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aliciafaithreads's review against another edition
5.0
****Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book ahead of its rerelease. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
“Taproot” by Keezy Young is a graphic novel that follows Hamal, a gardener and Blue, the ghost who is in love with him. This graphic novel originally released in 2017 and is being rereleased in June 2022.
This was so heartwarming and beautiful. The color palette that Young uses for their artwork absolutely pops and makes for beautiful panels. There are subtle conversations about grief and moving on, sacrifice, and what it means to be alive. I found myself smiling numerous times reading this despite the fact that it’s a very short book. The characters were compelling and adorable.
We have LGBT and race representation in this which I love seeing in graphic novels that are as accessible as this one. You don’t have to be a fan of reading graphic novels to get something from this story and that is just a testament to how the themes in here are things every one experiences through their lives.
If you enjoyed The Tea Dragon Society, this has the same heartwarming feel.
“Taproot” by Keezy Young is a graphic novel that follows Hamal, a gardener and Blue, the ghost who is in love with him. This graphic novel originally released in 2017 and is being rereleased in June 2022.
This was so heartwarming and beautiful. The color palette that Young uses for their artwork absolutely pops and makes for beautiful panels. There are subtle conversations about grief and moving on, sacrifice, and what it means to be alive. I found myself smiling numerous times reading this despite the fact that it’s a very short book. The characters were compelling and adorable.
We have LGBT and race representation in this which I love seeing in graphic novels that are as accessible as this one. You don’t have to be a fan of reading graphic novels to get something from this story and that is just a testament to how the themes in here are things every one experiences through their lives.
If you enjoyed The Tea Dragon Society, this has the same heartwarming feel.
greenpeach's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
alyssamellow's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
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? No
4.5
heapsofbirds's review against another edition
5.0
This is such a beautiful, gentle story. I am such a sucker for a story where there are seemingly insurmountable obstacles to love, but then authors are kind and our protagonists get what they deserve and everything ends happily. But also with ghosts, necromancy, reapers, and unsettled spirits. You know, all the good stuff. Also, the art is GORGEOUS. I’m obsessed with it.
kllyholt's review
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-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
4.75
jorien_hattink's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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? No
4.0
bookishpapercuts's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25