Brindille

I have been yearning to grab some more graphic novels with fantasy vibes, and this book did it! If you're looking for an absolutely beautiful book that gives off Disney-fantasy vibes (think Fantasia, Sleeping Beauty - some of those gorgeous classics), and will make you smile then grab Brindille. I was honestly surprised how engaged I was with this book. I needed to binge it and putting it down hurt. I absolutely loved every second I spent in this world and I want more. The sketches are fantastic, the colours are beautiful and the story is just so wicked. The story can be a little... hard to follow and odd. But it was a beautiful one, so I'll give it that. Three out of five stars. Thank you to NetGalley and Diamond Book Distributors for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.

I received an eARC copy from Diamond Book and Magnetic Press via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. In the middle of the night, a roaring forest fire pushes Twig off the wall into memory loss. Upon waking up, she notices fairy-goblin-troll-like creatures that are curious to learn more about her. Twig is clueless about who she is and what has happened to cause her unconsciousness; she remembers nothing more than the flames and the fall of the wall. Her adventures start here, as she learns that her life is in danger and, to help herself, she needs to restore her memory, to know who she really is. She must fight a mysterious enemy, called "The Horde," commanded by the Shadow Hunters. With every challenge she faces, accompanied by the Wolf guardian angel (fox, that you?!) and with each small tie that connects her to her past, the writer built up an incredible world, a beautiful story of a chosen fighter, magical creatures, and dark villains. We see an exquisite and creative example of bravery, growth, and acceptance. The plot itself is amazing, and I truly enjoyed reading this beautiful graphic novel; I felt excited more and more with each page turned. The confusion was present, I'm not gonna lie, and I felt like a few panels were missing to complete the story. However, immersing myself in it more, I realised that there is nothing truly missing, that everything is placed just right, corresponding to the tale in our hands. On the other hand, I would have appreciated some more flashbacks of Twig's past life, more details about the Wolf (where did the Wolf come from, how did it end up as Twig's guardian angel), or why the Shadow Hunters were looking for her and what is her final destination. So yes, I still have some unanswered questions. Now, a bit about the artwork. And what artwork is it! The beautifully depicted illustrations, the magnificent details that work in the ultimate accordance with the plot's rhythm, the rich palette of deeper and darker expressiveness, the light and the lack of if, oh ever so lovely and fantastic! All these details brought this phantasmagorical world into life, and I want more of it; I am in love. Breath-taking!

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this. I absolutely loved the artwork in this story, it's gorgeous! And the story was very thrilling, I kept wondering what was going to happen next! Would definitely recommend it.