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The Witches of Silverlake Volume One

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Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy.

A good book for queer representation. Definitely has a Mean Girls meets The Craft vibe to it.

Has at least 1 "F" bomb.

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3.75/4 - very close to a 4/5. I loved the artwork in this one. The beginning reminded me heavily of The Craft; I wouldn't be surprised at all if the other was inspired by that movie. I would have liked more character development. It would have made me care a bit more about what each character wanted to change about themselves as they came into power - again this reminded me heavily of The Craft. With that said, I would read another volume of this.

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The premise for this was really intriguing: queer teen witches in a high school coven that’s a bit more than they bargained for; but the execution fell a bit flat. The storyline was oddly paced, and felt like it needed more development. I didn’t get a true sense of what was happening in the story. That being said, I loved the representation, the art style, and the cliff hanger. While it may not have a fit in our library, it is definitely something I would continue to read on my own time when more volumes come out.

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I had high hopes for this one. There was just something lacking within the story, and at times I had a hard time following it. I think there is potential for future volumes though!

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I wanted to like this so much more than I did. The artwork is great and I loved the idea and the author's note at the start. I think the problem was I was expecting something a little different, so this didn't work for me.

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A great series opening, I liked the characters right away and can't wait to get to know them more. It fits in perfectly beside the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and Sweeney Boo's Over My Dead Body as an edgy teen drama with witchy aspects. Also a fun nod towards the movie The Craft.

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As a teacher, I feel like many of my students would love this book. I am aware that I am not the demographic so my review is going to be focused on my students. I believe they would adore this book because those who love reading are going to really enjoy the plot, those who are not into reading can easily get through the book and the illustrations are STUNNING. Those students that are more art inclined are going to be making their own version of the characters for sure!

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Beautiful art with a great plot. Loved the magic in this one and the characters were all fun and despite having several that we follow each one stood out. Really loved the art for this graphic novel as well, the style and coloring is very beautiful and nice.

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Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for sending me a copy in exchange for a review.

The illustrations and the plot were really good, but the characters were just carbon copies of stereotypes which I found a little boring.

I did find it a little hard to red on my tablet as the panels were cut in half at times.

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Very cool story which is perfectly complemented by the illustrations.
Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review.

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I've been dying for something new from Simon Curtis since I read Boy Robot years ago. (Still waiting on that sequel too Simon 👀). I was so excited to request The Witches of Silverlake. Unfortunately, I couldn't get into it. I would constantly procrastinate picking it back up. I do think it had a great premise. And the artwork is lovely. It just wasn't the story for me. Or at least not at the moment.

Thank you to Legendary Comics, Legendary Comics YA and Netgalley for providing me with a review copy.

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Other than it being a quick read, this graphic novel didn't really grab me as others have. I wish the plot would've been more involved and I connected more with the characters, They all seemed to be some form of stereotype and the plot was lackluster. Loved the art style though!!!

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I should start by saying that the file I was sent for the eARC was formatted very poorly, it was almost unreadable. I had to piece a lot of panels together, sometimes from one page to the next.

That being said, I enjoyed this. I think what stands out the most for this graphic novel is the characters. There's a sizable group of friends, each unique and interesting. The plot -- seriously scary things happening to and around a coven that previously was just trying to make something happen -- is cool and right up my alley. But there was just barely not quite enough events or action to be what kept me reading. What kept me interested was really the characters and their personalities. I'd look forward to the plot picking up a bit and some answers coming/solutions found for this group's demon problems.

If this continues to entertain, I would say it would make a cool TV show, a la the Pretty Little Liars reboot. I'd watch!

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Fun and cute. Definitely will find an audience and a fan based. I can see this being a long running series.

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I enjoyed this graphic novel so much! I really liked the characters and the art style is beautiful. Plus, the story is super interesting, though at times a bit morbid. It had me on the edge of my seat the whole time!

Eli has just moved to LA and ends up joining a coven of Witches, what a first day. What starts out as simple fun quickly turns into a waking nightmare. Death follows the witches around every corner and Elliot seems to be at the center of it all. The friends must hone their magic and work together if they want to have any hope of stopping the evil forces pursuing them.

The cliffhanger this story ended on will have me anxiously awaiting the second volume, which probably won't even be coming out for another 2 years! I can't wait for more of this story!

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I received an eARC through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Dark and twisting, coupled with captivating illustrations, this is a fantasy that will grip readers from start to finish.

An interesting group of characters, that you really want to learn more about, and a mysterious plot that leaves you on the edge of your seat.

If you are wary of a little gore, this may not be for you.

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Witches are making a COMEBACK! I am seeing them everywhere and this book is no exclusion! This is a good rec for those who like Demonwood for sure.

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First, and foremost, let me say that I absolutely love, love, love the art style! It's crisp, and a vague throwback to some of the manga I used to read as a teen. On top of the art I love, the premise for the story is so up my alley it's like it was written with me in mind: queer rep? Witches? High school drama? Count me in!

The overall execution was decent. I felt that the pacing was a bit herky jerky, and really could have done with a more expansive, fleshed out story. Did I still enjoy it even though I found parts of it a bit lacking? Yes, and I am definitely looking forward to volume two when it becomes available in the future!

Thank you to NetGalley and Legendary Comics YA for the ARC!

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Thank you Legendary Comics and NetGalley for the advanced electronic review copy of this book. This read was definitely not what I expected it to be. The text in some panels was blurry and hard to read, the storyline was darker than I expected and too rushed in places, with some questionable teacher/student boundaries displayed by some characters. The art matched the spooky storyline but was a bit too much at times. I have somewhat mixed feelings about this read.

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This story jumps quite a bit, and I found it a little hard to follow at first. I also wish the character's identities had been more clear throughout the story. But overall, I think it is a good book for teens.

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