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purplepenning's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, and Blood
Minor: Cursing and Deadnaming
bumblemee's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
5.0
THIS WAS SO WONDERFUL!!! I'M SO GLAD I STUMBLED UPON THIS!!!
I loved everything about this. It was whimsical, magical and wholesome and I will read it a few times more in the future, I'm sure.
The art style is so expressive, I especially loved Snap. She seemed so real, every emotion so clearly displayed (the others as well, but Snap is so energetic that I thought it was especially well done). She's a wonderful child in general. Her excitement for things other kids might find creepy, her loud personality, her love for animals... The other characters were wonderful as well, Jacks is an absolute delight. (I need to read more things with elderly butch queer women, I think.)
I also loved the witchy things, they're basically druids <3
The story arcs were woven together in a way I really enjoyed and how everything was kept lighthearted, even though there would've been opportunities to go darker. (... Beside the obvious of animal skeletons being everywhere. I thought I'd be creeped out, but I wasn't.)
Do yourself a favor and read this, it'll warm your heart.
(can also recommend reading this outside in the sun ... or in the shadows while it's sunny, in my case)
P.S. für deutsche Lesende: Ich bin lediglich leicht verwirrt, weil Vi basically direkt nacheinander Lulu richtig als Mädchen bezeichnet, dann aber von Snaps "Freund" spricht? I am confused. Idk ob das ein Fehler ist oder ein komischer Gebrauch des generischen Maskulinums?
I loved everything about this. It was whimsical, magical and wholesome and I will read it a few times more in the future, I'm sure.
The art style is so expressive, I especially loved Snap. She seemed so real, every emotion so clearly displayed (the others as well, but Snap is so energetic that I thought it was especially well done). She's a wonderful child in general. Her excitement for things other kids might find creepy, her loud personality, her love for animals... The other characters were wonderful as well, Jacks is an absolute delight. (I need to read more things with elderly butch queer women, I think.)
I also loved the witchy things, they're basically druids <3
The story arcs were woven together in a way I really enjoyed and how everything was kept lighthearted, even though there would've been opportunities to go darker. (... Beside the obvious of animal skeletons being everywhere. I thought I'd be creeped out, but I wasn't.)
Do yourself a favor and read this, it'll warm your heart.
(can also recommend reading this outside in the sun ... or in the shadows while it's sunny, in my case)
P.S. für deutsche Lesende: Ich bin lediglich leicht verwirrt, weil Vi basically direkt nacheinander Lulu richtig als Mädchen bezeichnet, dann aber von Snaps "Freund" spricht? I am confused. Idk ob das ein Fehler ist oder ein komischer Gebrauch des generischen Maskulinums?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Bullying
Moderate: Deadnaming, Gore, and Transphobia
Minor: Homophobia
sherny's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
This book is so good I cried happy tears. I love all the characters in this book so much! Even though it’s short, I feel like I know them all so well! Fantastic lgbt representation (more on that later). The pacing, plot, and development of this book is so masterful, it should be a screenplay. I read this from the library, and loved it so much I plan to own a copy just so I always have it!
The lgbt representation in this book is done well and in a way that we need to see more of. (Some character development spoilers ahead)There’s a trans character who discovers her identity and is loved and accepted by her friends and family. So many books want to show the challenges of being trans, which is important, but we need more books like this to show kids that you can be accepted and loved by your family. It also talks about the complexities of gender and the differences of gender and expression. We see the young trans girl, butch and femme lesbians, and our protagonist who’s not feminine, but still a girl. I was very happy to see this book in the children’s section of my library, and proud to live in a state where we value the importance of showing kids happy healthy queer and trans people.
The lgbt representation in this book is done well and in a way that we need to see more of. (Some character development spoilers ahead)
Some additional wonderful things:
- Elderly characters who are still growing and learning
- Kids excited about science
- Women doing traditionally masculine jobs
- A single mom doing her best
- Mysterious circumstances that are somewhat predictable but revealed in a fun way
- Cute animals
A somewhat accurate (with fantasy exaggeration) portrayal of witchcraft.
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death, Bullying, Deadnaming, and Toxic relationship
No on screen animal death. Lots of animal skeletons but no gore at all. Toxic relationship is in the past but comes up.el_wheel's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
Adorable
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Bullying
Moderate: Bullying, Deadnaming, Homophobia, and Transphobia
readandfindout's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
4.0
Style/writing: 4 stars
Themes: 4.5 stars
Characters: 4.5 stars
Plot: 4.5 stars
Worldbuilding: 3.5 stars
Art: 3 stars
Themes: 4.5 stars
Characters: 4.5 stars
Plot: 4.5 stars
Worldbuilding: 3.5 stars
Art: 3 stars
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Deadnaming, Death, Domestic abuse, and Transphobia
Minor: Homophobia, Toxic relationship, and Car accident
chloebaboey's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Bullying
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Deadnaming, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, and Transphobia
markwillnevercry's review against another edition
5.0
I wanted to read this book for a while and usually when that happens, a book is just dissapointing, but this one wasn't. I really loved it and will definitely be rereading it. It is a fast read and it just feels good to read it. Lots of positive LGBTQ+ representation too.
Reading notes:
Snap thanking the witch is every employees dream.
The way the witch changed her experession when hearing that Snap is named after her mum's favourite flower.
Snap's mum standing up for her in the book store.
The sightings of the one-eyed Tom look like they are kinda in E. Carrol's style, where the background is black and white and the creature is very vibrant. It looks so good.
Snap and Lulu just being nice to each other and talking about their interests with each other.
Snap's mum being nice to Lulu in just a casual way.
Am lowkey heartbroken because of the reason that Jacks does not want kids.
The love story between Jacks and Jessamine.
Reading notes:
Snap thanking the witch is every employees dream.
The way the witch changed her experession when hearing that Snap is named after her mum's favourite flower.
Snap's mum standing up for her in the book store.
The sightings of the one-eyed Tom look like they are kinda in E. Carrol's style, where the background is black and white and the creature is very vibrant. It looks so good.
Snap and Lulu just being nice to each other and talking about their interests with each other.
Snap's mum being nice to Lulu in just a casual way.
Am lowkey heartbroken because of the reason that Jacks does not want kids.
The love story between Jacks and Jessamine.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Deadnaming, Death, Homophobia, Sexism, Blood, Car accident, and Lesbophobia
laindarko2's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Bullying and Deadnaming
fareehareads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
This month I've been reading a lotttt of sapphic comics to recommend and highlight them on my page. This one was lower on my list, I had heard great things but when I sat down to read it, I really knew nothing about it. This story follows Snap, a young girl who doesn't fit in anywhere. She has her mom who raises her on her own and her dog. But when the neighborhood "witch" may finds her dog and takes him in, Snap must go rescue him. She makes a completely unexpected friendship with this lady and finds out some old history that ties her family story to this supposed witch. There are magical elements, there are endearing trans characters exploring identity for the first time, there is a sapphic story in the past brough into the present, and there's Snap, my fav protagonist I've met this month. Definitely give this comic a shot! It's a 5 star read for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Blood
Moderate: Deadnaming and Transphobia
Minor: Bullying
ash_ton's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.25
the artwork was beautiful and the story was cute!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, and Transphobia
Minor: Deadnaming and Violence