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I enjoyed this graphic novel much more than I thought I would. It was such a great story. I thought Dorian was wonderful and I loved his profession.
The way grief and stress and burden and help were all portrayed was excellent.
I also loved the artwork. I thought the panels were easy to follow and the art really carried where there might not have been dialogue.
I will definitely be recommending this one

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This graphic novel is so cute. I definitely like how it approaches the topic of death and crossing over. The art work is amazing. I definitely want a physical copy of this graphic novel

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The Ghostkeeper is a cute graphic novel set in a fantasy late 1800s Scotland, following Dorian, a young therapist for the dead who helps ghosts haunting the local citizens to move on to the afterlife.

While I really did enjoy this graphic novel, I found that I wasn't quite as drawn-in as I thought I maybe should have been. I didn't find myself really invested in any of the characters. I appreciated the relationship between Dorian and Brody, and Dorians interactions with Lucy. But I feel like maybe I wanted something just a little more. I understand that sometimes with graphic novels you don't quite have the same pacing as a regular novel, and maybe a bit more length would have helped me develop more of a bond with the characters overall.

I think there are really important themes and messages throughout the story, in particular the importance of boundaries for yourself, and when to enforce them. The premise for the plot is intriguing, and the art is stunning. I appreciated the Celtic folklore, the time period, and the queer MC.

I recently rediscovered my love for comics and graphic novels and I am thankful for the opportunity to have read this one.

Tremendous Thank You to the author, to Penguin Teen, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this beautiful work.

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