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Lumberjanes: Unicorn Power!
by Mariko Tamaki
I received an egalley from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
It took me a bit to warm up to this, probably because I'm used to reading the monthlies of the comic. The comics are all ages and while they're fun and light while dealing with friendship, crushes, gender identity and the writing of the comics feel very different from the writing of the this novel.
And for anyone who might be wondering, this is a novel. There are illustrations (some of mine looked unfinished, but that's not unusual for galleys), but it is not a graphic novel. It is definitely written like a middle grade/kids fiction (as it should be since the comic's target audience is kids and middle schoolers).
It's familiar, typical Lumberjanes adventures and mayhem. A simple trip to earn a badge turns into finding unicorns turns into climbing a mountain not on any map April can find turn into... well, turns in a fantastic Lumberjanes adventure I can't spoil.
Readers don't have to be fans of the comics to start this. It will help if you are, but there's enough of an introduction to the girls and the camp that no prior knowledge is necessary. It's face-paced and sure to delight readers. Bonus points for major Molly & Mal feels.
Overall, it's a delightful, fast-paced, quick read good for anyone wanting an adventure store.
It took me a bit to warm up to this, probably because I'm used to reading the monthlies of the comic. The comics are all ages and while they're fun and light while dealing with friendship, crushes, gender identity and the writing of the comics feel very different from the writing of the this novel.
And for anyone who might be wondering, this is a novel. There are illustrations (some of mine looked unfinished, but that's not unusual for galleys), but it is not a graphic novel. It is definitely written like a middle grade/kids fiction (as it should be since the comic's target audience is kids and middle schoolers).
It's familiar, typical Lumberjanes adventures and mayhem. A simple trip to earn a badge turns into finding unicorns turns into climbing a mountain not on any map April can find turn into... well, turns in a fantastic Lumberjanes adventure I can't spoil.
Readers don't have to be fans of the comics to start this. It will help if you are, but there's enough of an introduction to the girls and the camp that no prior knowledge is necessary. It's face-paced and sure to delight readers. Bonus points for major Molly & Mal feels.
Overall, it's a delightful, fast-paced, quick read good for anyone wanting an adventure store.