This was an adorable graphic novel, perfect for fans of Garlic and the Vampire. If you like magic, fantasy, and adventure, try this one out. The story is great and the art is beautiful.

‘Nothing Special, Volume One’ with story and art by Katie Cook is a delightful graphic novel that blends fantasy, coming-of-age, and a touch of humor and romance.

Callie, a teenage girl who feels ordinary and her dad run a magical antique shop. When she comes home with her friend Declan and finds her house has been tossed and her dad missing, she knows she has to find him. Declan tags along because he has a crush on Callie and he wants to make sure she is ok. Radish, a possessive ghost radish, goes too. Once she steps past the gates of the town, she is the furthest she has ever been. Her trip will unearth secrets about Declan and herself that may change things forever.

This story has great story, art and characters. Katie Cook is at the top of her form here and I can’t wait to read Volume 2.

Delightful and so fun. Seventeen year old Callie knows about the magical world-- her father owns an antique shop there after all. However, she's never been allowed past the town gate, and spends much of her time in the dreary human world. Then her father goes missing, and she sets off to find him. With the help of her new friend Declan, who's definitely not as human as he appears to be, she just might succeed, learning a bit about herself along the way.

I ate this graphic novel right up. The art is super cute and the story was sweet and engaging. I'm quite interested in this fantasy world, and I loved meeting each and every character. Can't wait to see where the story goes next.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Nothing Special is a fun and unique YA graphic novel. The characters are quirky and their banter is fun to follow. Nothing Special is sure to be a hit with YA readers! Highly recommended!

Action, adventure, great art!! This is a super fun read. I'm looking forward to Katie's next release!

A cute ya graphic novel about a girl whose magic shop owning dad goes missing and she sets out with her classmate to find him. The little radish ghost is so adorable and I love how the plants have spirits. The “love triangle” portion actually reminds me of Star Vs The Forces of Evil. I will be checking out the next volume.

I will always be on Team-Make-More-Webtoons published books please and thank you. Nothing Special is a whimsical cute and fun adventure set in a faerie(ish) type setting. It's a pretty long volume. But the story and the beautiful artwork will keep you turning the pages to see what happens next on the adventure.

Thank you to Netgalley and Ten Speed Graphic for providing me with a review copy. Faer

Do I love a ghost radish? Yes, yes I do. Good graphic novel. Loved the story and art a lot. Hope this gets picked up for at least a few more volumes :)

If you like magical adventures and offbeat humor then this is the series or you. It starts with a fairly standard premise - a couple of teens discover they are not fully human and set out on a quest to find a missing parent. It dips into the quirky side when the are quickly accompanied by the ghost of a radish. And things get weirder from there. It doesn't take itself too seriously but remains true to it's premise the whole time. A fun and quick read, well worth the effort.

I LOVED this series on Webtoon, and reading it a second time is such a joy. Highly recommend if you want some close friendship, fantasy, and adventure themes.

I had a great time reading this graphic novel. There was action, drama, suspense and a few surprises as this story moved along. While this adventure moves forward some shocking secrets came to the surface. As this story comes to a close it is clear the adventure has only just begun.

I adored the world and background of this graphic novel so much that I actually did a little happy dance when I found out that the story continues. The main characters in this - Callie, Declan, Lasser, and Radish - are pretty fun, quirky, and interesting and their adventure in this is definitely one to follow. With it being pretty mild, this is great for middle school aged kids on up, although some of the jokes are a little more adult so if you’re on the stricter side, you may want to pre-screen. I’d trust my kiddo with it though. Overall, definitely a fun read.

I would like to thank the author, publisher, and Netgalley for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.

I really enjoyed the character development of this story, as the main characters come to terms with their “specialness” and begin to see it as a gift! The art is so expressive that it does wonders to flesh out the story. I am so impressed with Cook’s ability to pull all aspects of this book together; I am excited to see what they make next!

