mellifer 's review for:

Alanna: A Graphic Novel Adaptation by Tamora Pierce

5.0

adventurous challenging hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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: Complicated

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I absolutely love this graphic novel. It is everything I hoped for and more! I love the art style and seeing Alanna and her friends, allies, and foes come to life on the page was so fun. I hope we get the whole series and more Tamora Pierce books in graphic novel format!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child death, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Grief, Alcohol, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, Pandemic/Epidemic

Minor: Racism, Xenophobia, Vomit, War

Most of the things I would list as minor in a traditional book; however, due to the nature of a graphic novel that literally shows images of things, I bumped some of them up to moderate. I do think the things I listed for content warnings were handled quite well and in ways that would be appropriate for a child. This book is so nostalgic for those of us older readers who grew up with Ms. Pierce’s books, but it would definitely be great for kids too!