3.5 stars! A dark fantasy graphic novel steeped in folklore that explores generational trauma and breaking the cycle. The art style was perfect for the story and really added to the grittiness of it. I really loved the goblin creatures in this. I’ve never seen them depicted like they were in this novel. It was refreshing. I really enjoyed the small town setting and the sense of community it had. The story was quick and never felt like it was meandering too long. I really loved the house as a character and how it grieved just like the family who lived in it. This story is definitely dark. I am grateful that the author provided trigger warnings at the beginning. Trigger warnings include: suicide, domestic abuse, and depression.
*Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for my honest review!*
This book was such a beautiful mix of self-discovery, magic, and emotional depth. At its heart, it’s about a young woman who inherits a house she never expected, only to uncover long-buried family secrets and the truth of her own identity as a witch.
The illustrations flowed perfectly with the story and truly allowed us to dig into the full narrative of both past and present.
I thought this was a cute story. It gave you everything you would want. Personal growth and friendship growth. Along with family and generational growth. I think teens will be able to relate to this, and I understood it on my level. All in all a sweet story.