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Werewoofs

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In this graphic novel we follow Mara and her family, a pack of werewolves as they try to navigate life in their small town. When Mara's father goes missing, her new friends (who can transform into dogs after getting bitten) help her try to find out what happened to him. Meanwhile, her cousin Zev, has taken over as alpha of the pack and is forcing everyone to rob businesses in town in order to get money. Can Mara and her new friends find her dad and stop Zev before it's to late?

This was a really great graphic novel. I enjoyed all of the characters and the artwork was very nice as well. Overall, I think that this book was a great read. If you like the supernatural then I think this is the book for you!

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Although I loved the premise, I couldn't quite get into this story. I found the pacing a bit slow, and it was a little hard to keep track of so many characters.

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Werewoofs is a fun and engaging story that deals with friendship, family, acceptance and struggle finding your own place and strengths.
I liked the idea, which was original, and the story open to many other possible ramifications of the narrative that I would love to read.

There are some weaknesses: first of all, the presence of so many main characters makes it difficult to give a good characterization of them, so by the end you have general information for each one but you still miss that connection that is necessary to fall in love with a story.
On the other side, some plot twist that were functional for the story itself seemed nonetheless cringy to the point of absurdity.

In general it's a nice and reading that I would reccomend to a young target! I can't wait to read more of the story in the future.

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I received an advanced copy of Werewoofs through Netgalley so I could share my review with you!

When a group of high school students are turned into weredogs in an unexpected attack, they are forced to work together in spite of their many differences. They find an unlikely ally in Mara, a werewolf from a nearby family, who is searching for her missing father. Together this group of “Werewoofs” will stand up against a dangerous rival pack and learn important truths about themselves along the way!

You can get your copy of Werewoofs today from New Paradigm Studios!

I love Val Wise’s illustration style so much, I specifically requested Werewoofs so that I could read another story with his art! I cannot imagine a more perfect pairing than Wise’s illustrations and Joelle Sellner’s werewolf storyline. I especially enjoyed how the characters connected with each other, and how they drove the plot forward. Werewoofs feels like the book equivalent of a classic childhood Halloween movie!

My Recommendation-
If you have been looking for a fun graphic novel to help crush your end-of-year reading goal, you should pick up a copy of Werewoofs! This story would be perfect for people who aren’t quite ready to move on from the Halloween monster aesthetic of last season.

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I'm always craving new werewolf stories and I was very excited when I saw this graphic novel in Netgalley's catalogue! The plot was intriguing and the art looked adorable based on the cover.

I was right about the artwork - it was consistent throughout the whole story and it was enjoyable to look at. Unfortunately, the story was trying to do too many things at once.

From Mara being an outcast at school to Mara's father disappearing out of nowhere to having plotlines with other characters, there was A LOT going on in this short graphic novel. It felt messy and it took awhile for all of the storylines to interconnect and make sense. The discovery
behind Mara's father's disappearance was jarring and didn't fit with the mood of the rest of the story.

Overall, I enjoyed reading this but I wish it had been a little more cohesive.

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Thank you for the e-arc of this book.

First of all, when I saw a werewolf story with representation and lgbtqia+ characters, I had to read it.

I love the graphic work in the story. it's the second book that I've read with Val Wise's work, and now, I can totally say that I really love this artist.
What about the story? I have to admit, I was waiting for a darker story, but it's still a good book. The characters are pretty good, the story has a pretty good end, it could be a stand-alone. The idea of weredogs is funny, and even if the story has a spooky side, I found it kinda cute.

So not what I was waiting for. But still a good and cute sotry.

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I expected this graphic novel to be a bit too childish for my taste because of the title, but it was actually such a fun read!

Mara is forced to live her high school life as a loner out of fear of being outed as a werewolf. But after a group of friends at her school inexplicably get turned into weredogs, she feels obligated to help them adjust to their new powers. Especially because it may all be related to the disappearance of her father.

I adored the diverse cast of characters in this book! We see different shapes, skin colours, and sexualities all represented in these high school characters, which made the book feel that much more real (despite the obvious fantasy themes).

The art style was so fun and gorgeous. It almost felt like watching those animated TV-shows you used to watch as a kid. What a throwback!

The only thing that may have felt a bit “off” to me was the instant friendship between the characters, even though some of them used to laugh at Mara just the week before. Though I liked how supportive they were of her eventually.

For a moment, I forgot this was supposed to be the first volume in a series so I was happily surprised it ended on a kind of “open ending”. I’m very excited to see where the rest of the story goes!

It may not have a revolutionary, mind-blowing plot but it’s definitely a fun read for all ages! It comes out December 1st so you don’t have to wait that long!

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a digital e-arc of this graphic novel!

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Werewoofs is fantastic, inventive graphic novel fantasy that draws upon lore to engage readers. Recommended reading for fun and engagement.

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I'm so happy to see more werewolf themed graphic novels these days. This one was a lot of fun with the were-dogs!! No spoilers but there is death in this comic.

