A review by zephyrinerouseaux
The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel by Dan Santat

4.0

liberate the sea creatures!

The Aquanaut was a quick and fun read. Santat’s art and storytelling blended together seamlessly through a tale of found family, friendship, and remembering what’s important in the face of grief and capitalism.


Sophie’s need for a friend after her loss touched my heart, and when she finds it in the most unlikely of places, her uncle is reminded of the root of his mission founded by himself and his brother. Sea Creatures in Costume wasn’t on my 2022 bucket list of reads but I now believe it should be on everyone’s! When searching for likeness and family outside of the one you already have, the Aquanaut is soon reminded that they’ve always had each other’s backs, even in scary and dangerous situations.

With rich colors and a smooth read, The Aquanaut has become one of my favorite June reads.

Free the squids! Free the whales!