ljrinaldi's review
3.0
This was a cute story, set in a parallel universe where witches are part of the population and everyone celebrates Saturnalia instead of Christmas, but the movies and other pop culture is the same. It is a little confusing, but you get used to it. There is air travel by plane or by flying ship. And your famliars talk to you.
And in the middle of this is 20-something Rory, who thought she had her life planned out, but life had other ideas in mind.
There is humor, and play on words, and heart break, and all the usual stuff that happens to 20-something when they go out into the world.
It is a quick read, but not something I would want to reread.
And in the middle of this is 20-something Rory, who thought she had her life planned out, but life had other ideas in mind.
There is humor, and play on words, and heart break, and all the usual stuff that happens to 20-something when they go out into the world.
It is a quick read, but not something I would want to reread.
samiamstew's review
4.0
Nice to read a graphic novel about older characters - Rory is navigated a failed relationship, strained family and friendship dynamics, and being unsure about future career directions. I liked the limited color palette, but most of all I liked the world, a place where magical beings just exist, and go to school for witchcraft related things or hang out at the mall. I would be interested in more about this world, not even specifically the characters. I was not terribly invested in them but the plot was interesting enough to keep me engaged.
the_maxtasy's review
2.0
This book was genuinely OK. There were elements that I enjoyed, including the well fleshed out magic system & society as well as the beautiful limited color palette, and there were elements I did not, which outweigh those that I did. All of the characters were annoying in some way, with both Rory & Ang handling their problems worse than feudal 2-year-olds, and the main love interest who is so forgettable that I can't remember his name comes across as extremely seedy. Rory especially seems to cry every two pages and overreacts in many situations that weren't necessary, a trait that doesn't come across as endearing, instead being annoying and certainly frustrating. I plot is rushed and I didn't connect to any of the characters in any way. The book would have done itself some good if it was split Into possibly three graphic novels, giving it a chance to properly flesh out the familial problems and friendships the protagonists are experiencing.
saskia_soetendaal's review
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
allyem_reads's review against another edition
3.0
Cute and quick. I liked the familiars the most, Rhonda and Archie were hilarious and it really made me want a hedgehog
sapphicfog's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
theybedax's review
2.0
While the art and the world were quite interesting, I found the main character Rory to be abysmally annoying. They tried to create a strong dichotomy between the two friends but it mostly showed how terribly absorbed people will make you question your value and just wear you down.