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Unfamiliar #1
Unfamiliar, Vol. 1
Meet Planchette.
A lonely young kitchen witch, she has high hopes for her new home, a place where she can finally be herself and maybe even make friends. Unfortunately, she discovers that her perfect house is haunted . . . really haunted. Ghosts live in the paintings, they crawl on the ceiling, and they pour out of the faucets! While Planchette can whip up a perfect pizza potion, getting these supernatural guests to leave is more than her magic can handle. To get out of her paranormal predicament, Planchette befriends a cursed girl, an introverted siren, and the worst witch in town. Together, they struggle to put these spirits to rest and find their own sense of belonging.
Unfamiliar, a debut graphic novel based on the popular webcomic series by Haley Newsome (aka Lavender Towne), is bursting with offbeat charm, a vibrant cast of wee witches, and hilarious sidekicks.
A lonely young kitchen witch, she has high hopes for her new home, a place where she can finally be herself and maybe even make friends. Unfortunately, she discovers that her perfect house is haunted . . . really haunted. Ghosts live in the paintings, they crawl on the ceiling, and they pour out of the faucets! While Planchette can whip up a perfect pizza potion, getting these supernatural guests to leave is more than her magic can handle. To get out of her paranormal predicament, Planchette befriends a cursed girl, an introverted siren, and the worst witch in town. Together, they struggle to put these spirits to rest and find their own sense of belonging.
Unfamiliar, a debut graphic novel based on the popular webcomic series by Haley Newsome (aka Lavender Towne), is bursting with offbeat charm, a vibrant cast of wee witches, and hilarious sidekicks.
156 pages, Paperback
First published December 6, 2022
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August 23, 2022
Quirky, cute and slightly random. I'm not sure if this is for adults or young readers but I'm leaning toward "young readers who like boobies". Is that a genre?
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May 29, 2023
Clearing a house from a haunting is tough and terrifying, but with friends by your side it can be a goofy good time! Unfamiliar, a graphic novel by Haley Newsome based on her hit webcomic (read if here), is a funny tale of witches and a siren coming together to help each other out. This has a fast paced story that feels like well controlled chaos and bright, energetic art that makes this feel bubbly and boisterous. Quick yet with enough subplots and action to feel quite full (it does, admittedly, try to do a bit too much but it’s also setting up a series so I sort of expect that?), Unfamiliar is a cute look at friendship and allowing oneself to be vulnerable, with the characters becoming closer the more they learn about each other and realizing that despite how cruel the world can be, facing it with friends makes it worth it all. This is the first volume of what is shaping up to be a great series and I can’t wait for the next.
Off to find new friends
I told you all I am going to read every witchy YA graphic novel I come across this year, and doing so has been a fountain of joy in my heart. Youtubers may recognize Newsome better by the name LavenderTowne, under which she had a hit youtube channel with her art videos. Her art style, as well as her sense of humor, recalled the animated series Adventure Time for me, especially because this is equally wacky and fun. The art, which is a bubbly gothic style, keeps things moving quite quickly and is a fun medium for this story. Newsome balances her multiple characters and subplots quite well, with Planchette—a kitchen witch—as the focal point around which the narrative revolves and unfolds.
Babs and Sun
The basics is that Planchette has moved to be nearer to people like her but discovers her house is super haunted. She enlists the help of Pinyon, the daughter of a wealthy and powerful witch coven who is fearful her magic powers will never come. along the way meet Sun, an overworked girl trying to rid herself of a curse that she believes makes her ugly and keeps people from talking to her, and Babs, a popular girl (also a siren) who became reclusive because wants to be like Sun and left alone by everyone. When they discover they can help the ghosts pass on by resolving their issues, Planchette sets out to help every ghost and reclaim her home.
The character Sun being the employee at every place they go to really charmed me. As someone who worked three jobs at a time for a few years, I certainly related. Also that all her bosses were literal demons, funny stuff. There is a strong labor critique at the heart of this, with violent factory owners, oppressive bosses, and shady dealings for profits. There’s a lot of heart to this book and it is as sweet as it is funny, such as the story of the woman who became a world-renowned detective after her best friend disappeared. Also shoutout to Bab’s cat Marlow, because that is also my cat’s name.
This is only volume one, but I will certainly be back for volume 2 and whatever else is to come. This is goofy and amusing and the characters are so lovable, who wouldn’t love this!?
