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i_like_books123's review against another edition
mysterious
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
5.0
Very good
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Suicidal thoughts
mid_reads_books's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
In this graphic novel, we reunite with Marjorie and Wendell, but things have changed for Marjorie since the laundromat business flourished thanks to the ghosts' help.
She is now part of Tessi's friend group — because she wants to get closer to Colton — and she's starting eight grade soon.
But despite this seemingly good turn of events, Marjorie still feels like a misfit and she also struggles to balance this new life with her friendship with Wendell and trying to help her brother and father.
Eliza has one goal: to photograph ghosts. She wished she were like them, less visible. No one believes her when she talks about her project and she is constantly bullied for believing in ghost stories.
Her attempts to make friends with her classmates are always met with indifference or mockery and so, she finds a refuge in photography. But sometimes, she really feels unheard in her pain and it grows more and more difficult to bear all of it.
Delicates is a very touching graphic novel on the topic of bullying. I think it was explored with a lot of care and I'm very grateful for this book's existence because it can help a lot of people, especially kids who feel like Eliza.
I'd love to have a little ghost friend like Wendell because he's such a sweetheart and a caring friend. I think he might be one of my comfort characters from now on.
As with Sheets, (the first book in the series) the art in Delicates is just adorable but it's also very colorful in a way that goes really well with the subject because it provides a sense comfort and softness to the book.
This is a book I highly recommend for it's sweetness but also for the importance of the subject. I really appreciate middle grade books who have a lot of depth and this one definitely fits into this category.
She is now part of Tessi's friend group — because she wants to get closer to Colton — and she's starting eight grade soon.
But despite this seemingly good turn of events, Marjorie still feels like a misfit and she also struggles to balance this new life with her friendship with Wendell and trying to help her brother and father.
Eliza has one goal: to photograph ghosts. She wished she were like them, less visible. No one believes her when she talks about her project and she is constantly bullied for believing in ghost stories.
Her attempts to make friends with her classmates are always met with indifference or mockery and so, she finds a refuge in photography. But sometimes, she really feels unheard in her pain and it grows more and more difficult to bear all of it.
Delicates is a very touching graphic novel on the topic of bullying. I think it was explored with a lot of care and I'm very grateful for this book's existence because it can help a lot of people, especially kids who feel like Eliza.
I'd love to have a little ghost friend like Wendell because he's such a sweetheart and a caring friend. I think he might be one of my comfort characters from now on.
As with Sheets, (the first book in the series) the art in Delicates is just adorable but it's also very colorful in a way that goes really well with the subject because it provides a sense comfort and softness to the book.
This is a book I highly recommend for it's sweetness but also for the importance of the subject. I really appreciate middle grade books who have a lot of depth and this one definitely fits into this category.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
ellington_rist's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Child death, Death, and Death of parent
thecandiegirl's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Suicidal thoughts
robinks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I really loved seeing Marjorie and Wendell’s friendship evolve, and Eliza’s story was very powerful. Colton sucks. The end was a little too perfect with Eliza and Tessi’s conversation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Death, Racism, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, and Grief
Minor: Body shaming, Child death, Death of parent, and Dysphoria
lizzyg21's review
emotional
reflective
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
blewballoon's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book was a little too real, I got pretty sad during the lower parts and I'm glad it came together in the end with positivity. I really love the art style with the detailed clothing and persistent color palette. A worthy sequel to Sheets for sure.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Suicidal thoughts, and Grief
the_reading_wren's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Sensitively written and beautifully illustrated.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Racism and Suicide
audaudaud's review against another edition
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
miaaa_lenaaa's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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? Yes
4.0
Emotional rollercoaster
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Suicidal thoughts