bexi's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Oh my goodness, I adored this! So cute and wholesome. Mostly cozy with a bit of darkness. I loved the art style, too.
The anxiety rep could've been a bit more nuanced, but I'm willing to overlook that since this is a middle grade graphic novel.
I really enjoyed the dynamic between Bea, Cad, and of course Nimm (obviously the cat must be included).
I'll be continuing the series and already own the next book. 😁
If you're a fan of T. Kingfisher's MG and YA fantasy novels, I'd recommend giving this book a try!
The anxiety rep could've been a bit more nuanced, but I'm willing to overlook that since this is a middle grade graphic novel.
I really enjoyed the dynamic between Bea, Cad, and of course Nimm (obviously the cat must be included).
I'll be continuing the series and already own the next book. 😁
If you're a fan of T. Kingfisher's MG and YA fantasy novels, I'd recommend giving this book a try!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, and Violence
Minor: Death, Dementia, and Blood
cinnamonghostie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I'm probably a little too old to be considered the target audience for this book (I'm 14), but nevertheless, I absolutely adored this graphic novel and every little thing about it!
This book has one of the most gorgeous art styles I have ever seen. The colour palette is so warm and mellow, and it compliments the vibe of this book incredibly well.
I loved the characters in this book. They were all charming and interesting in their own ways. I saw myself a lot in Bea, watching her overthink and freeze up when things got too overwhelming. Those little snapshots of her anxiety (quite literally) surrounding her really added to her character and made her all that much more relatable. I genuinely wanted to give her a hug during those scenes :')
The simple plot made it really easy to follow. The world of Irpa is such a fascinating place and was really cleverly set out. I really enjoyed following the growth of Bea and Cad's friendship, and their interactions with others and the outside world. It was interesting to see how their opposite personalities complimented each other.
And overall, this book was amazing! It's so underrated that it physically hurts me. Would definitely recommend.
This book has one of the most gorgeous art styles I have ever seen. The colour palette is so warm and mellow, and it compliments the vibe of this book incredibly well.
I loved the characters in this book. They were all charming and interesting in their own ways. I saw myself a lot in Bea, watching her overthink and freeze up when things got too overwhelming. Those little snapshots of her anxiety (quite literally) surrounding her really added to her character and made her all that much more relatable. I genuinely wanted to give her a hug during those scenes :')
The simple plot made it really easy to follow. The world of Irpa is such a fascinating place and was really cleverly set out. I really enjoyed following the growth of Bea and Cad's friendship, and their interactions with others and the outside world. It was interesting to see how their opposite personalities complimented each other.
And overall, this book was amazing! It's so underrated that it physically hurts me. Would definitely recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Dementia, Genocide, and Abandonment
awaterswadesthrough's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Minor: War, Death of parent, Dementia, Genocide, and Panic attacks/disorders
rat_girly's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Beautifully illustrated with detailed world building, I can’t wait to find out more. Great representation of what it feels like to have anxiety, too.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Dementia, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Abandonment and Death of parent
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