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Reading this took me less than an hour, but damn it will stay on my mind for longer than that. I immediately need the next volume so that I can find out what happens with Morgana and Oz. Graphic novels are such a big pull with teens and young adults nowadays that every single time I find one that really interests me I get really excited! I always try to recommend the ones that I read to people who come into the library, so will definitely be purchasing this one to add to our collection.

Also that witch at the end??? Yes please. And thank you :)

I want to thank Netgalley for giving me permission to read this ARC for my honest opinion.

Happy Reading!!

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First and foremost, thank you NetGalley, the author and publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC, in exchange for an honest review.

I love anything with witches and vampires, so I didn’t think twice about reading this one. The art style is gorgeous, colorful and full of the enemies-to-lovers extravaganza I absolutely adore (very Romeo and Juliet, by the way). The interactions between Miranda and Oz were really cute. The plot happens quickly, in a succession of events that just keeps you reading, unable to stop. It is a true magical and cozy manga, and it’s the perfect start to what you surely become an amazing series.

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I absolutely loves this story! It's fresh and fun and so darn cute! I can not wait to read the next book that comes out!

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A fun graphic novel inspired by Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet. Vibrant supernatural characters abound, as this is a story that revolves around the feud between witches and vampires.

I absolutely adored the interactions between the cat and the dad. It was so spot on that it had me bursting with laughter.

But... The ending.... What the hell?! I know this is intended to be a series, but there was zero resolution. It was midstory when it just stopped. Up until the ending, I loved it. But the ending seriously pissed me off.

Lots of potential here, but I will wait until the whole series is released, so that I can consume it all at once.

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This one was so cute! I adored the art style and the plot was amazing, it gave Romeo and Juliet and I loved it. Thank you to netgalley for sending this my way, I had a great time reading it.

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4.5* This has so much potential going forward! I really loved this! First of all the art is amazing and so cute. If anything, get this book for the art. But the story is also amazing. Basically a witch/vampire retelling of Romeo and Juliette. Morgana is such a sweet, optimistic girl. She struggles with her magic but she doesnt let it get her down! I love seeing Oz watch her and start to realize that she is not the evil witch hes told she and her family are. I definitely feel like there is a bigger misunderstanding going on between the families and am interested to see where it goes.
The first book in a graphic novel series, for me, is always the weakest. Since you really dont know the characters yet, but I really enjoyed this one! Would recommend to anyone who is interested in witches, fantasy, retellings, and graphic novels. Honestly I love this art!

Thank you to NetGalley, Miyuli, and Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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This was a fun read that’s great for the Halloween season with a sprinkle of magic, witches, vampires and cats! One night, the Winterberry Witches and the Red Vampire Clan gather to make peace amongst themselves, however things go awry quickly and Morgana accidentally turns Oz into a cat amidst the scuffle. Now, as the two try to find ways to undo the spell, they slowly begin learning about each other and that maybe making peace isn’t such a bad thing.

I read this series on the Webtoon app first before picking up the first volume. The experience of reading in a vertical scrolling format is much different than reading in a book with a horizontal layout. Although each page is full of color and there’s minimal white space, I personally felt the story was a little less enjoyable. There seemed to be too many colors per page, making it more noisy and cluttered. Also, many panels were resized given it’s a different format that’s justifiable, but some panels felt understated.

That said, the artwork will always be one of my favorites. It’s playful with all the colors; it exudes a soft and warm feeling; the characters are highly expressive; sceneries and backgrounds are detailed but don’t overshadow the foreground; and the flow of the story is coherent. I also love the height difference between Morgana and Oz, with Oz being slightly smaller in height. The character designs overall are quite nice and they seem to have a more rounded feel to them.

The plot of this book could be said to be a rendition of Romeo and Juliet although it’s not heavily prevalent. The story primarily focuses on Morgana, her unstable powers and trying to undo the spell on Oz. The romance is evident but still in its early stage and I feel like it won’t be the main focal point later on. The story has many interesting events all hinting at the intertwinement of the Winterberry Witches and the Red Vampire Clan in a recent past. The story has quite a fast pace so I’m looking forward to the unwinding of these mysteries.

The characters are all lovable. Morgana is a pure hearted, innocent hard worker. It’s hard not to love her character because she knows when she’s messed up and needs to step back. Oz is also a cute character and although he seems rough in the beginning it doesn’t take long for him to show his soft side. I feel like Oz has had a tough childhood given some of his remarks and expressions, but it’s not clear at this moment. Also Oz is very cute as a cat! Another favorite of mine is Mordecai because he’s a really sweet and supportive character. I hope we get to see him more.

Overall, I enjoyed this volume and will be looking to continue this series. I’m glad it has a print version because I will absolutely be looking to have this on my shelf. It has many cute, comedic and warm moments as well as equally having some doubtful, dark and stressful moments. I would definitely recommend giving this story a try!

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Cozy, witchy, and adorable. I loved this so much I highly recommend it!! I wanted more after finishing it.

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Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

I love that Morgana is clumsy with her magic, her flaw makes her character more interesting. I’m looking forward to knowing more about Oz!

This was cute. I wanted more as soon as I was done.

