With heartwarming messages about seeing through prejudice and coming together, self acceptance and friendship, this was an utterly adorable graphic noWith heartwarming messages about seeing through prejudice and coming together, self acceptance and friendship, this was an utterly adorable graphic novel. The plot itself did feel a little rushed at times which was a shame but overall this was an action packed, heartfelt and beautifully illustrated read and I¡¯m already looking forward to book seeing where the story goes! ...more
4.5* A beautifully written and illustrated story of family, love, heartache and grief. I was entirely drawn into Valentina¡¯s story and journey. It fel4.5* A beautifully written and illustrated story of family, love, heartache and grief. I was entirely drawn into Valentina¡¯s story and journey. It felt incredibly real and lacked a punch I wasn¡¯t expecting. This is a graphic novel I¡¯d happily read again.
what to expect: ? first love ? family curses ? complex family dynamics ? vietnamese (fmc), korean and chinese rep ? coming of age ...more
I¡¯m completely in love with Salomey Doku¡¯s art style. It¡¯s absolutely gorgeous and perfectly complemented this adorable story. Despite the plot and stI¡¯m completely in love with Salomey Doku¡¯s art style. It¡¯s absolutely gorgeous and perfectly complemented this adorable story. Despite the plot and storytelling feeling a little disjointed at times, this was an overall delightful read and I¡¯m definitely looking forward to the next instalment! ...more
It¡¯s such a shame this series was cancelled because it¡¯s utterly wonderful. Everything from the characters to the art style to the action to the humouIt¡¯s such a shame this series was cancelled because it¡¯s utterly wonderful. Everything from the characters to the art style to the action to the humour to the diversity in race, sexuality and mental health is a true delight to read and I just want more of it!! ...more
From the character work to the colour scheme to the humour to the message, everything about this book was a delight. I can¡¯t wait to see what happens From the character work to the colour scheme to the humour to the message, everything about this book was a delight. I can¡¯t wait to see what happens next in this bizarre and adorable story. ...more
Exciting and vibrant in both its artwork and storytelling. This series is filled with adventure and some brilliant messages about humanity¡¯s impact onExciting and vibrant in both its artwork and storytelling. This series is filled with adventure and some brilliant messages about humanity¡¯s impact on the world around it. A great one for younger readers. ...more
This was very much an okay read. I liked the art style and the premise was interesting but the execution just didn¡¯t do it for me. There were also a fThis was very much an okay read. I liked the art style and the premise was interesting but the execution just didn¡¯t do it for me. There were also a few transphobic jokes and comments that weren¡¯t called out, which didn¡¯t sit all too well with me. ...more