Not only does Elle(s) show the many facets of a human being but it also gives us a lesson in friendship.

I though this was a very clever way to teach empathy.

I usually don't read comics that much because I am very picky when it comes to the style of art I like but this one I absolutely adored. The comic is very bright and colorful and cute, which is something I personally just love.
Storywise I am definitely interested in where the story is going from where this first episode left us because it was finally getting interesting.
In the beginning everything happened a bit fast for my liking, Elle befriended a group of friends and there just were a lot characters and I would have loved to get to know them better! But we just get told that all of them are suddenly friends with Elle and I don't know, I just wished we would have seen more of the friendship because it is important for Elle.
But overall I really liked this first installment and would definitely pick up the next!

'Elle (s)' is a beautiful graphic novel that follows Elle and her different personas at a new school, making new friends and learning to trust them. But she finds out something about herself that blocks her.

I LOVED this book. It has amazing friendships and the characters are so loveble, it's a really easy read. Also the illustrations are impeccable!

I can't find this book on goodreads, so maybe the publisher can help? Goodreads is a good way for books to get popular, and this one deserves it. It's also the best place to review a book and people usually buy the books i review.

Such a unique concept! And that ending cliffhanger 😳 Can't wait for the next volume to know what's gonna happen and to learn more about the main character!!! Thank you Netgalley for providing with this ARC!!

A really good look to the different personalities of Elle. It's a fast-paced graphic novel with lots of substance.

This graphic novel follows a young girl called Elle who's just switched schools because of something that happened at her old school. Elle has an undiagnosed dissociative identity disorder so it's not always easy for her to talk to her friends, but as we found out, her friends are really supportive and sweet.
I'm still a newbie to the world of graphic novels, so I have only read a few of them, but this is definitely the best so far. The plotline is captivating for someone like me who is interested in psychology and mental health because I think that the representation in this book is pretty accurate.
As an amateur artist, I found the art style absolutely stunning. The characters are original, easily recognizable and most importantly, incredibly adorable. I also admire the idea of Elle's different hair colours with different personalities and the overall brilliant work with colours. The illustrator did a great job.
The only problem I had with this graphic novel is that it's too short and maybe a little bit too fast. I felt like I just got really invested in the story and then it ended. But I am really excited for a sequel because I just need more of Elle and her friends! This is a 5 star read for sure. I recommend this to everyone who enjoys beautiful illustrations and realistic imperfect characters. Perfect for a rainy afternoon.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers of this book for the e-ARC!

I was granted eARC access to Elle(s) via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

*Actual rating: 3.5
First of all, the art style for this is absolutely stunning, and it definitely reminds me of Pixar's 'Inside Out'. I really Liked how Elle's different personalities were showcased with different haircolours, and I'm very intrigued by the world in Elle's head, where all the different personalities are living (Even though we don't get to explore the world very much in this volume).

I really like the concept of this graphic novel if I'm being honest, however it's extremely short. It felt like I was thrown into the story, and the actual beginning didn't make a whole lot sense until the very end. We don't get a whole lot of answers, and we're left with a major cliffhanger at the end.

That being said, I will however want to pick up any future volumes, because I'm intrigued to see where the storyline is going. In the meantime I'll go back and look at the amazing artworks in this volume.

Absolutely gorgeous artwork: colorful and detailed without being overly busy or hyperstimulating, and beautifully expressive as well, which is important to the story.

The plot starts out very cute and charming, then turns slightly puzzling, and then intriguing.

The story gets slightly piecey and spotty when the mysterious/unusual element is introduced, and that sort of bothered me because I felt like the turnaround in both pace and subject was a little abrupt.

It’s not entirely my cup of tea, but I really do love the artwork!

Elle(s) is about a young girl with multiple personalities, and how those personalities affect her life when the surface. While I’m only somewhat familiar with personality disorders like this, this graphic novel seems to handle it decently. She has little control over which personality surfaces when, and each one has its own trigger. The story was told in an extremely quick manner that, in some cases, felt rushed. The ending also leaves a lot o more questions than not, but that’s expected given it’s the first of a series. The art is absolutely stunning, and the characters all seem interesting, although little is touched on with any of them, including the lead. All in all, it was a fun, quick read that was definitely worth it.

This review is based on an ARC copy.

I was gripped from the first moment. I want to know more. The story is interesting and unique and I have not seen it before so it was fun to be drawn in. I think more stories should feature mental health with supportive undertones.

This is a good first comic book that deals with mental health that I’ve read.

Mental health comes with stigma, and it shouldn’t. It’s an illness like any other and nothing to fear, what is fearful is the unknown when you don’t understand something.

This young girl was now in another school.

But what happens when they see her personality change?
Her rapid mood swings are depicted in full different varying pictorial colours of Elle. I thought that a brilliant touch to depict each part of her various mood swings.

The one that stood out to me was the little one with oversized glasses on she brought a lot of humour to a serious subject.

Highly recommend for YA.

Such an adorable and smart graphic novel!
The idea to represent Elle’s personalities with different hair color is actually brillant! I loved the art so much: it’s vibrant and expressive. It’s about friendship with a dodge of mystery and a lot of heart! Highly recommend.

