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A review by spinesinaline
Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
This was a very sweet graphic novel. I really enjoyed all the relationships in it, both those among family and this budding romance. It moves quickly in this format but it felt like a nice slice of life and a pleasant town to wander into, even though they do have to tackle difficult enemies and family drama.
All that said, from the title and this cover, I was expecting more baking! I didn’t even see the cover image in the actual story, the most these characters do is cook together but I didn’t find any baking. There is one mention of mooncakes for a family dinner but I didn’t actually see illustrations of them, just the textual mention. So it was a little disappointing that this wasn’t featured more but still an enjoyable story.
All that said, from the title and this cover, I was expecting more baking! I didn’t even see the cover image in the actual story, the most these characters do is cook together but I didn’t find any baking. There is one mention of mooncakes for a family dinner but I didn’t actually see illustrations of them, just the textual mention. So it was a little disappointing that this wasn’t featured more but still an enjoyable story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement and Kidnapping
Moderate: Death of parent and Violence