This didn't entirely live up to my expectations, and honestly I ended up with mixed feelings. I thought this story was good, but it didn't stand out tThis didn't entirely live up to my expectations, and honestly I ended up with mixed feelings. I thought this story was good, but it didn't stand out to me as something that will stay with me. I feel like I've read similar stories before and have enjoyed some of them more. It didn't help that I struggled with the art style - I didn't find the characters very recognizable, so I struggled to tell them apart and keep track of who's who, which made it harder to follow along with the narrative. I did enjoy the writing, the humour and the colour scheme, but it wasn't enough for me to really enjoy this....more
I thought this was a great graphic novel about how anxiety impacts you and how to deal with it, made better by a wonderful fantasy twist, but still roI thought this was a great graphic novel about how anxiety impacts you and how to deal with it, made better by a wonderful fantasy twist, but still rooted in reality. I absolutely loved the art style!...more
I would be very surprised if this didn't become one of the biggest graphic novel releases of 2025. I would describe this as Heartstopper for adults wiI would be very surprised if this didn't become one of the biggest graphic novel releases of 2025. I would describe this as Heartstopper for adults with a wonderful fantasy twist. It's a perfect comfort read with characters who feel real and interesting, adorable slowburn romance, and super fun world building.
I already read this on Webtoon when I found out it was being released, inhaled the whole thing, and then read it again physically, since the Dutch translation is already out. I loved it even more the second time around!...more
This was my most anticipated graphic novel release of the year. I was invited to read the first few chapters through Netgalley a few months ago, whichThis was my most anticipated graphic novel release of the year. I was invited to read the first few chapters through Netgalley a few months ago, which had me really excited to continue. Having read the full graphic novel now, I absolutely loved it. It's such a well fleshed out story, especially for a graphic novel, and I loved how nuanced the characters are and how much growth they go through....more
First things first: the art work in this is absolutely stunning. I was especially blown away by the use of colour.
Unfortunately, the story itself madeFirst things first: the art work in this is absolutely stunning. I was especially blown away by the use of colour.
Unfortunately, the story itself made a lot less of an impression on me. It was cute and wholesome, but it felt choppy and like I was missing a lot of context. I don't think this graphic novel will be super memorable for me....more
I haven't previously read this web comic on Tapas, so I wasn't sure what to expect from it. I thought this was a really sweet story, and I loved seeinI haven't previously read this web comic on Tapas, so I wasn't sure what to expect from it. I thought this was a really sweet story, and I loved seeing the romance slooowly build. The comic has such a lovely cast of characters. It was a pretty comforting read, even though it does deal with some heavier themes. I do think the way these heavier themes were dealt with felt a little haphazard at times - they were discussed in small bursts and I was missing some structure. All in all, I really did enjoy this though!...more
There's a lot to love about this. The art work is absolutely beautiful, from the illustrations to the use of colour. And I loved the format of journalThere's a lot to love about this. The art work is absolutely beautiful, from the illustrations to the use of colour. And I loved the format of journal pages.
I had some trouble understanding Ash's motivations though, mainly because I wouldn't survive a day out in the woods and I can't comprehend why you would want to. I understood Ash wanting to find their grandad's cabin, but after they found it, the story quickly went downhill for me as it just all seemed very rosecoloured and unlikely.
The book finally lost me when Ash coming back home felt really glossed over. Everyone seemed to get over the whole situation very easily. I would have wanted a meaningful conversation between Ash and their family, at the very least....more
This was exactly what I was hoping it would be, such a great, uplifting anthology! There's mini comics from 40 autistic creators, and I really loved mThis was exactly what I was hoping it would be, such a great, uplifting anthology! There's mini comics from 40 autistic creators, and I really loved most of them - some of them I even recognized from seeing them online at some point.
I'm definitely picking up a physical copy of this, because it'll be a great resource to revisit regularly. There's lots of empowering and uplifting stuff, and also even coping strategies.
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This was exactly what I was hoping it would be, such a great, uplifting anthology! There's mini comics from 40 autistic creators, and I really loved most of them - some of them I even recognized from seeing them online at some point.
I'm definitely picking up a physical copy of this, because it'll be a great resource to revisit regularly. There's lots of empowering and uplifting stuff, and also even coping strategies....more
Many thanks to Levine Querido for the review copy!
I love graphic novels like this that look so deceptively simple. The text, art style and use of coloMany thanks to Levine Querido for the review copy!
I love graphic novels like this that look so deceptively simple. The text, art style and use of colour are all sparse, but together they create something larger, rich in feeling.
Kit has passed away, and her soul goes on a 49-day journey after her death, following Buddhist tradition. We follow her journey, as well as her looking back on her life through flashbacks. And we follow her family in their time of grief, working through this loss together.
At first, the family's perspective felt the most touching to me, but admittedly, I might have shed a tear or two when reading Kit's storyline at the end. This is a true example of when less is more, and invoked so much emotion in me....more
With a sweet artstyle similar to Heartstopper, this memoir in graphic novel format is the kind, open, and honest story of Theo's figuring out they're With a sweet artstyle similar to Heartstopper, this memoir in graphic novel format is the kind, open, and honest story of Theo's figuring out they're non-binary. This is one of those books that make you feel like you are not alone. I love the message the title was based on, that your body is not just some house for your brain that you simply ended up with, but one you deserve to make into your home....more
Kicking myself for not reading this Webtoon sooner, but I'm so glad I finally did! I'm so glad this is getting published physically, because it's AMAZKicking myself for not reading this Webtoon sooner, but I'm so glad I finally did! I'm so glad this is getting published physically, because it's AMAZING and I know I'm going to need a copy. It's the perfect amounts of dark and suspenseful yet cute, cosy and funny. If that sounds strange, I'm sorry, I can't explain it any better. I thought this was so well done, and I already adore both characters....more
I requested this solely because I enjoyed Hotel Dare, also by Terry Blas, a few years ago. And I might just love this even more! I need volume 2 NOW.
TI requested this solely because I enjoyed Hotel Dare, also by Terry Blas, a few years ago. And I might just love this even more! I need volume 2 NOW.
This story is so charming. We follow Blanca, who leaves home at 18 to make it in New York. She quickly meets Emile and moves in with him and his many roommates, finding friendship and support. The book has such a large cast of characters, but everyone felt distinctive, and we got to meet everyone one on one, as Blanca has personal conversations with them.
I truly got sitcom vibes from this story, and it has the potential to go on for many installments. Be sure to preorder because you're in for a lot of fun!...more
I expected this to be YA, but I would categorize it as upper middlegrade instead. I think this did a great job of introducing colonization and oppressI expected this to be YA, but I would categorize it as upper middlegrade instead. I think this did a great job of introducing colonization and oppression to younger readers in a way that didn't feel too explanatory. I do think the ending felt a little rushed, especially for a fairly long graphic novel, but overall, I enjoyed this....more
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