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"The book ends with some unanswered questions, and I am happily looking forward to the rest of the series to find out what happens. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and I am confident it will be popular with upper elementary and middle school readers. Those readers navigating their own coming-of-age stories will find humor, comfort, and a thrilling story with The Girl and the Glim."

The art and story captures nostalgia vibes with vibrant colors, expressive characters and a mix of 80’s-90’s with a modern style. The book reads very cinematographically, is fast-paced and funny. Could definitely see it as a movie following the steps of Wimpy Kid.

A fun graphic novel about moving, identity, and acceptance with a dash of the supernatural. The story is compelling, the art vibrant and absolutely wonderful to look at. The story does struggle with pacing, however the loose ends give me hope there will be a sequel!

Thank you to NetGalley and publishers for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was such a sweet book. I really appreciate the commentary and personification of what “Glim” is. The illustrations were stunning and I related to Bridgette’s journey of discovery and self. I definitely think that this will be an assistive tool in opening discussions with teens about finding their place and dealing with anxiety and stress, especially in new environments. I really am so excited for the sequel.

The Girl and the Glim is a visual depiction into restarting a life in a new area. Bridgette is trying to find her footing after moving to a new school and hopes to make friends. She finds a "Glim" and helps to defeat dark entities. The illustrations are beautiful and creative. They bring Bridgette and the "Glims" to life with jam packed emotion. Yet, this first issue lacks depth and back story. The reader is left with a vague sense of what is going on and attachment to the characters.

I loved this book! I devoured it in one sitting. The animation and colors are wonderful. The main character is starting a new school and is being bullied by classmates. She meets a mysterious boy and a fuzzy little alien on the way. So, now she's on a journey to save the school! In the process, she is also building her confidence (without realizing it). I can't wait to see how this series develops and what comes next!

With a sci-fi twist, this was a wonderfully good-hearted and interesting book about being the new kid and dealing with anxieties. This graphic novel, in my opinion, is amazing, with beautiful illustrations and a clever plot that serves as a fantastic allegory for the anxiety that everyone can experience in high-stress situations and the dread of not fitting in.

I thought it was a very uplifting read that would be perfect for teenagers. It's a story with a great message about dealing with the stresses that lie ahead. I'm excited to read the sequel to this graphic novel and wish it had been available when I was a kid.

I really enjoyed this book. Bridgette was a really likeable and relatable main character. The design of the invisible creatures was really fantastic and I definitely wanted to know more about what they were and where they came from. I'd definitely be interested in a sequel.

I enjoyed what I read. The artwork is stunning. I can imagine that most kids will identify with this book at some point in their lives. It was enchanting, and I wish I owned a copy!

I LOVE this book! I want a whole series of Bridgette and Glim!

The art is whimsical and silly and beautiful. The play of light and perspective make this an engaging read. The lettering details, especially the "fading out" of speech bubbles as characters leave the scene, are particularly fun . The approachability of the story of a new kid in school will help engage young readers, but the world-building was interesting enough to keep an adult reader( like myself) invested until the last page.

Love this story!! Graphics are beautiful. This is a great story about being afraid but not being stopped by fear.

The Girl and the Glim is definitely a cute middle-grade appropriate graphic novel that could work well at the upper elementary level. Bridgette is not only facing a new school, she's also entering middle school, which can be a rough time. She's at an age where she's self-aware and can understand her parents' concerns on top of wanting her space and privacy. Bridgette's experiences at school come with all the usual minefields--bullies, over-achievers, and all the differing social groups you'd find.

I enjoyed the artwork. Stylistically, it reminded me of Smile and Babysitter's Club. Structurally, I felt it was a little reminiscent of the Amulet series, which is a big hit with all students. Glim seems like it could be a series that is both relatable and full of action. The cliffhanger makes it obvious there will be a sequel. I'm curious about how the series will go. I think this will be a hit with kids!

I enjoyed reading this graphic novel but I felt it ended abruptly and was very short. The storyline was excellent and engaging but I just felt it needed more. Thank you for allowing me to read a copy.

This was such a fun read. It was full of action and I really loved the concept and the main character. I can't wait to share it!

