singernotthesong's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and War
elizabethgreads's review
adventurous
dark
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
3.0
The illustrations were beautiful and I felt that the pastel color palette suited the story well. It was an interesting mix of cozy whimsical fantasy mixed with creepy dark undertones. I felt that the pacing was well and it read like a modern fairy tale. The ending missed the mark for me and felt like it needed to answer more questions.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: War
sarah984's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was fine, but the story felt a bit superficial and rushed to me, especially at the end. I think maybe I just don't enjoy long form graphic novels.
Content Warnings
Moderate: War
Minor: Violence, Death, Colonisation, and Pregnancy
zoiejanelle's review
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: Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, War, Blood, Death, and Grief
angebrown's review
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Physical abuse
Moderate: War and Grief
brnineworms's review
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: War, Abandonment, Alcohol, Violence, Blood, Confinement, Death, Infidelity, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Colonisation, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Ableism, Animal death, Pregnancy, Drug use, and Gun violence
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