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Living with Viola by Rosena Fung
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-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
4.5
I received a gifted copy of Living with Viola from Annick Press in exchange for an honest review.
Living with Viola by Rosena Fung is a graphic novel about a young girl, Livy who is starting at a new school. This is not the easiest experience for Livy as she feels the presence of her anxiety come to life, personified as an existence called Viola who is constantly belittling her and bringing her down. Livy finds that she is able to keep Viola at bay with her passion for drawing and the love of food that comes to life in her family home. But as things at school and home get messier, Livy finds it harder and harder to short down Viola’s voice. As others around Livy also begin to see the change in Livy, it is ultimately up to Livy to advocate for herself.
This was such an amazingly heartbreaking yet uplifting story to read. I really felt empathy for Livy and could truly feel the presence of Viola. This is sure to be a story that connects with readers as all individuals feel anxiety in one form or another. It is a story that will resonate with readers and also comfort many readers.
Living with Viola by Rosena Fung is a graphic novel about a young girl, Livy who is starting at a new school. This is not the easiest experience for Livy as she feels the presence of her anxiety come to life, personified as an existence called Viola who is constantly belittling her and bringing her down. Livy finds that she is able to keep Viola at bay with her passion for drawing and the love of food that comes to life in her family home. But as things at school and home get messier, Livy finds it harder and harder to short down Viola’s voice. As others around Livy also begin to see the change in Livy, it is ultimately up to Livy to advocate for herself.
This was such an amazingly heartbreaking yet uplifting story to read. I really felt empathy for Livy and could truly feel the presence of Viola. This is sure to be a story that connects with readers as all individuals feel anxiety in one form or another. It is a story that will resonate with readers and also comfort many readers.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Mental illness