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ginameix's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
4.5
This was a fun read, I enjoyed the characters and the stakes seemed reasonable for the story. A good middle grade to early high school e read for fans of Howl's Moving Castle or Séance Tea Party.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Violence
Minor: Animal death, Gun violence, Blood, Abandonment, and War
There is a panel or two depicting dead bodies - there are sheets over the bodies and they do not die on screen. The main character often feels abandoned by her brother who left for the war there is a brief moment in which a beetle and a gecko die during a 'circle of life' moment. They are not characters in the book. The main character's brother has just returned from the war and has a few flashbacks to it as well as some PTSD symptoms from it but they are not focused on. There is one scene in which the main character is threatened by a gun.qrschulte's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book was waaay different than I thought it was going to be based on the cover, and I didn’t read anything about it before reading it, which I think led to an interesting surprise. It definitely gave me some Miyazaki horror vibes, but I still enjoyed it. The art was also a bit different than I expected it to be, but I still liked it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Mental illness, Physical abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Dementia and Pregnancy
zoiejanelle's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Salt Magic was a gorgeous middle grade graphic novel about family, sacrifice, and love. i loved the magic systems in play, as well as the backstory of the witches and Vonceil’s family.
the pacing was a little off to me, and i wish the minor conflicts had been stronger, but overall this was a fun, quick read and i will definitely be following the illustrator’s work in the future!
the pacing was a little off to me, and i wish the minor conflicts had been stronger, but overall this was a fun, quick read and i will definitely be following the illustrator’s work in the future!
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Blood, Grief, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
thevampiremars's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.0
Salt Magic is a short but sweet tale about growing up and overcoming the desire to stay young forever. I adored the protagonist, Vonceil, from the very beginning – she has such a strong personality and it’s impossible not to root for her.
I bought this book for its stunning cover. The artwork inside isn’t quite as beautiful, but it’s expressive and full of character. It’s clear that a great deal of care has gone into the designs – from the characters to the architecture to the props and vehicles. It’s a well-crafted graphic novel all round :)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Infidelity, Violence, Blood, Abandonment, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Ableism, Animal death, Drug use, Gun violence, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy, and Colonisation
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