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fourfootedbeasts's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief
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
rawrsoobin's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Grief and 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
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
bookstagramrepresent's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
This is such a beautiful story about grief, loss, and the feelings that we sometimes keep buried inside us. The damage it can do when we ignore them and how it helps to share those feelings so they don’t explode outward causing harm. I really love how they are shown as normal and a part of us .
CW // death of a parent
CW // death of a parent
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent
morganperks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Grief, and Death of parent