swordjas's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Classism
Moderate: Violence, Sexism, and Misogyny
Minor: Transphobia, War, and Abandonment
whatisjordyreading's review
a quick, easy read. colouring & drawings are lovely.
but there's something odd to me (a Black person) about a white person drawing predominantly Black/brown-skinned characters, one of which wears a bonnet to bed??? like, yes, the character could, but also??? it feels weird-- a white person getting money for their book by drawing parts of the Black experience. no Black people were paid for sharing their experiences as Black folk to serve as material for the author/their book.
but there's something odd to me (a Black person) about a white person drawing predominantly Black/brown-skinned characters, one of which wears a bonnet to bed??? like, yes, the character could, but also??? it feels weird-- a white person getting money for their book by drawing parts of the Black experience. no Black people were paid for sharing their experiences as Black folk to serve as material for the author/their book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Blood
Moderate: Death
shector1's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
rabidkermit's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
i had only read hsthete online before this so it was a treat to see it and others compiled in physical form!
i hope the money from this book helps melanie gillman's poor wrist.
i hope the money from this book helps melanie gillman's poor wrist.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Sexism and Blood
Minor: Transphobia and Homophobia
betweentheshelves's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This is a series of short fairy tale comics focused on queer women, and it's great! A pretty quick read, but I liked the way that Gillman played with the traditiona fairy tale narrative. Some of these have potential to be expanded into full stories later on, I think!
I also enjoyed the aesthetic of the art. The colored pencils for the illustrations are so colorful and it really helps in bringing the stories to life.
I also enjoyed the aesthetic of the art. The colored pencils for the illustrations are so colorful and it really helps in bringing the stories to life.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Death and Violence
Minor: Abandonment and Blood
ezwolf's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
5.0
This is a fantastically illustrated collection of queer retellings of classic stories. The art style gives it a whimsical and wholesome feel that only adds to the quality of the stories.
I loved that even though the stories were now being told through a queer lens, they weren't inherently romantic, but instead just gave the stories a queer main character. Almost all of them had me tearing up from some kind of emotion and I would love to read more of these if they were ever created!
Thank you to NetGalley for making this available in exchange for an honest review!
I loved that even though the stories were now being told through a queer lens, they weren't inherently romantic, but instead just gave the stories a queer main character. Almost all of them had me tearing up from some kind of emotion and I would love to read more of these if they were ever created!
Thank you to NetGalley for making this available in exchange for an honest review!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Violence and Death
Minor: Abandonment and Blood
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