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A review by acornsbooksandcoffee
Pardalita by Joana Estrela
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Pardalita is sweet, slice-of-life coming of age graphic novel that follows Raquel, a 17 year old girl from a small town in Portugal as she navigates her final year of school, contemplates her future, and develops a crush on a girl from school. That last year of school is a big time of change for anyone, and Raquel has to deal with her mom becoming her own person following her separation from her dad, contemplating adulthood, and navigating relationships with her friends even as their interests seem to be diverging. Overall, this was a really cute read, and I loved where it left off.
The art lends itself really well to the tone of the story and that feeling of transition that you get throughout. I walked away with a nice, warm, cozy feeling.
The art lends itself really well to the tone of the story and that feeling of transition that you get throughout. I walked away with a nice, warm, cozy feeling.