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A review by spinesinaline
Little Moons by Jen Storm
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
CWs: story deals with the subject of MMIWG2S
A beautiful new graphic novel that tells an important story. Big thanks to the publisher for a copy to review, highly recommend this read for all ages!
It's a story of grief and family, tackling the difficult subject of MMIWG2s. Along with showcasing the different ways that each family member experiences grief, the author also incorporates cultural forms of mourning, sharing in the acknowledgements that she wanted to bring in some of her own Ojibwe traditions.
I love reading book acknowledgements and to learn more about the author’s intentions with their story. It’s very touching to learn that many of the characters’ actions and experiences were based on the author’s own life or that of her family and friends, like the titular “little moons” throughout. They gain a special second meaning with the understanding that it’s something so personal and I think they strengthen the story and connection for readers with similar experiences.
A beautiful new graphic novel that tells an important story. Big thanks to the publisher for a copy to review, highly recommend this read for all ages!
It's a story of grief and family, tackling the difficult subject of MMIWG2s. Along with showcasing the different ways that each family member experiences grief, the author also incorporates cultural forms of mourning, sharing in the acknowledgements that she wanted to bring in some of her own Ojibwe traditions.
I love reading book acknowledgements and to learn more about the author’s intentions with their story. It’s very touching to learn that many of the characters’ actions and experiences were based on the author’s own life or that of her family and friends, like the titular “little moons” throughout. They gain a special second meaning with the understanding that it’s something so personal and I think they strengthen the story and connection for readers with similar experiences.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death, Racism, and Toxic relationship