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A review by chelseayedinak
Grace Needs Space! by Benjamin A. Wilgus
5.0
* I received an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review *
This book was so sweet and wholesome and unexpectedly emotional, I loved it! The story itself is fairly simple, but this is a graphic novel that truly benefits from having the art and story intertwined. Being able to see Grace's emotions as she travels through space made this a really good read. The basics of the story are that a 12-year-old girl who lives on a space station with her "boring" mom gets to go on a vacation with her "exciting" mom and realizes those distinctions maybe aren't true or fair. The story handles what it's like being a child of divorce while also being a beautifully-drawn space adventure. I think younger and older readers can both enjoy the art and the relatable depiction of childhood, although they may understand the story through different lenses. Overall, I'm really glad I picked this one up and was able to read it!
This book was so sweet and wholesome and unexpectedly emotional, I loved it! The story itself is fairly simple, but this is a graphic novel that truly benefits from having the art and story intertwined. Being able to see Grace's emotions as she travels through space made this a really good read. The basics of the story are that a 12-year-old girl who lives on a space station with her "boring" mom gets to go on a vacation with her "exciting" mom and realizes those distinctions maybe aren't true or fair. The story handles what it's like being a child of divorce while also being a beautifully-drawn space adventure. I think younger and older readers can both enjoy the art and the relatable depiction of childhood, although they may understand the story through different lenses. Overall, I'm really glad I picked this one up and was able to read it!