vj_thompson's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This was so cute. I loved the duel story and worlds. The more serious topics discussed was done very well. The art is GORGEOUS!! Some of the scenes are phone wallpaper worthy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Bullying, Excrement, and Death
Moderate: Child death, Abandonment, Bullying, and Gaslighting
Minor: Alcohol, Child death, Suicidal thoughts, and Alcoholism
glitterdeww's review
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
4.0
Bittersweet Sheets. ❤️ Absolutely what I needed to read on a crisp fall day. The art style is beautiful, with characters lovingly rendered. (Even the sleazy Mr. Saubertuck and his most punchable face.) Revealing a grief that is quiet and thoughtful, Sheets feels like a long, steadying breath, taken in earnest before deciding to continue.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Child death
Moderate: Bullying
booksandteatime's review
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, and Death of parent
emilywemily6's review
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was a cute palette cleanser! I loved the artistic style/colors. I also found the premise unique, between the laundromat and the land of ghosts coinciding in the story. There were some dark themes glanced upon and yet lots of lighthearted moments. The ending wrapped up too quickly but was so heartfelt. I also found that the businessman trying to sabotage the laundromat distracted from some of the deeper themes touched on in the book. Overall, an enjoyable quick read unlike anything I’ve read before.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gaslighting, Grief, Child death, and Death of parent
shaunashares's review
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death of parent, and Bullying
emikateb's review
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Bullying, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Child death and Classism
Minor: Alcoholism
rhiannon814r's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Child death, Grief, and Bullying
Moderate: Abandonment, Alcoholism, and Classism
rhiannon814r's review
dark
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Death, and Bullying
Moderate: Child death, Death of parent, and Alcoholism
ruthhelizabeth's review
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
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? No
3.5
This has been on my to read list for a few years now, so I was really happy to get a free copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Marjorie is not having the easiest time, even compared to other 13 year old girls. Her mum has passed away and ever since her dad has been like a ghost, floating around their home and family laundromat and barely speaking, leaving Majorie to handle running the business, looking after them all and somehow staying on top of school work. A local ghoul of another type in the shape of a man is hovering, forcing his hostile plans to open a spa in the building Majorie and her family call home by any means necessary.
Meanwhile, another more literal ghost is trying to grapple with the afterlife.
I really enjoyed this book. It handled grief and mental health incredibly well, and the artwork is beautiful. I feel it would be a wonderful addition to any middle school or high school library, and would really enrich the lives of anyone who read it, particularly as an age appropriate tool to start conversations and spark empathy.
As an adult I also really enjoyed reading and will be on the look out for other books by the same author.
Marjorie is not having the easiest time, even compared to other 13 year old girls. Her mum has passed away and ever since her dad has been like a ghost, floating around their home and family laundromat and barely speaking, leaving Majorie to handle running the business, looking after them all and somehow staying on top of school work. A local ghoul of another type in the shape of a man is hovering, forcing his hostile plans to open a spa in the building Majorie and her family call home by any means necessary.
Meanwhile, another more literal ghost is trying to grapple with the afterlife.
I really enjoyed this book. It handled grief and mental health incredibly well, and the artwork is beautiful. I feel it would be a wonderful addition to any middle school or high school library, and would really enrich the lives of anyone who read it, particularly as an age appropriate tool to start conversations and spark empathy.
As an adult I also really enjoyed reading and will be on the look out for other books by the same author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death of parent, Child death, Death, Gaslighting, and Mental illness
nerdysread's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.0
I really need to read blurbs before starting a book. Because i thought it was a funny book.
Anyway, I got an arc from NetGalley and I loved this book. This is a beautiful story with an emotional side. The characters are great and even if it’s short, it made me tear up. Can’t wait to read vol. 2
Anyway, I got an arc from NetGalley and I loved this book. This is a beautiful story with an emotional side. The characters are great and even if it’s short, it made me tear up. Can’t wait to read vol. 2
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Child death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Alcohol