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babygirl's review against another edition
5.0
Really wonderful book, amazingly illustrated. It was deeply cool to read the author's notes and see how much attention and deliberation was given to the character's clothing even/especially in the 'fantasyland.' It's really sweet, and talks about parents and children connecting, or sometimes children, even adult children, and the people who guide and build stories for them. I really loved it, every panel felt so intentional, including ones made just to give breathing space and a moment for both the character and reader to digest what just happened. It's amazing to see how people connect across barriers, how people can build their own languages to connect with one another, regardless of personal context, generation, or anything else. If the intention and love is there, it will land. Great story and work.
forg_tful_'s review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.5
asutbleparody's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely adorable. Wonderful weaving of the fairy tales and Tien's life
udawn's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Homophobia
rebeccazh's review against another edition
4.0
Beautiful art, and I loved the story. The author weaves fairytales with past and present to tell a story about family, love and the power of stories and storytelling. My heart was really full when I finished this. What a great graphic novel.