This is a sad but beautiful story about Marjorie, a girl dealing with grief and loneliness, who finds a new friend in Wendell, an 11-year old ghost. There are so many great characters in this novel, from the evil businessman trying to keep Marjorie's family business, to the people in town, the people at school and Baby Timmy.
This novel was a delight to read. The pinks and purples and blues in the illustrations are absolutely stunning. The town feels very real, and Marjorie's sadness comes through the images. There were some illustrations, especially of the town, that I really wish I could frame and look at them everyday.
Finally, a lovely quote from Marjorie's mom: "... this place is home, baby. And once you have that, there's nowhere you'd rather be."

Thank you Netgalley for an copy in exchange for an honest review.

In this graphic novel we follow both Marjorie a young girl who runs her family's laundromat after her mother passes and Wendell, a ghost wearing a sheet.
I loved the art style and the colour pallet was amazing! It's what drew me in to begin with. It's a very heart-warming story of loss, navigating life and just finding your way after a very life changing event.
There are obviously some thing I felt were very far fetched like how the father left his 12 year old daughter to run the family business and his kindergarten age son was left alone to fend for himself because the father was too heartbroken and depressed to look after them.
Overall a very cute story and I would defiantly recommend to a middle grade / YA person in my life.

a fun little bit and it was a nice break in between horror/thriller books! i loved the art and colors used as well, very dreamy in a way.

Majorie works at the laundry mat, and ends up meeting a boy, Wendall, who happens to be a ghost. This is a heartwarming story of unlikely friendship that is so easy to consume as it’s a graphic novel.

3 stars!

I thought this was cute! The art was super cute and I thought the story was simple and sweet, with a nice resolution. I would definitely give this to my niece who fits more within the age range of this book and I could see myself reading more of these intermittently just for the art.

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

I adore this cute and sweet little graphic novel. Simple and easy to read but overall really cute and fun.

I'm not going to lie, I hated this story so much. It made 0 sense most of the time and was pretty lame. But I like the color pallet of the pictures so it gets a 1.5

This was an emotional read with beautiful graphics. A well written form of dealing with grief. I really enjoyed this one.

It took me a few times to actually get into this and finish it.
The story just didn't really grab me at all and sadly it felt like a chore to get through.
Not really a fan of the art so that may have been a factor.
Probably just a 2 1/2 but rounded up.
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I lived all the artwork in sherts by Brenna Thummler. The story covered difficult topucs of grieving, isolation and loneliness.

I loved the design and world building of the ghosts abd of course Wendell.

Really enjoyable read.

The art in sheets is beautiful and the story is even better! Brenna does a really good job of tackling heavy topics in an emotionally impactful way that doesn’t leave you feeling down but rather lifts you up and leaves you craving more. Sheets also does a great job of explaining grief and change to a younger audience, showing that we can also grieve for ourselves and the people we once were before we lost those closest to us. I would definitely recommend this to anyone that is dealing with grief or is looking for something emotionally impactful.

4 stars!

This was a beautiful interpretation of grief.

Those little cute faces I couldn’t get enough of!

I would highly recommend this to anyone it’s a cute fast read.

I enjoyed the art for this and I thought it was actually quite sweet, I just wasn’t feeling particularly compelled to keep picking it back up whenever I put it down but honestly I think it was more of a me problem. I don’t think I was in the right frame of mind to read anything dealing with grief.

This book (and the whole series) is such a great read for middle schoolers. Graphic novels are great and the new popular format of books among middle schoolers, and this is such an enjoyable one for them. It told a great story with beautiful illustrations.

Sheets focuses on Marj, and the struggles she is facing since her mother’s death… she feels unseen, and kind of like a ghost. Her dad isn’t very present as he too is struggling with his wife’s death, and so Marj is not only trying to deal with her own mental health, she is running the family laundromat which someone is scheming to take it away from her, and she is also helping to look after her little brother. But then she meets Wendell things take a turn for the better, and it’s like her problems have all been solved!

Delicates still focuses mostly on Marj, but also a new character, Eliza. Eliza seriously struggles with fitting in, making friends, and just being herself… she is continuously labelled as weird, as she makes it her mission to capture a ghost in a photograph for her photography portfolio. But of course, other than Marj, nobody believes in ghosts… Marj finds herself on the other side of bullying and leaving people out, but when she realises her mistakes and holds herself accountable thanks to Wendell, she might be able to save someone’s life…

I’m reviewing these together because they’re graphic novels and go hand in hand with each other! These are very wholesome and quick reads, and capture mental health in different lights for both Marj and Eliza, and even Wendell!

The rep for mental health is done pretty well in these books, and how we can end up wanting to be ghosts, not to be noticed or seen by anybody… it is heartbreaking that it can happen in people as young as the characters in this book.

Whilst I haven’t rated them at five stars, that isn’t to say that they aren’t good. I just wasn’t entirely invested in their stories unfortunately and wasn’t able to connect with the characters, however I know people have really enjoyed this. So I definitely recommend anyone to give these a go!

This graphic novel written and drawn by Brenna Thummler is an emotional and enchanting story about ghosts, family, loneliness and laundry.
The plot follows Marjorie Glatt, a practical teenager who feels like a ghost in her own life. While struggling to keep the family laundry standing, she must face demanding clients, unbearable physical education classes, and the ruthless Mr. Saubertuck, who has strived to destroy everything she has built.
On the other hand, we have Wendell, a ghost who feels lost and pointless in the forbidden world of the living.
As Marjorie and Wendell’s lives intertwine, this story takes us through an emotional adventure that addresses topics such as loss, love, and the meaning of life.
The drawing and the use of color in this graphic novel are beautiful and help to create a charming and thrilling atmosphere.
Overall, "Sheets" is a charming story that will catch you from the first page. Recommended for readers of all ages who enjoy emotional and beautiful stories.

It was a cute spooky read , I enjoyed it ❤️ so much , and I really want a sequel or something like this vibes

This was so adorable! I had been seeing this book on every one of my reader friend's lists for so long and I had no idea what it was about. But I'm sure that even if I had read the blurb, Sheets would've still surprised me. The art and the story are so so beautiful, I loved it and can't wait to read the sequels <3

So the art style/vibe is kinda creepy, but I enjoyed it. A fun installment that really captures the heart

I read this in 2023 and enjoyed it.

Congratulations to the author and thanks to the publisher for the copy!