Short but packs a punch. There were moments of shock that I didn't expect and also moments I laughed. I think some of the other girls stories could be explored more and it would be interesting to see what is going on in their situations.

Enjoyed this graphic novel as a person new to the genre.

I gave up on this book about half way through. The art style was just not for me nor was the story. It just didn’t keep my attention.

I absolutely love this graphic novel. I like how the story wasn't melodramatic. i also liked how the girls didn't give up on Paloma and their friendship is wholesome. The plot, unqiue characters and art style are very interesting! Thank you to the publisher for giving me this opportunity to read this novel.

I adored this read and truly found it heartbreaking. I admired the strength and determination of the misfits club and their unconditional acceptance of Paloma. The art style was excellent and suited the plot brilliantly. I also though the illustrators attention to detail was fantastic. Both the dialogue and the plot were believable and executed well by the author, and the underlying message shone clear at the end, leaving a powerful take home for the reader. I’m excited to learn more about the characters, and see where the series takes us.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for sending me this graphic novel arc in exchange for an honest opinion.

Paloma is a troubled girl, she doesn't talk to anyone, she's changed homes and foster families several times, and this time she's not looking to be liked by her new foster family.
While Paloma is a girl who doesn't interact with anyone, a group of 4 girls called The Misfits, are looking for Paloma to join them and be friends, but Paloma won't make it easy for them.

I really liked the story, it has a very interesting premise and it is that being a graphic novel, we can see exactly the emotions of all the characters, it also touches somewhat strong themes that if it is necessary to enter with caution to the story.

It was a complicated story to read but it was beautiful, thanks to the art of this story we can connect a lot with each of the girls who appear in the story, each one has problems and we do not see it as something passing, but the characters feel so real that you empathize with all of them.

In so few pages it makes you feel a lot of things and the way this one turned out, I need more stories about the girls because I want to get to know them a lot more.

This book follows a newly formed club, The Misfits Club for Girls, as they try to recruit a fifth member. Paloma, the fifth member has bounced around from foster home to foster home due to a troubled past. When her foster mom makes a deal: make a friend or get out, she tries everything to make it appear as though she has a friend, without really making one. When the Misfits Club for Girls tries to recruit her and become her friend, she rejects. We then follow the group as they uncover Paloma’s past to try to get their fifth member. Tossed in, one member, Celeste, often has mysterious cuts on her. Sierra is exploring her sexual orientation. Apolline is living her best, gay life. And Chelonia just has all her sh*t together and uses her intense hacking skills to unite the group.

This book was good and enjoyable, but not great. The plot holes were honestly quite distracting.

First, what is going on with Celeste, is she hurting herself? Being abused? Are we gonna solve this problem?

Second, WTF was with that escalation of the Sierra situation. First, she makes one comment about boobs after a rugby game, next thing we know, she is grabbing Apolline’s boobs and kissing her out of nowhere. Then, we don’t get a resolution to their relationship. Do they stay together in secret forever? Do they separate because Sierra isn’t ready to come out? Is Sierra really gay? Why is Apolline so okay with this secret relationship? It doesn’t quite make sense.

Also, how did Chelonia become so perfect?

Why did they want to help Paloma so bad anyway? What made her SOOOO important. Surely there are other, nicer people at the school that have no friends.

Also, I feel like this book should have been MUCH longer. One page we learn that Paloma was bullied by a girl in her foster home, next thing we know, everyone from that home died in a fire - not to mention we just assume she tried to trick another foster kid into setting fire to a trash barrel.

And give Paloma a break, she sucks as a person, but as soon as she finds friends, you kill off her foster mom?! Really?!

I feel like we were so focused on Paloma that we acted like the other characters were A-okay even though there was clear evidence to the contrary.

2.5 stars

Thank you Netgalley for. Providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A decent coming-of-age story that follows a teen who has been shuffled around foster homes. I liked the intended message of this graphic novel and its themes, but overall everything just felt rushed and not explored enough. Most of the characters lacked depth and didn't really get enough scenes, which I thought was quite a waste considering the vibrant cast. The ending also came out of nowhere with no foreshadowing.

this was such an interesting read! i enjoyed it a lot, even though there was odd pacing here and there, but the story itself is amazing and fun! i'd definitely read volume 2 of this graphic novel.

- thanks to netgalley and the publisher for providing me with the digital arc in exchange for an honest review.

I received a copy of this comic book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This graphic novel has tough subjects but interesting unique characters and nice art! Each character seems to have their own troubles that make them outcasts in their school. First volume is mostly focused on Paloma, a orphaned girl rotating nonstop in the foster system and how she finds her place in the world.🙂
I enjoyed the story very much and as there is yet so much we do not know about the other girls then I’m intrigued to read more about the Misfits Club! 😉

Although pacing on this book could be odd at times I got really into the character of Paloma and am excited to see the rest of the books. I feel there is a mystery waiting to be uncovered what is Chelonia's deal? I need to know. Bring on number 2!