I enjoyed the ideas this story presented. The topics of mental health, identity, and both the internal and external struggle to find your place. In your mind, your family, and the world around you.

The story is a bit short, around 100 pages, but definitely enough to get sucked in and wanting more. And enough to leave on a cliff hanger!

Hopefully this will get a second installment, because I liked where the story was going.
The art was gorgeous. So beautiful, colorful, and the idea of colors changing; brilliant.

My only complaint was this book was only provided in a PDF format, which made it difficult to read and impossible to zoom if I couldn't read text.

**Thank you to Europe Comics and Netgally for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.**

Ahh I'm so sad this was just issue 1 and I can't yet continue to get to know Elle, her many alters, and her fantastic gang of friends.

It was so great to read a story about a young girl with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and to see this repped in fiction. I really felt for Elle and wanted to get to know her and her alters better. Issue 1 was a great introduction to her and I loved the scenes of her and her friends, especially Maëlys who is honestly just the friend everyone needs in their life.

I'm so intrigued to see where this comic series goes and honestly so impressed by the gorgeous illustrative work so far! Glad to see a project like this being co-funded and supported by the Creative European Programme of the European Union. Such an important one for young people, especially, to see and understand that what you're seeing of somebody on the outside reflects only a small portion of what's going on on the inside.

Big love to the creators of this comic! I hope it helps people of all ages with DID feel seen and for those without DID, I hope it breaks down some of the stigma and helps them to understand what living with DID is like. This is definitely a comic I'd recommend to readers of all ages!

*Thank you to the publishers and netgalley for an e=arc of this book in exchange for a honest review*
Elle(s) is a graphic novel about a girl called elle who has Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID).
Elle(s) for me was a fun quick read, The graphic novel is around 100 pages and the artwork was beautiful and very colourful..

I really enjoyed the storyline and really wanted more, but it finished on a cliffhanger. I really can't wait to read the next one.

Everything is normal when Elle moves to a new town and starts at a new school... at first. After making friends and settling into a routine, something changes. Elle begins to show different, colorful personalities that test the strength of her new friendships. When she sets out to discover the truth about herself, she may find more than she bargained for.

Elle(s) is a beautiful new graphic novel with stunning illustrations. The characters really come to life on the page, each with unique personalities bubbling up through the dialogue and illustrations. The concept behind the story is really unique and engaging. I can’t wait to see what lies in store for the Elle(s) next!

I absolutely loved this book! It pictures (in a very easy way to understand) what it is like to deal with mental illness. I really felt for the main character. The daily struggle to try to control one self. The constant battle with mental illness as well as the way it not only affects the person suffering from it but also the people surrounding them. It’s a book that makes you pause and think. I would definitely recommend this book to any kid/teen suffering from mental illness as well as someone who wants to understand the illness better. I commend the author for their approach to the subject. It was made brilliantly. It was an easy and quick read. I’d definitely read it again.

📚 A New Favourite Graphic Novel 📚

Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me access to an eARC of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review!!

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I won’t lie I requested this graphic novel based on the art style because I mean just look at it! I wish I could draw like that and I love it! Every single page is full of beautiful vibrant artwork that really brought the characters and their stories to life! But also, the story is amazing too!

I read this in about an hour and from the beginning I knew it would be one of my favourites! The story has so much meaning to it as well as it explores the discovery and emotions of multiple personality disorder really effectively in a way that grips but also educated the reader. It feels strange to say but I feel like I learned from this graphic novel and I’d definitely recommend it to everyone!

Reread: ✅ 100%!
Recommend: ✅ Definitely if you love beautiful illustrations and a meaningful story!

A graphic novel about a high school girl, Elle, who has DID Dissociative Identity Disorder. Her alters manifest when she is stressed or angry, or too shocked to process information or emotions. The first tome is good, but the art is better than the writing. I wish they didn't make Linotte such an absent-minded person, who confuses "Saturday and Sandwich". Let's have all female characters strong for once, especially as she is blond. The cast is quite diverse, but could be even more inclusive and diverse. Like, both the main character and the love interest are white. And people of colors are secondary characters... I will read tome 2. I don't know if I like the images of the alters being trapped and chained, nor the weird feeling of a white explorer when set in different parts of the world. Could have improved on that. The artist is very good at capturing human expressions and body language.

I just read this absolutely gorgeous book (in one sitting) by one of the most talented illustrators I know, Aveline Stockart. I had the privilege to follow along on her journey of creating this book through her Instagram, and so I know just how much love and effort was put into this project.

If you are a fan of beautifully illustrated scenes, lighting and characters look no further! I honestly couldn't have hoped for anything more from this. Not only was I intrigued about the art within this book but I went in not knowing anything about the plot at all. As I was turning the pages there was new information to patch this beautiful story together. It definitely sets the scene up for more titles from Kid Toussain & Stockart - ending on a cliff hanger that I am looking forward to reading more about!

This graphic novel tackles some more complex themes such as mental health disorders, friendship, family and identity. The plot follows Elle, a teenage girl who is having a hard time controlling her five personalities who seem to take over whenever they please. These personalities are portrayed through different hair colours which is only aided beautifully with character design that displays a huge range of emotion. Who is Elle really? And what will her friends think when they see who she really is?