The Girl and The Glim starts off a new graphic novel series about a girl starting a new school, leaving her old friends back home. Bridget doesn't make a good impression on the first day of school and falls under the radar of some bullies. She literally runs in to one nice guy, who disappears, and also two types of aliens. The Glim helps her and spreads positivity. The Glums try to take over the world.

Just as we get in to the story, the book ends - I want more. Now! I can't wait to see what happens next.

The art and the vibrant colors are really appealing and visualize Bridget's feelings.

Will be ordering for school libraries.

This very exciting graphic novel is about Bridgette, who has relocated with her parents to a new city. She misses her friends deeply and is very anxious about starting at a new school. She meets a nice boy in her neighborhood and runs into him at school but no one seems to know who he is. When she gets home after a fairly disastrous first day, lots of surprises await her, including a fluffy little alien. Younger readers are going to like this one because of the limited amounts of text but the engaging pictures will keep them hanging on until the end.

Cute illustrations but I found the plot difficult to follow. I thought it was about facing the challenges of starting at a new school and making new friends but it seemed to go off on a tangent involving a fantasy/sci fi creature. Maybe I was missing the message. somewhere along the way. I don't feel committed enough to follow up with the next volume.

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

I really enjoyed this one. Kind of irked I have to wait for the next in the series, as I want some answers, like who is Dale and will she be able to stop the monsters that have taken over her town.

Also, will she get to visit her old friends and HOW are bullies allowed to be that bad in a school in this day and age?? Isn't there a no-tolerance rule against bullying now??

I like her spunk and her willingness to do the right thing, even when others are putting her down or mocking her. And she helps those who need it, even if they don't realize it and they are part of the group that is bullying her.

Good message to send, we don't pick and choose who to help, everyone should be helped.

4, solid I would like the next volume now please, stars.

My thanks to NetGalley and IDW Publishing for an eARC copy of this book to read and review.

The problem of fitting in jolts into high-gear and takes an unexpected twist, sending the tale into fast-paced action and high-tension, which leaves the usual emotional direction twirling in surprise.

Bridgette is extremely nervous about her family's move, since she had to leave her super-close friends behind. She's a bit short for her age and knows that she might have some issues when heading to the new school. An accidental meeting with a guy, who attends the school as well, offers a bit of hope, but this goes down the drain as her fears come true already on the first day of classes. But that suddenly slides into the background when strange creatures pop-up. The first seems kind, but the rest are throwing her into a dangerous world, which only she can see and fight.

I had high expectations, when picking this one up, and with the first pages, I wondered if I'd ruined an otherwise good read by doing that. It does start a bit slow as Bridgette and her parents settle a bit into the house, and the reader learns about her hesitation to go to school. The guy she meets passes by without too much adieu and the first day or so of school also runs with the usual bullying scenes. So, the reader gets a 'normal' grip on Bridgette's life, which felt cliche...but it had to because it created the perfect base to contrast with the rest.

It was a tiny bit confusing when Bridgette suddenly saw dark creatures. I wasn't sure if they were really there or in her scared imagination, but even this fit wonderfully, since her nerves were a flurry from escaping an extreme bullying situation in a neighborhood she didn't know. So, the reader molds right with her confusion, since she can't be sure herself. When she gets home and meets the first little creature, all the rest becomes more clear. There's a sense of cuteness mixed with uncertainty to draw in (who doesn't want a cute little creature with them?) before the dark and high-tension completely takes over.

The illustrations are very well done and accompany the moods of the first scenes with the same sense of normal before going full swing into action pure. When that starts (about 1/3 to 1/2 through book), each and every moment holds the tension high with adventure, one boom to the next. And it manages it without growing redundant or confusing...and even works in more plot, character understanding and message with it.

While all of the battles are going on...and all of it appropriate for the age group, btw...the author and illustrator still inject heart and show how Bridgette protects others without a moments pause for her own safety, and that despite their cruelty. It's a heroine attitude to inspire. Add a last twist at the end to guarantee much more to come, and I'm excited to see where this series goes because it promises to be tons of fun for action and fantasy fans.

A vibrant and sparkling graphic novel! I adore how expressive the glim is and I'm looking forward to seeing where the story heads next.