A review by dogoodwithbooks
Brooms by Jasmine Walls

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. 
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