Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an ARC
SPOILERS TO FOLLOW

I never saw this on Webtoon so I was looking forward to reading it. It did not disappoint. I'm interested to learn more about Camille's magic and how it works. I looked into the story and found out its poly and sapphic!! I adore that. I don't think I've read books that had a poly relationship with multiple women. The magic world was interesting too. I'll be looking forward to reading the rest of the series!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

How have I not heard of this series before!?! I'm so glad I found it on NetGalley and received an advanced copy, so I am very happy to review this one. The art work is gorgeous and I love anything and everything about it especially because it is full of witches. The storyline is so good. I can't wait to see where it goes and I'm in luck I got volume 2 as an ARC too!!!

13 years ago a fire killed Camille's mother and twin and now she has to return home in the swampland of Louisiana. Her Aunt Athalie is now the head of the Severin House. Now that Camille is of age she now must perform a demon summoning blood ritual that everyone in her family must do. Camille seems to only disappoint her aunt and when its time something goes wrong, and she only has one more month to get it right.

Muted: Volume 1 is an atmospheric and captivating read. Miranda Mundt creates a world that feels both intimate and mysterious, with striking visuals that draw you in from the first page. The characters are intriguing, and the story builds in a way that keeps you hooked without ever rushing. It has a moody, almost haunting vibe that lingers, and I’m definitely excited to see where the series goes next. A strong, memorable start.

This was such a nice quick read. I hate that it took me so long to actually pick it up. The characters, setting, and overall vibe pulled me in. I did not want to put this book down and now I’m sad that it’s over.

Muted, is an absolute visual treat. The illustrations are witchy, moody, and completely immersive. The atmosphere pulls you in right away, and the pacing keeps you hooked from start to finish. I devoured it in one sitting and was left wanting more. The blend of beautiful art and compelling story makes this a standout. I can’t wait for the next installment.

While I am glad there were content warnings at the start of this book, those same warnings should have been on the Netgalley posting. I might have chosen differently if the dark themes were presented upfront.

The artwork is beautiful. Unfortunately, that's about the only redeeming quality here. Nothing is explained about the world of the witches, and no one (even Camille) is particularly likeable. Except the grandma, more of her.

Absolutely adore the style of art, witchy world of magic, and dreamy New Orleans setting! What a wonderful introduction. Can't wait to return to these characters in Vol. 2!

adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75 rounded up to 5

Muted is a gripping story right from the start, with mystery drawing you in and keeping you hooked. The parallels between extremely strict families / cults is really intriguing as well, showing how much prejudice and lies can shape a person's perspective. I'm definitely looking forward to the next volume.

I first started reading Muted on Webtoon, but I struggled with that platform, so I had to stop. I'm glad to see that it's been picked up for publishing, so I get to continue reading the story. I love the art style, and I'm interested to see where the story goes.

Muted follows Camille, a witch who is about to undergo an important ritual for her family. She had a traumatic fire happen 13 years ago, and she lost her mother and sister. Afterwards, she was raised by her aunt, who treated her terribly. The ritual goes wrong, of course, and now she's staying out at the family manor instead of returning to the city. As she spends more time there, she's learning more about some family secrets and developing new friendships with witches outside the Severin family.

I enjoyed this graphic novel. The art is bright and colorful. I love seeing all the familiars and watching the magic come to life. I like that there is a lot of exposition and narration to explain what's going on. It pulls me into the world much more. I'm definitely looking forward to reading more of this story to see what other secrets there are to discover and what the creepy demon stalking Camille is going to do. This is advertised as a sapphic romance, and I do see that coming to fruition in later volumes, but that isn't a strong trope in this first volume. Much of the story is still being set up, so I can definitely see it developing more in the future.

Overall, this was really good. I liked it a lot, and I'm looking forward to reading more.

I've already read the beginning of Muted when it was on Webtoon, but it was really enjoyable to go back into this universe with this arc.
The story of Camille isn't easy, but this tale about family expectations, childhood trauma, and self-acceptance is essential. Also, I'm never against sapphic romance, so that's definitely a plus.
Finally, the art style is amazing, full of colors and darkness, which really helps to transport you into this world of witches and power.

