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
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
cady_sass's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Cute & sweet 👻💕
Currently in my graphic novel era and I’m not slowing down! This is a quick and wholesome read, the art is stunning but the story is just a bit one dimensional. Wish we would’ve dove a little deeper but I think the target audience is likely middle grade / YA
Currently in my graphic novel era and I’m not slowing down! This is a quick and wholesome read, the art is stunning but the story is just a bit one dimensional. Wish we would’ve dove a little deeper but I think the target audience is likely middle grade / YA
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Grief
nicolescottwv's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Bullying, Child death, Grief, and Death
Minor: Alcohol
librarymouse's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The illustration style of Sheets is gorgeous and expressive. The characters are expressive and illustrated with realistic proportions. The color scheme and setting tie into the colors of the main characters and make the the setting look inviting.
I really liked that there were adults and kids willing to stand up for and with Marjorie. The story had a really unique way of addressing grief and death.
I really liked that there were adults and kids willing to stand up for and with Marjorie. The story had a really unique way of addressing grief and death.
Spoiler
This book is written for an elementary to middle grade audience, so it makes sense that most of what Marjorie sees of her father's grief is is absence and his resignation to losing the laundromat. His alcohol abuse is referred to as 'special coffee', and while she is trying to protect her brother from seeing their father's depression spiral, she still needs to be cared for. The swim instructor and his family, as well as Colton reaching out and helping her where she's at by supporting her and buying her detergent to help her save the home she loves is a really profound statement on empathy. I also really like that Colton always liked Marjorie, and the only thing that changed about Marjorie for him to properly ask her on a date, and for her to accept, was her confidence and trust in herself. The fact that she gets to take the coveted piano lessons her bully had taken for granted is an added plus. Wendell coming to terms with his own death, Marjorie coming to terms with her mother's death, and the two of them jumping into the shallows of the river together is the perfect end. Neither of them forget why they're afraid or sad, but they are moving on.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death of parent, and Bullying
Minor: Alcohol
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