4/5
Off to find new friends
I told you all I am going to read every witchy YA graphic novel I come across this year, and doing so has been a fountain of joy in my heart. Youtubers may recognize Newsome better by the name LavenderTowne, under which she had a hit youtube channel with her art videos. Her art style, as well as her sense of humor, recalled the animated series Adventure Time for me, especially because this is equally wacky and fun. The art, which is a bubbly gothic style, keeps things moving quite quickly and is a fun medium for this story. Newsome balances her multiple characters and subplots quite well, with Planchette—a kitchen witch—as the focal point around which the narrative revolves and unfolds.
Babs and Sun
The basics is that Planchette has moved to be nearer to people like her but discovers her house is super haunted. She enlists the help of Pinyon, the daughter of a wealthy and powerful witch coven who is fearful her magic powers will never come. along the way meet Sun, an overworked girl trying to rid herself of a curse that she believes makes her ugly and keeps people from talking to her, and Babs, a popular girl (also a siren) who became reclusive because wants to be like Sun and left alone by everyone. When they discover they can help the ghosts pass on by resolving their issues, Planchette sets out to help every ghost and reclaim her home.
The character Sun being the employee at every place they go to really charmed me. As someone who worked three jobs at a time for a few years, I certainly related. Also that all her bosses were literal demons, funny stuff. There is a strong labor critique at the heart of this, with violent factory owners, oppressive bosses, and shady dealings for profits. There’s a lot of heart to this book and it is as sweet as it is funny, such as the story of the woman who became a world-renowned detective after her best friend disappeared. Also shoutout to Bab’s cat Marlow, because that is also my cat’s name.
This is only volume one, but I will certainly be back for volume 2 and whatever else is to come. This is goofy and amusing and the characters are so lovable, who wouldn’t love this!?
4/5
March 29, 2023
Cutely drawn witch characters noodle around until the book abruptly stops without accomplishing anything except introducing everybody. It's all situation and no story.
Planchette can only do food magic well and needs help getting the ghosts out of her new home. Pinyon isn't very good at any magic. Sun is gruff with everyone because she has a curse that puts her only eye in her hair bun and she is working a bunch of menial part-time jobs. Babs is a siren who doesn't want everyone to be attracted to her all the time.
The title is Unfamiliar, but the plot is all too familiar as one by one these misfits all meet each other and start forming friendships and helping each other with their problems in their noodling fashion.
Not bad, but not satisfying on its own. It might be best to wait to read this until the next volume comes out in October.
P.S.
If you are impatient, the series is available to read as a webcomic:
https://tapas.io/series/unfamiliar/info
Planchette can only do food magic well and needs help getting the ghosts out of her new home. Pinyon isn't very good at any magic. Sun is gruff with everyone because she has a curse that puts her only eye in her hair bun and she is working a bunch of menial part-time jobs. Babs is a siren who doesn't want everyone to be attracted to her all the time.
The title is Unfamiliar, but the plot is all too familiar as one by one these misfits all meet each other and start forming friendships and helping each other with their problems in their noodling fashion.
Not bad, but not satisfying on its own. It might be best to wait to read this until the next volume comes out in October.
P.S.
If you are impatient, the series is available to read as a webcomic:
https://tapas.io/series/unfamiliar/info
July 10, 2023
This was ADORABLE 🤩 so excited for the second installment later this year!
July 18, 2023
OBSESSED WITH THIS ART STYLE & THESE CHARACTERS 😍
January 16, 2025
oh, so cute and quirky! i really dig newsome's cute witchy art style. all of the characters are adorable and expressive. i love the way emotion is literally conveyed through their eyes, with cute lil shapes in their pupils.
the plot itself is kind of all over the place unfortunately, and it's hard to keep track of where it's going. but i didn't really mind, because i was enjoying the art, the beautiful coloring, and the quirky magical vibes.
as well as some truly relatable moments, like this one:
there's not much resolution in the end, unfortunately, and it finishes quite abruptly. but supposedly a second volume is on its way?
the plot itself is kind of all over the place unfortunately, and it's hard to keep track of where it's going. but i didn't really mind, because i was enjoying the art, the beautiful coloring, and the quirky magical vibes.
as well as some truly relatable moments, like this one:
there's not much resolution in the end, unfortunately, and it finishes quite abruptly. but supposedly a second volume is on its way?
