A review by lattelibrarian
Mothballs by Sole Otero

emotional reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

As a family drama, this graphic novel makes for an introspective slice of life. Rocio moves into the house her grandmother left her and begins wondering whether her ghost still inhabits it. She struggles with her friendships and her relationship with her mother, which gets her thinking of her grandmother's life as an immigrant and all that she endured: is it possible that they're the same? Does family misery skip generations?

I loved the art style and how color was used in this graphic novel. Definitely a good read.
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