Reviews

Unfamiliar by Haley Newsome

ajewel4books's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

5.0

ginameix's review against another edition

funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

wilhelmina_reads's review against another edition

4.0

Sooo cute like actually just non-stop cuteness and fun. I've always enjoyed Haley's style and YouTube videos so no surprise I enjoyed this! Fantastic character design as to be expected. If Sun and Babs don't end up as sapphics I'm going to absolutely lose my marbles. 

usernameinvalid's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious 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

4.5

pandaintheshelves's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

5.0

Short, sweet and cute. I loved the drawing style. And the characters are just adorable! 

woolfinbooks's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death, Murder, and Child death

korereads's review

This was just NOT for me. 

hsteel's review

hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

sirensaria's review against another edition

4.0

I really enjoyed this graphic novel. It was definitely a quick read, but it was really fun and cute. The characters really grew on me. It was a bit harebrained at times, and it jumped around a bit, but it was still good. The only downside was that it was short. Definitely can't wait for the next one, though!

allisonwonderlandreads's review

adventurous lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.0

Unfamiliar is a comic with cute, spooky, witchy art. It relies on awkward moments and the power of friendship to give us a quirky, memorable story that's also quite funny at times. The characters literally show their thoughts and feelings in their eyes, which is both adorable and also shows what a mess they all are (same).

The story starts with Planchette and Pinyon, two useless (or so they think) witches teaming up for an exorcism. Planchette's a kitchen witch, and Pinyon's the dud in a long line of illustrious witches. Planchette's new house is haunted, which explains why she was able to get it at a steep discount. Only ghostly therapy can help the spirits move on. Or possibly a new hair ribbon.

Our other two main characters give off major sapphic vibes. Babs is half siren and desperate to just exist without admirers fawning over her. Maybe Sun, who knows how to be off-putting and aloof, can help her dream come true. But it turns out Sun was cursed and is saving up an exorbitant amount of money for the local witch doctor to fix her. Maybe the two can help each other get what they need.

I had such a good time reading this story and want to see what happens next. Thanks to Andrews McMeel Publishing for my copy to read and review!