April 26, 2023
Adorable artwork. A cute story about a little gothic food witch moving to a new home because the people around her didn't appreciate her truth. Unfortunately, her new house is riddled with the dead adjacent, in other words, ghosts. Now as a food witch, other magical specialities (necromancy & exorcisms), are not so special for her. In fact they are down right impossible. So, she's on the hunt for something and/or someone to help evict her paranormal squatters. With the sometimes questionable guidance of her familiar, she searches her magic friendly (not so much) town for witches that can get the job done making friends along the way. Very subtle but sometimes obvious modern social commentaries alluded to & hinted at but nothing that will hurt your eyes or brain too much. Highly recommend!
September 24, 2025
This graphic novel has big Cartoon Network vibes, so if you were a fan of shows like Fairy Oddparents or Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy, you'll probably like UNFAMILIAR a lot. It's about a kitchen witch named Planchette who has the ability to make magical potions and spells involving food ("sandwitches" and "pizza potions"). When she sets out to stake her own fortune, the place she moves to ends up being haunted and while trying to fix her ghost problem, she meets several other witches her own age that also have things they're trying to work through, including a cursed witch named Sun, a half-siren witch named Babs, and a feathery witch named Pinyon.
3 stars
3 stars
November 25, 2022
4/5 stars, a cute little witchy read
Thank you to Andrews McMeel Publishing for the arc through netgalley in exchange for an honest review!
While it's not October anymore, this was an adorable witchy read that I'm so thankful I was able to receive an arc of. The art style was a bit different from what I am used to, but not in a bad way and it was still so adorable at times! I especially liked the color palette that the story had and how it changed with every character.
The story was also cute, and I love all the interesting people in this magical town and hope that there is more introduced in the coming graphic novels. My favorite was probably the sirens, and the witch doctor, though I loved all of the characters. It's a quick little read that a lot of people would love for the cute moments and of course families, I totally recommend if you ever want an adorable witchy graphic novel.
[TW: mention of murder, missing children, death of a loved one, death of children, abusive family mentioned]
Thank you to Andrews McMeel Publishing for the arc through netgalley in exchange for an honest review!
While it's not October anymore, this was an adorable witchy read that I'm so thankful I was able to receive an arc of. The art style was a bit different from what I am used to, but not in a bad way and it was still so adorable at times! I especially liked the color palette that the story had and how it changed with every character.
The story was also cute, and I love all the interesting people in this magical town and hope that there is more introduced in the coming graphic novels. My favorite was probably the sirens, and the witch doctor, though I loved all of the characters. It's a quick little read that a lot of people would love for the cute moments and of course families, I totally recommend if you ever want an adorable witchy graphic novel.
[TW: mention of murder, missing children, death of a loved one, death of children, abusive family mentioned]
October 16, 2024
AHHH THIS WAS SO ADORABLE
the art style? absolutely gorgeous. i binged this (and volume 2) in 2 days and its super easy to read and understand with a non-complex plot.
it was so whimisical and i just loved the hidden spooky details in the art (ouija board based cafe, moon phase clock, ghosts in Planchette's eyes)
it was such a unique story too and really cosy!! ALL THE CHARACTERS OWN MY HEART ESPECIALLY SUN AND PLANCHETTE UGH
yes it was a bit cheesy sometimes (hence the -1 star) it just makes it more wholesome
love love love this but it feels like its more for younger readers (?)
the art style? absolutely gorgeous. i binged this (and volume 2) in 2 days and its super easy to read and understand with a non-complex plot.
it was so whimisical and i just loved the hidden spooky details in the art (ouija board based cafe, moon phase clock, ghosts in Planchette's eyes)
it was such a unique story too and really cosy!! ALL THE CHARACTERS OWN MY HEART ESPECIALLY SUN AND PLANCHETTE UGH
yes it was a bit cheesy sometimes (hence the -1 star) it just makes it more wholesome
love love love this but it feels like its more for younger readers (?)
October 16, 2025
my new favourite witchy book of 2024. 🥹 if you can get your hands on this graphic novel, please do, especially around halloween time! it’d be perfect for the spooky vibes.
it was eerie, cute, heartwarming and everything i wanted it to be! even going into this book i knew i was gonna love it!
the artwork in this book was also chef’s kiss and if you think i’m about to get the 2nd volume of it—you’re absolutely right !!! there’s not much else to say about this book other than it’s my new fave and i don’t give 5 stars all that often.
if you love graphic novels, haunted houses, witches and their familiars, and a little friendship going on, i highly recommend it to y’all. 🖤
it was eerie, cute, heartwarming and everything i wanted it to be! even going into this book i knew i was gonna love it!
the artwork in this book was also chef’s kiss and if you think i’m about to get the 2nd volume of it—you’re absolutely right !!! there’s not much else to say about this book other than it’s my new fave and i don’t give 5 stars all that often.
if you love graphic novels, haunted houses, witches and their familiars, and a little friendship going on, i highly recommend it to y’all. 🖤
July 31, 2024
rating: 4.25☆
perfect summerween/halloween read! very lighthearted and silly witch comic with a rag tag found family. the art style is really adorable and creative, very unique character designs.
i might get into tapas since it came from there cause i'd love more!
perfect summerween/halloween read! very lighthearted and silly witch comic with a rag tag found family. the art style is really adorable and creative, very unique character designs.
i might get into tapas since it came from there cause i'd love more!