I'm so glad I finally got to read Katie Cook's comic series after seeing the posters for it at her NY Comic Con booth for years. Having it all compiled into a book made the reading experience much more enjoyable, though I will be sure to check out the web comic series after I catch up through volume 2.

Callie and Declan are adorable characters. Their relationship is so cute and they work well together as a team during their journey into the other side. Radish is also hilarious as Callie's "protector" and knight in shining armor. Lasser is a fun foil, and I enjoy his snarky side comments.

Thank you to Ten Speed Press and Netgalley for providing an ARC for review!

I need Radish forever immortalized on my flesh, please and thank you. I CANNOT wait for the continuation of this series. The spirits/sprites were definitely my favorite part of the story with there little remarks throughout.

**ARC provided by NetGalley for honest review**

Nothing Special, Volume One by Katie Cook was something special after all. It reads like a middle grade to young adult fantasy graphic novel and follows our friends Callie and Declan and a radish with attitude as they cross into a magical realm to find her missing father. This graphic novel has magic, and mystery, and lots of heart, the art was really cute, AND it was unique, a hard trait to come by these days. Solid recommend, can't wait for the next installment. Please give this a try!

Fun and adventurous fantasy ride! It was original webtoon comics but now It got published in physical form.
The main heroine Callie is not ordinary human, she can see ghosts of flowers, fruits, trees etc, she is feeling like outcast at the human world she lives in. Her dad is so mysterious about telling her why she can't go with him to the magical realms. One day he got missing and Callie and her new friend Declan are deciding to go find him and the adventure begins.

I devoured it so quickly. The story absorbed me and didn't let me go until I finished the last page. I fell in love with the characters and the worlds the author made. I would never thought that my favorite and also the best character gonna be the radish, Callie was such a dork and oblivious about everything. Declan was such a cute gold retriever I would like for friend too.

I don't have anything negative to say, I love it a lot, The artwork is exactly the type I enjoy, the characters was fabulous and the story itself was enganging, interesting and funny. I had a really good time reading it.

Thank you so much to the publisher and Netgalley to give me an opportunity to read an ARC,

I'm giving this one 3.5 stars because I love how adorable the art is and because I genuinely laughed at and enjoyed most of the story.
My main issue is that it's so wordy. Things that could be expressed simply take several panels (not just speech bubbles) to get a basic point across. It makes sense with one character specifically, but every single character has an unnecessary motor mouth and it makes the story feel like it's dragging.
And then there are little details that get mentioned and introduced but they go nowhere and are not really dealt with or brought up again. I feel like I'm being nitpicky about this, but it's annoying that so much gets said yet some points just get ignored.
It is incredibly adorable though, not just in art but in little comments and details. It's cute enough that I'd recommend it even with the issues I had with it.

Happy thanks to NetGalley and Ten Speed Graphic for the fun read!

I originally read this on webtoon and loved it then. This is a story about a girl who knows about this whole other world that her father works in. There is only one rule, don't cross the gate. One day her dad is taken and she goes on an adventure to find her dad and ends up finding so much more. This is a great story, and would be great for even preteens and teenagers as it would be relatable in some of the things that are in this story. The art is very pretty as well, very well drawn and brings the story to life.

Do you like unknown parent mysteries? How about coming-of-age stories featuring the weird kids? If you answered yes, then this graphic novel is for you. Nothing Special is a beautifully illustrated story about two teenagers who aren't as human as they appear and the adventure that sparks friendships and romance. Callie has always felt like she was the odd one out, always on the fringes at school in the human realm. Her father, a magical antique shop owner, is overprotective and is keeping secrets from Callie that he says are "when you're older" answers. Well, Callie is now 17 and some of those answers are about to change her life!

I loved this graphic novel and will be buying my own copy. It was a quick but fully fleshed-out plot. There were surprises that I didn't see coming when Callie set out to the magical realm with Declan. And Radish, what a character! If you're a fan of any kind of RPG, adventure game, or just plain like a good story then this one is for you.