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cozyreader9752's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Death of parent
chris_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent
Minor: Bullying
btwnprintedpgs's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Minor: Bullying
lucy12345's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief
Moderate: Death of parent
emily_mh's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
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
3.5
This graphic novel had a seriously GORGEOUS art style, one of the prettiest I’ve ever read. The panel composition was also spot on. In terms of plot/character, it was really therapeutic watching Willow learn how to manage her emotions.
There were three things I didn’t like that bumped down my rating. The first is that this book is aimed at kids, though the way emotions are depicted for most of the book is a little abstract, so I think a MG audience would be more suitable. Secondly, I didn’t like the impression it gave that some emotions are good and some are bad. Finally, the composition and narrative did come to be a little repetitive.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Bullying and Death of parent
Minor: Ableism, Death, Physical abuse, and Violence
lilybear3's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
I love the way this book talks about angry and sad emotions. It's a very sweet story and I instantly loved the characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Minor: Death of parent
just_klaudia's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Grief
Moderate: Death of parent
zombiezami's review
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Grief
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Car accident
ollie_again's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A beautiful little book about dealing (and not dealing) with difficult emotions. Whimsical and cute.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Grief, and Death of parent
clarabooksit's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
5.0
This middle grade graphic novel about a young girl dealing with the loss of a parent, understanding friendship, bullying and big emotions is absolutely stellar.
I loved the cute art and moving story, but it’s truly Nguyen’s sensitive and compassionate handling of grief and navigating volatile emotions that make this a must-read for all ages. I adored the complexity of the friendship between Willow and Pilu, the mental health representation, the nature analogies, especially the mushrooms, and Willow’s growth throughout the story. I can’t recommend it enough.
I loved the cute art and moving story, but it’s truly Nguyen’s sensitive and compassionate handling of grief and navigating volatile emotions that make this a must-read for all ages. I adored the complexity of the friendship between Willow and Pilu, the mental health representation, the nature analogies, especially the mushrooms, and Willow’s growth throughout the story. I can’t recommend it enough.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Grief, and Death of parent