November 23, 2022
I would like to thank Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for granting me this ARC in exchange for writing an honest review!
When I tell you I fell in love with the graphics, I really did; I was just immersed in all the art and details. The storyline was scattered everywhere but nonetheless, I adored this book. It felt wholesome and it had realistic problems hidden as witch issues. All the characters were adorable and just lovable. This graphic book is about change, unexpected friendships, and platonic love. I read this book out loud for my little brother as a bedtime story using different character voices and it made it so much more epic. I enjoyed reading it for him and now it's attached to a core memory. This will forever have an imprint in my life and I really wished the book was longer rather than ending abruptly. I didn't get enough from this comic world.
I would love to be a kitchen witch so I can make pizza potion within seconds (OR COOKIES!)
I can't wait for volume 2 so I can see the faerie council as I only got a glimpse and it's so magical and pretty!
Comments on the characters (could be spoilers):
- Planchette is so genuine and sweet.
- I feel bad for Pinyon, she deserves so much more.
- I love Ari; literally a loaf of bread and adorable.
- Babs is just like me, an introvert.
- I want to embrace Sun so badly.
- All the unfamiliars are just cute and funny. I want one!
Highlight's:
"Ghosts get stuck haunting places because they're unhappy"
"So you're just going to sit here and wait for a solution to fall from the sky?"
When I tell you I fell in love with the graphics, I really did; I was just immersed in all the art and details. The storyline was scattered everywhere but nonetheless, I adored this book. It felt wholesome and it had realistic problems hidden as witch issues. All the characters were adorable and just lovable. This graphic book is about change, unexpected friendships, and platonic love. I read this book out loud for my little brother as a bedtime story using different character voices and it made it so much more epic. I enjoyed reading it for him and now it's attached to a core memory. This will forever have an imprint in my life and I really wished the book was longer rather than ending abruptly. I didn't get enough from this comic world.
I would love to be a kitchen witch so I can make pizza potion within seconds (OR COOKIES!)
I can't wait for volume 2 so I can see the faerie council as I only got a glimpse and it's so magical and pretty!
Comments on the characters (could be spoilers):
- Planchette is so genuine and sweet.
- I feel bad for Pinyon, she deserves so much more.
- I love Ari; literally a loaf of bread and adorable.
- Babs is just like me, an introvert.
- I want to embrace Sun so badly.
- All the unfamiliars are just cute and funny. I want one!
Highlight's:
"Ghosts get stuck haunting places because they're unhappy"
"So you're just going to sit here and wait for a solution to fall from the sky?"
December 2, 2023
Very cute story about a young kitchen witch setting out on her own. She makes some friends, she moves into a very haunted house, she tries to find out why her house is haunted. It's clearly setting up for more adventures with Planchette, Pinyon, Babs, and Sun.
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April 26, 2023
Eh, it was okay. I felt like it tried to do too much in such a short space.
The artwork was interesting but not really my favorite. It was cutesy, but perhaps too cutesy with a side-dose of a Ahh, Real Monsters vibe? I dunno.
It is cute and there is lots of queer pining and some light resolution on death and unresolved issue and friendship and asking for help from strangers. Just don't expect resolution in any of the various storylines or too much character development.
The artwork was interesting but not really my favorite. It was cutesy, but perhaps too cutesy with a side-dose of a Ahh, Real Monsters vibe? I dunno.
It is cute and there is lots of queer pining and some light resolution on death and unresolved issue and friendship and asking for help from strangers. Just don't expect resolution in any of the various storylines or too much character development.
January 1, 2023
Unfamiliar is such a cute and charming little graphic novel. The character designs and overall artwork is enough to make me fall in love but the development of each character’s story has me absolutely hooked! I can’t wait for the second volume!
October 29, 2025
So, I admittedly bought this mostly for my niblings. It looked like just sort of cute graphic novel they'd love and there was a good deal for this and the sequel on thriftbooks when I was browsing - so I thought, "why not?"