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Morgana and Oz is a cozy, witchy, and clever story about a witch and a man from the vampire clan.

One night during a peace treaty the meeting goes wrong. Amidst the chaos Morgana’s grandfather goes missing and in a nervous attempt to flee two new acquaintances she accidentally turns someone into a cat.

While waiting for the spell to be fixed said mystery cat gets glimpses of life for the witches and quickly realizes things aren’t what they seem.

I loved the art style of this Webcomic, the outfits, and the color choices. Perfectly moody and fall’ish.

There is not a single boring character in this series, each have their own unique personality .

Morgana and Oz is perfect if you love grumpy vs sunshine trope, witches, vampires, light hearted , fall vibes, cozy, funny, and cute.

I have to find the rest of the series to devour now !

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It's been a LONG time since I kept up with webtoons that I was surprised they started getting printed/official releases. Morgana and Oz is one of those webtoons unfamiliar to me and thus the power of NetGalley/advanced copy reading.

Stereotypical fantasy races like vampires, werewolves, etc., are not usually to my taste, but I wanted to tackle this book to see if it could be one of my few exceptions. In short, it did. A large part due to the world building, art style, and characters.

The world building between witches vs. vampires in an established, mutual tension with each other sold me on the genre that I usually don't delve into these days. When attempted negotiations go awry, Morgana (witch) and Oz (vampire) have to attempt to find a resolution to resolve this. An "enemies-to-lovers trope" story that understandably seems to gained a lot of traction with a gorgeous, art style, vibrant colors, and the titular charming duo.

Upon re-reading this, shifting between computer vs. phone/mobile reading, etc., it's surprising to see how the story/comic format is able to work both as a binge read and a chapter-by-chapter/episodic read. It's clear the author, Miyuli, took great care to layout the webtoon style and pace it as both successes. An accomplishment, by itself.

The story didn't 100% convert me to a "vampires, witches, and such" fan, but it remains to be a story I was glad to read and might go for more. I wish the rating system allowed a 4.5 instead of strictly 4-5. Thank you again to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for approving this advance read.

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This was cute. Very Romeo and Juliet with a twist. I felt the ending was pretty abrupt, I know it is volume one but it still felt pretty sudden. I did enjoy the story though and the little insights we get into this witch/vampire feud. I just wish it was a bit longer or had a better ending for the first volume. I would love to read the next part though!!!

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EEEEK! This was so cute and exactly the vibes I was looking for to get me ready for fall. The illustrations are so well done, the story compelling, and the dialog is SO FUN! You won't want to put it down as it's a light and easy read.

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Thank you Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group, WEBTOON Unscrolled, and NetGalley for the advanced electronic review copy of this great book. This book is based on the webtoon series and was a fun, action packed read with awesome illustrations. The only annoying part was the “Property of wattpad webtoon studios, inc” sign in all caps on each and every page, covering part of the dialogue and making it hard to read. I’d love to see the continuation of the story in the next volume as the ending was rather abrupt. Overall, it was a fun read despite some inconveniences.

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Morgana and Oz are hugely popular with my young adult patrons and I'm thrilled to be able to offer access to a physical volume on the library shelf! The artistic style is fantastic, the characters are relatable, and the story is such pure fun... it's no wonder the series is such a hit. A perfect addition to any library graphic novel collection, just plan on adding additional volumes as this series is sure to circulate well. Thank you to NetGalley for access to this magical arc.

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Absolutely loved this witchy graphic novel. The world building was well thought out and the story between the witches and vampires was very fascinating. This story was filled with serious troubles whilst including very wholesome main characters which added a lightness to the rivalry. I couldn't stop reading and I can't wait to read more! The illustrations were amazing and filled with such a whimsical feel.

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cute witchy story perfect for fall, 3 stars!

my favorite part was definitely the illustrations, storyline was solid.

thank you netgalley and miyuli for the ARC!

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loved this YA graphic novel about rival witch and vampire clans! the art style was beautiful and i enjoyed the different group dynamics! the strange curse is definitely intriguing and a new plot line that i haven't seen yet. i can't wait for the next volume of this and i'll be on the lookout for the arc!

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Morgana Winterberry is a witch who struggles to control her magic and Oz is a vampire in the Red Vampire Clan. The Winterberry’s and the Red Vampires are enemies, but after a spell gone wrong, Morgana and Oz have to team up. 🧙🏻‍♀️🧛🏻‍♂️🐱

This graphic novel is so cute! After binging this, I immediately went to WEBTOON to read more! (This book contains chapters 1-19.) I love this story so much! I rated it 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 and will definitely be picking up a physical copy!

This book releases September 3, 2024, just in time for autumn! 🍁

Thank you @netgalley, @wattpadbooks, @webtoonofficial for an advanced copy!

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Oh this was a fun graphic novel.
The art is great and the story was fun I didn’t want it to end.

Morgana is a young witch trying to get control of her magic and Oz is a vampire in the Red Clan that has beef with Morgana’s family. They witch family and the vampire clan try to have negotiations but something goes awry and they are left with a burned down house and a new cat.

Silly, fun and endearing I’m excited to see where the story goes next.

Thanks to netgalley and WebToon for an eARC

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