qrschulte's review
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, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Mental illness, and Death
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Pregnancy and Dementia
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
amortristis'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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