Even though I love reading comics for those days when you need a short, fast read, I'm not usually one to follow up on a series or anything. But this story made me want to look for the next volumes. The characters are really unique, with different stories and struggles, and the story clearly states that there's much more to them than we are initially shown. I really enjoyed the sensibility with which Paloma's arc was handled, at the same time that the other friends all had space to introduce themselves and tell us what to expect for the future.

I really liked this graphic novel , 5 girls who are considered to be misfits form a club to feel empowered. These girls all have their own stories and arc which were all beautiful written and I'm excited to read more in the future .

I think it was a good read, and fairly quick, but I’m unsure how I feel about it as a whole. it didn’t particularly have a lasting effect, even though graphic novellas are easily capable of this, and I feel some elements were clunky within the story.

I really REALLY tried to like this, but yet again, not really my type of comic. This is the second one from Europa Comics I’ve read, and also the second one that was made by a French artist… I’m sensing a “style” here and I’m not sure I like it. I’m not European, I’m a latine from Brazil, so I really won’t get how society works on France. I know it’s different. But the way these artists try to tell a story is so not… cool? I mean, artistic freedom is everything and I agree each artist has it’s own style, but oh boy, it’s really tiring the way they try to do it. The story and the characters are so shallow and borderline annoying. I can’t relate to any of them, or even feel any empathy.

There are a lot of trigger warnings on this story that deserved to me explicit at the beginning, and clearly it wasn’t. If you’re gonna read this one, some of these TW include: suicide, death by fire, being orphaned, trauma, grief, homophobic language, one of the girls probably being abused or self-harming (not very explicit but implied), one of the girls abusing her ex-boyfriend.. Maybe I’m forgetting some, but this is pretty much it. This comic can be very triggering for some people, so be careful if you’re gonna read it.

Overall, I just think this wasn’t for me. I really liked the art style tho. It’s very beautiful, so kudos for the artist. Your art style rocks! But anyways.. maybe European people are living on another wavelength, but eh… I don’t think I wanna go there. Peace!

I loved this! It was such a warming but heartbreaking story. I loved the plot, the characters and the artwork. The only thing I wished it's that it was longer but I truly hope it will expand over various novels. The Misfits Club for Girls is a must-read!

This book is beautifully illustrated and is about five girls who have problems fitting in decide to join forces and form a club, which they feel will empower them to face their own individual problems. In this volume we follow one of the girls named Paloma, who has some problems from her past. It's a pretty depressing story to read but I'm looking forward to the next one!

trigger warning
<spoiler> suicide, death by fire, being orphaned, trauma, grief </spoiler>

Four girls form the misfit club for girls because it's been them against the rest of the world, anyway. Might be more fun if you have company. Their first goal as a club: Get Paloma to join.

Paloma is an orphan in the foster care system and is currently with her 16th foster family, a woman who gave her a challenge: You can leave if you make friends. Real friends. You have one year.

This was hard to read but beautiful, not only in the illustration style but also in the story and the message behind it. The main cast of people is very three dimensional, all with their own hobbies and personalities that are to be explored slowly - because these girls haven't had it easy so far and have build a protective shell around themselves. All of them, not only Paloma.

Will keep an eye out for further installments, I need to know how it goes on!
The arc was provided by the publisher.

This graphic novel is about a group of isolated and estranged girls who decide to ban together and form a Misfit Club. This volume focuses on one of the girls, Palmoa, who is a foster kid with lots of issues. The story was a bit rushed and disjointed, but I am really interested in reading the next volume. I also really enjoyed the art.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

The Misfits Club for Girls by BeKa and Camille Méhu is a YA graphic novel that will appeal to fans of the female friendship in Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang's bestselling Paper Girls series. The story revolves around Paloma, a "troubled teen" who has bounced around from foster home to foster home. This time though, she meets four high school girls, who have formed The Misfits Club for Girls. Each girl has a problem of their own, and they want Paloma to join them. But with her past of failed or ended friendships, will Paloma be able to put her trust into these four girls who she's just met?

Overall, The Misfits Club for Girls is an excellent YA graphic novel that would be the perfect gift for any girl going through high school and having difficulty fitting in. One highlight of this book is the stunning artwork. It reminded me of the Instagram artwork of daisukerichard and also of Hayao Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli films. I did take off 1 star, because the book felt rather short to me. At 66 pages, it is about a bit over 1/3 the size of a typical graphic novel. I wish that it had been longer, because I felt that the story wasn't really complete. I would definitely check out Volume 2 if I have the opportunity. If you're intrigued by the description, or if you're a fan of graphic novels in general, you can check out this book, which is available now!