Reviews

Aerial Magic - Season I by Ari North

justmeandmybooks_'s review

5.0

This webcomic is very unfinished (I'm guessing we're maybe a third of the way through? But who knows tbh.) but ahhhhhh I love it so much! And I NEED the next update NOW. Wisteria is so awkward, and also the sweetest purest human being, Lachlan is adorable, Cecily is amazing, and Puppy is sarcastic and hilarious! I LOVE THEM ALL!

I do feel sort of weird saying I finished this though... But whatever, I'm desperate!

annadavis24's review

4.0

yet another book i read on webtoon and LOVED.

ellas_escapism's review

emotional hopeful lighthearted

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

timeladix's review

5.0

Warm and heartfelt, loving and cozy, that's all i need to say. The emotions in this are so real <3333

river77777's review

emotional relaxing slow-paced

2.0

lucyjunee's review

4.0

4.5!

Lachlan is my fave character :”)

Includes: disability rep, wlw relationships, black characters that don’t serve a purpose of pushing forward the white character’s story arc, some of the most beautiful art I’ve ever seen, discussions on: homesickness, family, self-esteem, relationships and goals as well as the most adorable cast of characters, including a sassy spirit called Puppy <3

Also: season one > season two

helfire124's review

adventurous hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

---

Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism

svftsapphic's review

hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

“That is the moment when I began to believe that I truly deserve to be here.”

As is the case with every single work by Ari North, the colour palette for this book is gorgeous. I’m genuinely in awe of it. The art style is also beautiful, all of Ari North’s characters have a certain charm to them which I love, it makes it so easy to differentiate her characters from others. 

I also need to mention the soundtrack since i’ve been listening to it on spotify a lot recently. It’s so amazing, and perfectly composed. The cozy magic vibes of it all, I just love it and I urge everyone to listen to it if you need a relaxing playlist.

I truly can’t pick a favourite character. All of them mean so much to me and I can see so much of myself within all of them. I also love that they all had their own way to communicating to Wisteria that they believed in her. From Killian implying that she would be staying for a long time, to Amal taking her out to show her that she can be successful despite her own thoughts telling her otherwise, to Cecily just being the most supportive Mother figure to Wisteria. 

I just really love the dynamic between all the characters, the fact that the people in the shop are starting to become Wisteria’s second family, her home away from home. Also i love Wisteria and her Father’s relationship, I did infact end up tearing up at some of their scenes.

goofy_gabrielle's review

adventurous challenging reflective 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? Yes

4.0

wardenred's review

hopeful inspiring lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

 

You're where you are right now because you reached out. And then you reached out again and again and again. It isn't luck that you found the right teacher; it's because you kept on reaching out and you refused to stop until you found someone who reached back.

I adore slice-of-life fantasy, and this webcomic is a perfect example of it. It's a story about a textblind witch who pursues an apprenticeship at a magic shop instead of going to university, and there's so much magic and warmth here. 

I loved how each character gained more depth every time they showed up on the page. Everyone who surrounds Wisteria, from her new teacher to her father (who mostly shows up in flashback and a long-distance conversation) to her crow familiar felt wonderfully well-developed.

What I loved almost more was the worldbuilding; the magic system based on the objects' memories and all the small details that brought the world to life, including a brief acknowledgment of time zones. And, of course, it was great to spend time in such a queernorm and otherwise inclusive world. I love fantasy settings that deal with disabilities by inventing ways magic can help with accessibility instead of simply providing magical insta-cures.

The artwork is absolutely gorgeous, and the way panels/pages flow into each other made me feel more like I was watching an animated movie than reading a comic. And there's beautiful music, too! :)