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roky_don's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
relaxing
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
jess_mango's review against another edition
4.0
Sweet middle grade graphic novel about a girl, Snapdragon, who strikes up a friendship with the town "witch". Snapdragon learns that the town witch is a nice old woman named Jacks who cares for animals and sells skeletons from roadkill. This inspires an interest in animals in Snapdragon and Jacks agrees to let Snapdragon be her helper. The overall message is a good one for kids and adults a like: be yourself.
htoo's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. The story overall has a nice pace to it. The characters were well developed along with the world building. I just wished we could have gotten a plot with more stakes in it. This book feels like it is the first book (origin story) in a series.
eden_in_verse's review against another edition
5.0
I love this book like my soul needed it. This is literally one of the best books I’ve ever read. Woah. I mean… what?! PLEASE I’d do anything to read this again for the first time! Um first of all, the kids talk about gender and it’s so casual but also shows the weight of it in a way that’s so comforting. Also, I literally cried at the flashback of Jacks racing. I mean if you know you know. I wish I knew what to say to convince you to go pick this up now! I love everything about this and I wish I got this same feeling from every book I read. Also, I read this in one sitting and I was not putting it down. I am not lying when I say I feel stupid for giving any other books 5 stars… like none of those compare to this, NOT EVEN CLOSE! READ IMMEDIATELY!!
sherny's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
This book is so good I cried happy tears. I love all the characters in this book so much! Even though it’s short, I feel like I know them all so well! Fantastic lgbt representation (more on that later). The pacing, plot, and development of this book is so masterful, it should be a screenplay. I read this from the library, and loved it so much I plan to own a copy just so I always have it!
The lgbt representation in this book is done well and in a way that we need to see more of. (Some character development spoilers ahead)There’s a trans character who discovers her identity and is loved and accepted by her friends and family. So many books want to show the challenges of being trans, which is important, but we need more books like this to show kids that you can be accepted and loved by your family. It also talks about the complexities of gender and the differences of gender and expression. We see the young trans girl, butch and femme lesbians, and our protagonist who’s not feminine, but still a girl. I was very happy to see this book in the children’s section of my library, and proud to live in a state where we value the importance of showing kids happy healthy queer and trans people.
The lgbt representation in this book is done well and in a way that we need to see more of. (Some character development spoilers ahead)
Some additional wonderful things:
- Elderly characters who are still growing and learning
- Kids excited about science
- Women doing traditionally masculine jobs
- A single mom doing her best
- Mysterious circumstances that are somewhat predictable but revealed in a fun way
- Cute animals
A somewhat accurate (with fantasy exaggeration) portrayal of witchcraft.
Content Warnings
Minor: Toxic relationship, Deadnaming, Bullying, and Animal death
No on screen animal death. Lots of animal skeletons but no gore at all. Toxic relationship is in the past but comes up.lacyslibrary's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
5.0
birdyinthewild's review against another edition
4.0
Dear YA Graphic Novels,
I am so glad I found you, even if it was a couple decades too late. I don’t believe it is ever too late, and I love picking up these gems as a quick dopamine read.
Snapdragon was adorable and quirky. The art was perfect for the story.
I am so glad I found you, even if it was a couple decades too late. I don’t believe it is ever too late, and I love picking up these gems as a quick dopamine read.
Snapdragon was adorable and quirky. The art was perfect for the story.
greenleafbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you queer comic book store for the great read.