I wound up loving this more than I expected. The art is extra cute -maybe a little too cutesy at times, but it really grows on you. I love all the characters. I love the familiars and the ghosts, and I hope Newsome hasn't given up on this world as I would like to spend more time with it and these characters.
I will say I'd love a more solid story though. My only gripe is that this feels more like a slice of life or series of vignettes. The plot points that are started aren't necessarily finished in this book, in fact it ends rather abruptly, I thought, with an arrival to a faerie court, which I was very much looking forward to seeing in the art. Luckily I have the sequel!
Recommended for if you love cute things, witches, light spoops, and cheesy puns and everything Halloween-y. It very much gives Halloweentown vibes.
Super cute! I enjoyed it!
I wound up loving this more than I expected. The art is extra cute -maybe a little too cutesy at times, but it really grows on you. I love all the characters. I love the familiars and the ghosts, and I hope Newsome hasn't given up on this world as I would like to spend more time with it and these characters.
I will say I'd love a more solid story though. My only gripe is that this feels more like a slice of life or series of vignettes. The plot points that are started aren't necessarily finished in this book, in fact it ends rather abruptly, I thought, with an arrival to a faerie court, which I was very much looking forward to seeing in the art. Luckily I have the sequel!
Recommended for if you love cute things, witches, light spoops, and cheesy puns and everything Halloween-y. It very much gives Halloweentown vibes.
Super cute! I enjoyed it!
January 13, 2023
This was an incredibly adorable comic, and I can see why it gained so much popularity on Tapas.
We follow Planchette, a kitchen witch who moves to a new home that turns out to be super haunted. In her attempts to find someone to help her de-ghost her home, she meets a few other witches that round out the main cast. Each witch has her own issues and things going on, but ultimately they end up being friends and making wholesome connections with each other. Even the ghost busting turns out mostly wholesome in the end.
This was honestly just a really cute, cozy witch comic. The art was fun and a little twee, with some fun character work and interesting color work. Super recommended if you're looking for a cute, no stress fun time.
We follow Planchette, a kitchen witch who moves to a new home that turns out to be super haunted. In her attempts to find someone to help her de-ghost her home, she meets a few other witches that round out the main cast. Each witch has her own issues and things going on, but ultimately they end up being friends and making wholesome connections with each other. Even the ghost busting turns out mostly wholesome in the end.
This was honestly just a really cute, cozy witch comic. The art was fun and a little twee, with some fun character work and interesting color work. Super recommended if you're looking for a cute, no stress fun time.
October 22, 2022
I thought this book was really good. The storyline was interesting and the characters were fun. The show stopper for me was the art. I absolutely loved each character and the world they were in! Can’t wait for Vol 2 so I can find out what happens!
November 19, 2023
Unfamiliar, Vol. 1 is a quirky graphic novel following a kitchen witch who moves into her new house, only to find out that it is severely haunted. With the help of some new friends she starts the journey to exorcise them from her house.
Really liked the art style and I'll likely continue with the series if my library gets it in.
Really liked the art style and I'll likely continue with the series if my library gets it in.
January 26, 2023
Oh my goodness this was super cute!! I can’t wait to read more.
January 31, 2025
I never know what to say about graphic novels. So let me be very cliché and say i liked the artstyle and the story was cute 👍
December 4, 2022
It was such a cute story! ❤️
This is a graphic novel that feels like hug, a charming story of several young witches who must join forces to face the challenges of fate.
In the meantime, a lovely bond develops between them, which makes the whole story extremely cozy and heartwarming.
Graphically I also have nothing to complain about it, it is beautiful!
I'm glad that I was able to read it thanks to NetGalley.
This is a graphic novel that feels like hug, a charming story of several young witches who must join forces to face the challenges of fate.
In the meantime, a lovely bond develops between them, which makes the whole story extremely cozy and heartwarming.
Graphically I also have nothing to complain about it, it is beautiful!
I'm glad that I was able to read it thanks to NetGalley.
October 31, 2022
A quirky, cute, and absolutely adorable graphic novel for the spooky season!
In this graphic novel, we follow a witch who has just moved to a haunted house. It needs to be cleared of ghosts. As she is not so good with witchcraft herself, she befriends some unique and funny town's people to help her and starts to get to know ghosts by learning more about their lives.
The story is charming and would definitely work for those that need a thematic read on Halloween but are afraid to read anything truly terrifying, and to a younger audience as well. I loved not only the story itself but also each drawing. Characters are so unique! Different sizes, shapes, and colors. I loved how each was detailed with some distinctive quirks.
