A review by 1librarianspath
As the Crow Flies by Melanie Gillman
4.0
Only 4* because this ends abruptly (it’s a series, but still no second part three years after the first one was published), and I would really like to read the ending! Otherwise it’s a solid 4.5* from me. Just for clarity.
I loved the illustrations. The style was different with the colouring pencil drawings, but I liked it straight away. It was fantastic to see female characters who don’t look like they need more clothes on. Sweaty, different shapes and sizes, asymmetrical features etc. The diversity in it was also really nice, as well as mentioning how language can be damaging without realising. I wasn’t sure about the religious part, but it fits well with the book and with the characters and issues. I’m really sad that the second part hasn’t come out!
I loved the illustrations. The style was different with the colouring pencil drawings, but I liked it straight away. It was fantastic to see female characters who don’t look like they need more clothes on. Sweaty, different shapes and sizes, asymmetrical features etc. The diversity in it was also really nice, as well as mentioning how language can be damaging without realising. I wasn’t sure about the religious part, but it fits well with the book and with the characters and issues. I’m really sad that the second part hasn’t come out!