A review by bites_of_books
Shadow Life by Hiromi Goto

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense 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? No

4.5

We need more stories featuring elderly women! In this one we follow an older woman who has been sent to live in a home but she'd much rather continue being independent. The discussions around agency, responsibility by the next generation on their parents, and death, are all explored here. 

It is a quick read with great art and a really impactful storyline. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants a graphic novel that features an older woman and has a tough of magic within as well.