I am so looking forward to the next part! 😍
This book is coming out on December 6th! Make sure you do not miss out!
Thanks to Netgalley, the author and publisher for providing an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!
In this graphic novel, we follow a witch who has just moved to a haunted house. It needs to be cleared of ghosts. As she is not so good with witchcraft herself, she befriends some unique and funny town's people to help her and starts to get to know ghosts by learning more about their lives.
The story is charming and would definitely work for those that need a thematic read on Halloween but are afraid to read anything truly terrifying, and to a younger audience as well. I loved not only the story itself but also each drawing. Characters are so unique! Different sizes, shapes, and colors. I loved how each was detailed with some distinctive quirks.
I am so looking forward to the next part! 😍
This book is coming out on December 6th! Make sure you do not miss out!
Thanks to Netgalley, the author and publisher for providing an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!
November 17, 2022
This adorable little graphic novel got its start as a webcomic series with a cutesy art style and strong found family vibes. This first volume definitely felt like an introduction to the story and left me hungry for more, but it still managed to stand up on its own content wise.
I adore the art style, it's the perfect amount of spooky mixed in with the sickly sweet. Babs and Sun gave me MAJOR Princess Bubblegum and Marceline vibes, so naturally I am utterly obsessed with the two of them. I also think its super cute that they each have their own sassy little animal familiar.
I will definitely need to get my hands on volume two when it's out. Many thanks to the publisher for my gifted copy!!
I adore the art style, it's the perfect amount of spooky mixed in with the sickly sweet. Babs and Sun gave me MAJOR Princess Bubblegum and Marceline vibes, so naturally I am utterly obsessed with the two of them. I also think its super cute that they each have their own sassy little animal familiar.
I will definitely need to get my hands on volume two when it's out. Many thanks to the publisher for my gifted copy!!
June 19, 2022
An ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
In this cute graphic novel we follow a witch, who's not so good at magic, as she moves to a haunted house that definitely needs to be rid of ghosts. In order to solve her problem so she will recruit some people in town that will also become her friends. Overall it's a lovely story with witchy vibes and I believe it would be perfect for Halloween if you want to read something to get in the mood.
In this cute graphic novel we follow a witch, who's not so good at magic, as she moves to a haunted house that definitely needs to be rid of ghosts. In order to solve her problem so she will recruit some people in town that will also become her friends. Overall it's a lovely story with witchy vibes and I believe it would be perfect for Halloween if you want to read something to get in the mood.
August 26, 2024
Rating: 4 leaves out of 5
-Characters: 4/5
-Story: 4/5
-Writing: 5/5
Genre: fantasy, magic, paranormal, witch, YA
-fantasy: 5/5
-magic: 5/5
-paranormal: 5/5
-witch: 5/5
-YA: 4/5
Type: Graphic Novel
Worth?: Yeah
Hated|Disliked|Meh|It Was Okay|Liked|Really Liked|Loved
A pretty cute little book. I love the characters but the story, since it jumps all over, kinda had me put off a bit. Either way I'd probably continue this story as a palate cleanser.
-Characters: 4/5
-Story: 4/5
-Writing: 5/5
Genre: fantasy, magic, paranormal, witch, YA
-fantasy: 5/5
-magic: 5/5
-paranormal: 5/5
-witch: 5/5
-YA: 4/5
Type: Graphic Novel
Worth?: Yeah
Hated|Disliked|Meh|It Was Okay|Liked|Really Liked|Loved
A pretty cute little book. I love the characters but the story, since it jumps all over, kinda had me put off a bit. Either way I'd probably continue this story as a palate cleanser.
May 4, 2023
I really enjoyed the art style in this issue. The plot could’ve been strengthened a bit, it felt a bit choppy and the core of it a tad forgettable but overall a pretty enjoyable read.
March 26, 2025
this is so cute, my heart!
July 2, 2023
This feels more like a collection of comic strips than a proper graphic novel, as it doesn't resolve the few plot threads woven throughout and is primarily an exploration of the various characters' backstories and the beginning of their newfound friendship. There definitely wasn't a proper ending, which harkens back to comic books with cliffhangers between issues, but it was still a light and easy read full of charming artwork and endearing characters. I liked it, but I'm not sure if I'll remember to check my library for the next issue later this year because there wasn't enough story to make me think "wow, I must see how this goes." (And, honestly, there's nothing particularly unfamiliar about the backstories or personalities here; they just have a 'spooky' paranormal veneer placed atop them.)
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