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A review by beccabookshelf
Delicates by Brenna Thummler
5.0
‘Humans are delicate too. The teeniest mistake can ruin them, even if you do everything else right.’
In this follow up to Sheets, we see how Marjorie and Wendell’s life/afterlife has developed after getting the wretched Mr. Saubertuck out of their town. Marjorie has been welcomed (sort of) into the cool kids group, though stays silent for the most part as Tessi bullies Eliza, our newest character to the series. Eldest daughter of one of my favourite characters in Book #1, Mr Duncan, Eliza is a photography loving loner who is on the hunt for the perfect ghost photo.
This book was quite a bit darker and more mature than its predecessor, focusing on themes of bullying, mental illness, and suicidal thoughts. I personally loved the shift and was absolutely captivated by both the books literary and visual elements. The way Thummler has swapped between perspectives was great and I felt we got a good amount of each character, though I’m hoping we get more of Wendell’s POV in the third instalment. The colour palette of this graphic novel was astounding just like the first, and I was obsessed with how the dark room scenes were coloured.
My biggest issue with Sheets was the pacing, and that was the main thing stopping it from reaching 5 stars for me. However that problem was non-existent in Delicates. I truly loved this, and am so attached to these characters. I cannot wait for Lights to be published.
AGE: 13+
GENRE: Young Adult Fiction, Teen Fiction, Death, Grief, Paranormal, Humor
DETAILS: 320 Pages, Graphic Novel
I received this as an eBook through NetGalley in return for an honest review.
In this follow up to Sheets, we see how Marjorie and Wendell’s life/afterlife has developed after getting the wretched Mr. Saubertuck out of their town. Marjorie has been welcomed (sort of) into the cool kids group, though stays silent for the most part as Tessi bullies Eliza, our newest character to the series. Eldest daughter of one of my favourite characters in Book #1, Mr Duncan, Eliza is a photography loving loner who is on the hunt for the perfect ghost photo.
This book was quite a bit darker and more mature than its predecessor, focusing on themes of bullying, mental illness, and suicidal thoughts. I personally loved the shift and was absolutely captivated by both the books literary and visual elements. The way Thummler has swapped between perspectives was great and I felt we got a good amount of each character, though I’m hoping we get more of Wendell’s POV in the third instalment. The colour palette of this graphic novel was astounding just like the first, and I was obsessed with how the dark room scenes were coloured.
My biggest issue with Sheets was the pacing, and that was the main thing stopping it from reaching 5 stars for me. However that problem was non-existent in Delicates. I truly loved this, and am so attached to these characters. I cannot wait for Lights to be published.
AGE: 13+
GENRE: Young Adult Fiction, Teen Fiction, Death, Grief, Paranormal, Humor
DETAILS: 320 Pages, Graphic Novel
I received this as an eBook through NetGalley in return for an honest review.