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micaelacccc's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
missindyrose's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
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? N/A
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Transphobia, and Gun violence
kyliereads341's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
4.5
The plot was formulaic, but also self-aware in that it makes fun of itself for being formulaic. Characters are diverse in race, gender, and ability, and their differences are not the focus of the story. If you like Stranger Things or Monster House, this has very similar vibes with a contemporary twist.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness and Bullying
karcitis's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror and Bullying
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Transphobia, Violence, and Xenophobia
Minor: Child death, Confinement, Chronic illness, and Death of parent
chief_cook_and_librarian's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Ableism, and Transphobia
jessereadsthings's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
An interesting idea for a comic with art I really liked. However, unfortunately it ended up being just overall not that interesting to me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Transphobia
brandirecognition's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
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
3.5
The Ojja Wojja focuses on best friends Lanie and June, who are autistic and trans respectively. Their friendship is the cruz of the novel, and their support and love for each other and their differences is very sweet.
The bully plotline felt a bit juvenile, and the two pages spent humanizing her were unnecessary. Using an antisemitic text during the magic rituals is disappointing in a book that celebrates diversity elsewhere. The story was a bit rushed, too, and needed more development in the ending sequence.
The artwork is expressive and the color work does a great job of setting the tone. I read a digital ARC, but I hope print manages to capture the intensity of the colors.
For MG fans of Goosebumps and Stranger Things.
The bully plotline felt a bit juvenile, and the two pages spent humanizing her were unnecessary. Using an antisemitic text during the magic rituals is disappointing in a book that celebrates diversity elsewhere. The story was a bit rushed, too, and needed more development in the ending sequence.
The artwork is expressive and the color work does a great job of setting the tone. I read a digital ARC, but I hope print manages to capture the intensity of the colors.
For MG fans of Goosebumps and Stranger Things.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Transphobia
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