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4.26 AVERAGE
4.26 AVERAGE
li mais cedo esse ano e esqueci de colocar aqui. história divertida e não ambiciosa sobre traumas e duas namoradinhas muito fofas. AMO a arte da Lucie Bryon desde as tirinhas de animal crossing!!
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
lighthearted
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
No
funny
hopeful
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
"I don't know how to handle heavy stuff... So I just pretend everything is fine... As soon as stuff gets complicated, I feel like I'm drowning. And I don't listen to anyone. Not even myself."
tw: mentions of bullying
I am OBSESSED with the art style of this graphic novel
tw: mentions of bullying
I am OBSESSED with the art style of this graphic novel
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Lately, I’ve had a few “misses,” reading in the young adult space, and I was starting to wonder if I should take a break– could I somehow be “outgrowing,” young adult whilst mantaining my affection for children’s fiction? Thieves categorically proved that I wasn’t, and that YA could still blow me away.
Everything about this graphic novel is outstanding. The art style is unique and super charming. I love the character's expressiveness- not just in expression, but in every ounce of their body language- and the intricate environments that feel so truly lived-in, the cute and memorable character designs, the clever use of limited colour palettes to create atmosphere. Even Bryon’s panelling is creative and serves to support the story. I adored her use of water to symbolise panic and the warped line quality to signify a character’s drunkenness– it was all so beautifully done, and made for a very visceral, emotional read.
Not to be undone, Bryon’s writing is also fantastic. Thieves has natural dialogue that flows smoothly, and is by turns touching or funny: I’m not sure if she translated herself, but whoever did the translation did an absolutely stellar job. Thieves has wonderful pacing– this was a short story, and Bryon still manages to depict characters that are not only likeable, but also that feel nuanced and believable. I was seized by a brief worry early on in the narrative that Madeline, Ella’s love interest, might end up being a total cipher, but this worry was so laughably unsubstantiated I look back on it with some measure of guilt for not putting more trust in the author. The story is certainly more slice-of-life than high-stakes or soap-opera, but it still has some surprising turns and I was definitley never bored- indeed, I stayed up much later than intended, because for the first time in a long while, I was unwilling to put my book down to go to sleep.
Bryon explores themes of blossoming relationships, social pressure, and coming-of-age with empathy and kindness, and a much-needed dose of levity. Thieves is a beautiful encapsulation of teenage woes with an inherent queer sensibility, despite not being mired in or focused on homophobia, coming out, etc. I think it will be well-loved widely both by current teens and ex-teens, and I can’t wait to get my hands on a physical copy after its publication- I definitely want this on my shelf. I’d especially highly recommend it to fans of Alice Oseman and Tillie Walden.
Lately, I’ve had a few “misses,” reading in the young adult space, and I was starting to wonder if I should take a break– could I somehow be “outgrowing,” young adult whilst mantaining my affection for children’s fiction? Thieves categorically proved that I wasn’t, and that YA could still blow me away.
Everything about this graphic novel is outstanding. The art style is unique and super charming. I love the character's expressiveness- not just in expression, but in every ounce of their body language- and the intricate environments that feel so truly lived-in, the cute and memorable character designs, the clever use of limited colour palettes to create atmosphere. Even Bryon’s panelling is creative and serves to support the story. I adored her use of water to symbolise panic and the warped line quality to signify a character’s drunkenness– it was all so beautifully done, and made for a very visceral, emotional read.
Not to be undone, Bryon’s writing is also fantastic. Thieves has natural dialogue that flows smoothly, and is by turns touching or funny: I’m not sure if she translated herself, but whoever did the translation did an absolutely stellar job. Thieves has wonderful pacing– this was a short story, and Bryon still manages to depict characters that are not only likeable, but also that feel nuanced and believable. I was seized by a brief worry early on in the narrative that Madeline, Ella’s love interest, might end up being a total cipher, but this worry was so laughably unsubstantiated I look back on it with some measure of guilt for not putting more trust in the author. The story is certainly more slice-of-life than high-stakes or soap-opera, but it still has some surprising turns and I was definitley never bored- indeed, I stayed up much later than intended, because for the first time in a long while, I was unwilling to put my book down to go to sleep.
Bryon explores themes of blossoming relationships, social pressure, and coming-of-age with empathy and kindness, and a much-needed dose of levity. Thieves is a beautiful encapsulation of teenage woes with an inherent queer sensibility, despite not being mired in or focused on homophobia, coming out, etc. I think it will be well-loved widely both by current teens and ex-teens, and I can’t wait to get my hands on a physical copy after its publication- I definitely want this on my shelf. I’d especially highly recommend it to fans of Alice Oseman and Tillie Walden.
Une histoire mignonne et réaliste, et qui ne tourne pas autour du coming out ! Yes !
Si j'étais pas sûre sûre d'aimer le dessin au début, j'ai de suite aimé le caractère complètement extravagant de l'héroïne. C'est une belle histoire, amusante et touchante.
Si j'étais pas sûre sûre d'aimer le dessin au début, j'ai de suite aimé le caractère complètement extravagant de l'héroïne. C'est une belle histoire, amusante et touchante.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes