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robinks's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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? No
3.75
Don’t read the inside jacket or the book’s description on here if you don’t want spoilers! The representation in this book was great, though the art wasn’t really my style. The best part was the epilogue. The creator’s note explained why there were some things left unexplained (like how Billie Mae harnessed the lightning power), but it didn’t make sense to me that Luella got her powers back in the end and then didn’t use them?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Hate crime, Racism, and Violence
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Child abuse, Gun violence, and Transphobia
dogoodwithbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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
4.0
If there’s a historical fantasy graphic novel that you need to read, it’s this one.
In an alternate reality of 1930s Mississippi, magic is restricted to certain people and those who fail to conform, specifically people of color, could face their powers being removed from them. Luella, who has had this happen to her, she tries everything in her power to avoid the same fate happening to her cousins, Mattie and Emma. When Luella brings Mattie and Emma to a broom racing competition and meet Billie Mae and the Night Stormers, readers are brought in for a tale of found family and standing up for what you believe in.
The illustrations are beautifully done and the story has readers glued in till the very last page. The six main characters featured are each given their own chance to shine and I love the diverse representation that Walls and DuVall have highlighted in this book.
If you’re looking for a graphic novel that blends together fantasy and a lesson in untold U.S. history with a diverse cast of characters (include LGBTQ+ and disabled rep), I definitely would recommend checking out this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Racism, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Violence, Police brutality, and Colonisation
Minor: Child abuse and Physical abuse
zombiezami's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
This was so beautiful and I want more stories in this world!! The one complaint I have is that the little girls didn't get much character development. But it was so fun to read and the art is amazing. The author clearly did a lot of research and takes diversity in a variety of forms seriously.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Confinement, Racism, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Racism, Colonisation, and Dysphoria
Minor: Child abuse, Death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Vomit, and Grief