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Sheets

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Sheets had serious pacing problems, starting out slow then finishing fast. Definitely could have used a much stronger storyline and some character development.

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This becomes one of my favorites graphic novels for its colourful and splendid artworks and the story. There were so many things happening but showed through a very subtle artworks. Human world and ghost work collided in the most cutesy way. Okay.like I am never going to look at my sheets in a normal way again but ghost wearing a sheet can never scare me as well I think.

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I enjoyed Brenna's graphic novel. It is cute and well-depicted. Though I didn't connect with her characters at all and I think that's the main problem with this story. It is inventive, the artwork is stunning, but the characters are not compelling to read. I wish it had a stronger storyline.

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Weird and Different, but ultimately really impactful. I learned a lot about my own relationship with loneliness in a way I didn't expect, but I find very valuable. I think this is a great read for younger audiences since I really liked all the illustrations, the style of them just made the story better and better.

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This graphic novel was so sweet and ethereal. I really enjoyed the illustrations and the color scheme used. I hope to see more from Thummler in the future!

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Incredibly sweet book, with absolutely beautiful illustrations and a stunning pastel colour palette.

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A smart book that warms your heart. The writing is amazing and the plot is well written! The characters are so relatable. The only thing that bagged me was the end. But all in all was a good effort and you must read it.

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*** I received this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review, thank you so much to Lion Forge publisher for giving me the opportunity to read and review Sheets! ***

First I would like to apologize that I am writing this review so late and not write it last year during the summertime, yea I am that late in the ball game my only excuse is my health problem got in the way so I couldn't write a lot of reviews last year because of my heal issue. So I am sincerely sorry to Lion Forge publisher for writing this review so late. Now let's get into the review now, shall we? This was such a cute and bittersweet graphic novel I really did love and enjoy everything in this awesome graphic novel it made me feel so many feelings while reading it. Now I don't want to go into any details about Sheets because I think all you readers should read this book and see if you enjoy this book as I did. I think this book is a really great middle-grade book as well it teaches us about loss, grief, identity, and true friendship. I felt so bad for Wendell a ghost boy who died so young he really is trying to find his identity and fit in the world that he is in sorry I totally don't remember the world is called that Wendell is in. But I felt so many emotions when he first enters that world and he had no clue at first what happens to him the adult ghost starts teaching him everything about the world that Wendell is in. And one of his daily routines as a ghost is to death therapy which it was really ineffective in every way for Wendell. Wendell really wanted to find a purpose in the forbidden human world. We also met a thirteen-year-old human girl name, Marjorie Glatt who is in charge of the family laundry business. Now I felt so bad for Marjorie because she is a struggling teenager trying to go to school and handle the family laundry business as well while trying to grief for a loved one that she recently lost at the same time. Now I do think that is a lot for Marjorie to go through bt herself but she manages it quite well even though she sometimes wants to give up everything so it can be much easier for her. But Marjorie is a much stronger teenager that you can ever image, I was so rooted for both Marjorie and Wendell while reading Sheets that I was so proud of them when I read the last chapter in this graphic novel. Ahh and before I forget the graphic art is so cute and adorable I absolutely love looking at the artwork so much while reading Sheets. The writing style and dialogue is crisp, flawless and very understandable to read. All and all I absolutely loved and adore Sheets so much that I do highly recommend this book to everybody.

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i didn't know what i was really going into, so i didn't have any big expectations. It was a nice story with a pretty original idea, but i can see that it could be executed in a little better way, but still i would say that it was a really sweet graphic novel

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Loved this book so much! It was just the right mix of quirky, cute, and a little creepy! Loved the way the art helped the story showcase a new level of depth as well.

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This was honestly the most adorable graphic novel ever! I loved the art, and I loved the stories; though I was personally a bit more interested in the story of the ghost. This is definitely a recommendation for everyone who wants to start reading more graphic novels but doesn't immediately want to dive into something 'big'.

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Sheets is a middle grade graphic novel about a young girl going through tough times, but she doesn't give up or give in. She works at her family's laundry mat. Turns out the laundry mat is haunted. Friendships are made. It's an overall great story. Very inspiring tale. I dig the artwork. The cover caught my attention, but the story is just as good as the art.

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I would like to wrap myself up in this cute pastel world filled with ghosts, that's the aesthetic I reach for.

Sheets is a sweet little narrative that focuses on Marj, who runs a laundromat, and Wendell, a ghost. Both struggle to fit in their respective environments and through some hi-jinks with incredibly high stakes, the two team up to help each other.

Very cute, love the art style and while it tends more towards the bitter of the bittersweet, it definitely ends happily and satisfyingly.

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This book was easy to read and quick to get through. The drawings were morose at best, and not detailed enough I think. Many people were highly anticipating this read, but ugh it was such a downer. I didn't know what was true and what was not. I also felt that the ending was rushed. I know this wasn't supposed to be a warm, fuzzy book, but it could still have some like able characters or SOME redeeming qualities.

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'Sheets' came recommended by a friend, and I'm glad I was able to read this not-so-spooky small-town and small-business tale.

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Sheets provides a whimsical, unique art style with a fun, but thought-provoking narrative. A must-read.

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Sheets is a sweet graphic novel about a young teen running her family’s laundry business and the afterlife of a ghost who finds himself at said laundry business. This was such an endearing story. The illustrations were cartoon-like and adorable. A great story – I really enjoyed it! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (5/5 stars)

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Fabulous story and art in this graphic novel about a girl whose family runs a laundromat and the town jerk trying to take it from them and the ghost who moves in and helps with the laundry. Sweet and melancholy and a great read.

Thank you to the publisher for extending an advance reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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Sheets not only pleases the eye but also tugs your heartstrings.

The story follows Marjorie who tries to save her mother's laundromat from going to the hands of a businessman, while her father suffers from the loss of her mother. The story isn't complicated but it's so heavy on the heart that you'll start feeling right from the start. It follows friendship, an unusual friendship at that, between Marjorie and a ghost. But this isn't your mainstream ghost--it's a cute ghost under the sheets. Yes, talk about uniqueness!

The art is just another amazing aspect of this book. The colors are so mild and cute that they immediately pull you into the right mood of the setting. The art has valid imperfections and subtle scribbles that make it all the more real. Definitely worth reading! The only reason I pulled back a star was for the pacing; as a lover of fast-paced stories, I felt the pages turning slowly and that disappointed me at times. Though, it has nothing to do with the main story and its element so go in without considering my rating.

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Absolutely stunning, vibrant and touching portrayal of grief, friendship and family. It's been a while since I've read something with such a wonderful, thoughtful story and immersive artwork that carries it through in every page.

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