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A review by cobwebshelves
Taproot by Keezy Young
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
"There's nothing evil about death, ghostie. But it's a balance. You can't force life without taking it from somewhere."
Hamal passes his days working at a flower shop and talking to the ghosts that only he seems to be able to see. He's a necromancer—but he doesn't know it.
Blue has been dead for a year. He used to wander around aimlessly, observing the living, until he came across Hamal—the only person who's been able to see him since he passed away. As time passes, he develops feelings for Hamal, though he knows that as a ghost, he can't give him anything—Blue can't even touch him.
This graphic novel filled the void in my soul that Pushing Daisies left years ago. Young's art style is so charming – from the colour palette to the stark contrast between the real world and the Reaper's forest. It's a beautiful visualisation of the threshold between life and death. The story itself was short, sweet, and hopeful – a perfect creepy-cozy read to return to on a gloomy day.
Thanks to Oni Press and NetGalley for the access.
Hamal passes his days working at a flower shop and talking to the ghosts that only he seems to be able to see. He's a necromancer—but he doesn't know it.
Blue has been dead for a year. He used to wander around aimlessly, observing the living, until he came across Hamal—the only person who's been able to see him since he passed away. As time passes, he develops feelings for Hamal, though he knows that as a ghost, he can't give him anything—Blue can't even touch him.
This graphic novel filled the void in my soul that Pushing Daisies left years ago. Young's art style is so charming – from the colour palette to the stark contrast between the real world and the Reaper's forest. It's a beautiful visualisation of the threshold between life and death. The story itself was short, sweet, and hopeful – a perfect creepy-cozy read to return to on a gloomy day.
Thanks to Oni Press and NetGalley for the access.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Child death