Thank you to Europe Comics for providing me with an early copy of Hématite

I enjoyed this graphic novel. It seems to be translated from French, and it was translated beautifully.
Especially n the places where Hématite's poetry was shown.

The art was also beautiful. It truly did feel like it was Autumn as I was reading it. It was very atmospheric and my favorite.

It is a cute story until it isn't. I didn't see the end coming, which means this will be a series.
I will continue on with the volumes as they come out.

⭐️4 STARS⭐️

'Hematite' is stunningly illustrated and paints a fantastic atmosphere right from the beginning. The artist uses muted colours, that work well for this setting. There's also a bit of humor to loosen up the mood.
We learn about Hematite's family and their expactations, but also accompany the MC finding to herself and exploring friendships. So in this rather short comic there's actually a lot going on.
I'd say for the majority it's a rather cute graphic novel, though towards the end it gets quite dark.

Firstly, thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with this eArc!

This was so fun! I really have to start reading more graphic novels. I’ll definitely be picking this up once it hits shelves!

Vampires? Check!
Other Paranormal creatures? Check!
Humour? CHECK!!

I highly recommend this!

3.5 stars.

This book is a lovely read. I enjoyed the setting of a school for different monsters but with the 'human student' element. The graphics showed the setting and the characters emotions so well. The book ended on a cliff-hanger and I am intrigued to see what would happen next.

I’m familiar with the brilliant artwork of Victoria Maderna, in fact I’m the proud owner one of her gouaches.
So, naturally I was eager to review “Hématite”, snippets of which I’d already seen on her social media pages.
I love her atmospheric drawings, the architecture and the critters she creates. With an “octopus” pet, a ghoul, sorry “draugr” bezzie, those elegant but ever so haughty parents and, of course, EMILE, Hématite tells a great story of love, coming of age and loss.
I guess and hope there will be more?