A review by therearenobadbooks
Amelia Erroway: Castaway Commander: A Graphic Novel by Betsy Peterschmidt

adventurous inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

I absolutely love graphic novels with complex artwork full of detail that makes me feel the world-building on oppose to anemic minimalistic flat art that is so common nowadays. The traditional artwork made me stop in each panel and admire: light, texture, contrast, watercolor technique, and color scheme that inspires me to love art and illustration again. 

It takes me back to my favorite Franco-Belgium bands dessinées series that I grew up with.

I love that Amelia gets lost and the journey/ goal becomes part of empowering of a dreamer to find where true home is. 
In a way, she is leaving behind the patriarchal disapproval and following her own path, a future where she can have a voice.