully illustrated, and a very sweet, charming, and beautiful book on how being apart from the beauty norm doesn't make you less worthy. I loved every second of it.
Follow Jane as she navigates a world so different but similar to ours. After her parents unexpected death, Jane must find someone to marry quickly in order to keep her home. But with her plain looks, it's a near impossible task. As she travels far beneath the sea to rescue her prince charming, she finds her worth along the way.
Beautifully illustrated, and a very sweet, charming, and beautiful book on how being apart from the beauty norm doesn't make you less worthy. I loved every second of it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming
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