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Nov 17, 2012
Shannon
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Not very many novels, let alone a graphic novel, stir up a visible emotional response from me (for example: something might be funny but I'll rarely laugh out loud.) This book, however, made me cry within the first 15 pages. Now, that's an accomplishment! I'll admit though, I'm a bit of a softy when it comes to moms or husbands dying, so your mileage may vary with that.
The story is a familiar one; a magical object passed down in the family contains enough power to save the world, and a young gir ...more
The story is a familiar one; a magical object passed down in the family contains enough power to save the world, and a young gir ...more