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Joelle began her writing career as an advertising copywriter, creating award-winning campaigns for brands like In-N-Out Burger, Kleenex and Lexus. Since making the jump to screenwriting, she's written several romantic comedy and family telefilms including Hallmark Channel's Paris, Wine and Romance. Joelle has also written comics for Blizzard, DC, Marvel, and Dynamite Entertainment. Graphic novels for IDW/Lion Forge Comics include reboots of the NBC classic shows Saved By the Bell and Punky Brewster. Her newest graphic novel is the YA horror book, WereWoofs.
The small, Midwest town of Howlett was established, long ago, by werewolves. When ordinary humans came in, they drove the werewolves underground, but all that’s going to change when the pack alpha disappears and his nephew takes over. Working at the Paw Paw dog food mill gives him certain advantages, including corrupting the donated food at local animal shelters with the virus that creates werewolves.
In the meantime, the baby of the pack, Mara, is struggling in high school. She’s been branded the freak of the class and has no friends. When a pack of dogs from the shelter break free and attack her classmates, however, she instantly gains some friends, especially when they begin shifting into dogs themselves. Her knowledge of werewolves and werewolf training helps them bond, but that still doesn’t solve the mystery of the missing alpha nor what caused the dogs in the shelter to go crazy.
WereWoofs is a great YA graphic novel. There are horror elements, to be sure, but nothing too scary that a middle-grade or YA reader will be completely put off. Furthermore, the scenes of bullying and teasing in high school, as well as the problems with teachers, grades, crushes, etc. will connect well with a YA audience, as well as many adult readers. Val Wise’s cartoon style fits the narrative and the audience well, too. The characters are detailed enough to be realistic and not too cartoony, but they’re soft enough to not be overly realistic or scary; there’s an excellent balance that Wise has achieved with her art which only serves to propel the narrative further.
Overall, WereWoofs is a fun story about lycanthropy and high school. It’s not too graphic or over-the-top, but it’s also not too cheesy as to upset or put off any of its target readers. It’s a solid mystery, open-ended mystery tale combined with high school drama that makes for a fun read.

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I did not like this book at all. Every single character was obnoxious from the start. It got to the point I didn't care what happened to any of them. The art was decent though.

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Cute, but it read to me like it was meant for maybe the young end of teens then it got pretty dark. Detailing the dark would be spoilers but it’s something a parent might want to be aware of, Certainly a lot of kids live with this sort of crap in their lives but if it’s for a kid who doesn’t, I could see it being a bit much for under high school age and with the art style and simple story I could see a junior high kid picking it up. I enjoyed it though and liked that it could stand alone or continue in a series. There was enough here it could go either way.

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Werewoofs is cute but don’t let the illustration trick you into thinking there aren’t also dark and violent moments too! This graphic novel follows Mara, a werewolf who is trying to keep her magic identity secret while also navigating the human world. She meets a group of friends who mysteriously turn into dogs and helps then figure out how the transformation works. Each character of the group is lovingly drawn, with their own teenage issues to deal with, and adorable dog personality. Definitely worth a read! Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced review copy, all opinions are my own.

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I wanted to read this since val wise was the artist and i love his work. The art was a 5/5

The book itself tho,,,, eeeesssshhhh
The dialogue was unrealistic and janky. The plot was convoluted and messy. I barely skimmed the last half cause I just couldnt with the writing anymore

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This one was a fun graphic novel, even if it had a dark undertone. I loved the idea of belonging that is clearly presented here (to a pack, to a family, to a group of friends), and the fact that you can find friends even in the hardest of times. I also enjoyed the twist of transforming into other animals rather than wolves, I found it refreshing. It does touch dark subjects like murder and abduction, so be mindful of that if you decide to read it. But ot was a fun and quick read, entertaining and with enough hope to make it enjoyable to read. Thanks to @netgalley and the publishers for the copy provided for this review.

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Really liked the artwork and the illustration style, but the story was kinda rushed for me.
I still liked the secondary characters and the cute little animals.

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I wasn't able to enlarge the text or the pages so I couldn't read this but from what I could see it appears to have quality illustrations. It looks interesting enough to risk purchasing it for our library to see if the content is as good as I hope it to be.

I received this arc from netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

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This is a cute idea for a graphic novel, and I think that teens in particular will enjoy reading this. I enjoyed the concept of the weredogs and werewolves being friends. It had a lot of ideas packed into this one graphic novel, and I was giggling and enjoying much of the adventure.

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3 stars - I liked it

This was a cute comic about a group of high schoolers who get turned into dog shifters. I liked the characters and seeing them grow as the story went on. Also I loved that they all found friendship through this experience. Overall, this was cute and interesting. I can see a teenager enjoying the story and the art style.

Trigger Warnings: loss of a parent, murder, violence, hostage situation

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Werewoofs is an interesting take on the myth of the werewolf. In the town of Howlette, werewolves are real but after a treaty with the humans, are now in hiding.

One day at school, a group of children are bitten by a random pack of dogs who have seemingly gone feral. Each child, in turn, becomes a were-dog. And the breed of the one they were bitten by.

This graphic novel felt like it had too many ideas it was trying to handle so they were all condensed for the sake of being able to cram them all in. And that's disappointing.

One character is gay and we see him struggling to get the attention of the boy he's interested in (more on him later, I have a bone to pic.) (pun unintended.) Then there's poverty, how assumptions can damage relationships and the fear of being able to be accepted for who you really are.

It's a lot to try to cram into a single volume and due to that, it's not done well. Which is a letdown after seeing Joelle Sellner's resume and the big names she been able to handle in the past. DC, Blizzard, IDW. That's not the quality storytelling we get here.

The art was stunning and I loved it, absolutely loved it. Val Wise get's an A+ from me. His art really added the heaviness and lightness in spots it was needed and I loved his style.

When it comes to character development and character relationships, I stopped caring. Why? Because the pacing in this graphic novel is awful. One page, something is happening and the next page, an indeterminant amount of time has passed and things have progressed. Some things weren't set up for the characters until about midway through and it was a bit ham-fisted in my opinion. Pls, the writing was just a bit weak in some places, kind of awkward.

It has promise but since it's a first volume, they needed to cut some of the ideas out or make it longer. Something, because what the reader ends up getting is an awkwardly paced story that sort of throws events at you.

I have thoughts on how the gay character was handled and to see them, the rest of the review is on my blog theworldsbetweenpages.wordpress.com

I received this arc for free in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher.

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