A review by serendipitysbooks
Brooms by Jasmine Walls

adventurous hopeful inspiring reflective medium-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

4.5

 Brooms' author and illustrators are finalists for the Outstanding Comics Team section of the Ignyte Awards, which seek to celebrate the vibrancy and diversity within the science fiction, fantasy and horror genres. It's a delightful blend of historical fiction and fantasy. It's set in 1930s Mississippi and clealry references Black, Indigenous, and Queer history but does so through the lens of magic. There was great representation across the board - gender, sexuality, race, and disability. The bonds of sisterhood stood out strongly, particularly the mentoring of the young girls, and I loved cheering as the team tried to take down entitled rich white boys while avoiding prejudiced and corrupt police. The ending brought a smile to my face. This book warmed my heart without being sappy. 
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