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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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

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'.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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

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)

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.

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.

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.

Marjorie is running an unsuccessful laundry business after her mom has passed and her father is still grieving. Over in the land of ghosts is Wendell, a ghost who tells tall tales but has no friends. Their paths cross in the hopes that they can help each other.

This is very emotional story, with some comedic relief from Wendell. The artwork is beautiful and has a very muted blue color scheme. I would have liked to see their two paths woven together a little more. Some of the side character interactions could have had more depth, but the parts pertaining to the main characters were nice and I liked the afterlife aspect with the different ghost towns.

I enjoyed reading Sheets by Brenna Thurmmler, but I could not help but feel like something was missing from the somber graphic novel. Sheets is centered on grief and dealing with death. Struggling to cope after the death of her mother, teen Marjorie is forced to become the adult. She has to look after her father, who is struggling with depression, and her little brother; attend high school; and run the family laundromat business, where they all live and work. At school, she is invisible to most and visible to bullies who make fun of her job. In addition an adult man threatens and tries to sabotage the laundromat in order to intimidate Majorie to relinquish the business for his own use. And as if this isn't enough, young Wendell, a ghost who is unhappy being dead and surrounded by other spirits, haunts Marjorie and her business and makes things worse.

My problem with Sheets is that the narrative is imbalanced. Majorie's part of the story is solid and well fleshed out. I wanted to learn more about the Land of Ghosts and about Wendell which just skims the surface on the themes of grief and death. The characters are distinct, and the villain, Mr. Saubertuck, is self-absorbed and very easy to hate. The ghosts, who must wear sheets to be visible, are every bit as sympathetic as the humans and easily noted as a metaphor to how Majorie feels on a daily basis. The artwork is charming and makes a clear distinction between the graphic novel's two worlds, Marjorie's warm, colored world and Wendell's stark, monochrome Land of Ghosts adds life (and death) and dimension to the story. Panels also vary in size, which enriches the narrative. While I didn't love Sheets like I wanted to, I would recommend reading it and I look forward to reading more from Thrummler as she has a lot of potential as a graphic novelist.