⭐⭐⭐.5

Pre-Read Notes:

I thought the artwork on the cover was absolutely beautiful and I loved the last YA graphic novel that I read, Paper Girls by Brian K. Vaughn and Cliff Chiang. I really thought I would love this book just as much. Thank you to the author and publisher for including content warnings in the front matter.

Final Review

(thoughts & recs) One of my favorite parts is 265 pages in, which marks a significant quickening of pace. Unfortunately, the story here is built entirely upon dialog. If you've never visually beheld people talking for almost 300 pages, I promise it's as boring as it sounds.

I know some readers are really enamored with characters and their development, especially dialog, and don't really care if everything else is missing. Those are the readers I would recommend this one to. Also readers who enjoy fantasy themes will enjoy this.

My 5 Favorite Things:

✔️ I absolutely adore when authors and publishers decide to include content/trigger warnings. I firmly believe all books should include them.

✔️ This book is completely gorgeous, but I don't have a good handle on the plot or characters. It's hard to tell a story in panels, using only subtext and dialog! *edit Character work is starting to come together.

✔️ The pace picks up by the end of the book. The conflict felt too flat before that though.

✔️ The bonus material at the end is probably my favorite section in the book. It's such an accessible, authentic scene.

✔️ I'm not always big on fantasy but the characters in this book are easy to relate to and very human, while also being whatever else they are, which helped ground me in this story. I enjoyed the demon element also, I think the treatment of this myth is fresh.

Notes:

1. Content notes: witchcraft, self-harm, blades, blood, violence against children, abandonment, demons, ableist language (crazy), alcohol, alcohol consumption, blackout, loss of consciousness/memory, self-harm, cutting, para s*icidal behavior

Thank you to the author Miranda Mundt, Clarkson Potter / Ten Speed Press, and NetGalley for an advance digital copy of MUTED: VOL I. All views are mine.

Thank you to Ten Speed Press for the e-arc of this graphic novel! I remember reading this when it was first published on Webtoon and I knew I HAD to reread it now that it was being published! I actually had forgotten quite a bit of the story and was immediately swept into the New Orleans witch society. It felt so atmospheric, rich, and neo-Gothic., with such a compelling story. I felt for Camille, especially with her oppressive family and the microscope over her actions. I liked the side characters from other families, they were so kind and welcoming, despite all the family politics. I can’t wait to read the next volume!! 5 🌟

Thank you NetGalley for a copy of this story!


I think this story was ok. I cant see myself re-reading it but by the end of this I was interested in this. I say by the end because it took me a while to actually get into the story. The beginning was just a little boring to me. I wish they would have showed more of the plant magic but im sure that will come in the next volume.

Like witchy stories with secrets, twists, and unexpected powers? This one has it all — from a main character whose magic doesn’t fit the norm, to a mysterious being that’s stalking her with deadly intent. It’s a wild ride full of surprises and dark turns, and it’s so interesting to see where the story is headed. The art is beautifully done and in full color, which makes it even more enjoyable. A captivating and magical read that pulls you in and keeps you hooked!

3.75 out of 5 (rounded to 4)

This graphic novel has a beautiful hand-drawn style, with several full-page spreads that are absolutely stunning. Visually, it's a standout.

It took me a little while to settle into the plot, but once I got a better grasp of the characters and their dynamics, the story really started to click. The magic system is unique and full of potential—I’m definitely intrigued.

Excited to see where Volume 2 takes things!

"Muted: Volume 1" by Miranda Mundt is an absolute delight to read.

I devoured this in less than a day!

Besides being incredibly gorgeous, the art style compliments perfectly the plot and the characters. I felt genuine affection for all the characters, even the side ones who only showed up for a few pages!

This story has a way to keep you invested. Though this is not classified as a comedy, I caught myself laughing a lot. There were so many scenes where the characters were so endearing - the facial expressions were on point!

Nevertheless, inside this beautiful package hides a deeper, tragic tale of a lost girl trying to find a place where she belongs.

Add all that to sapphic, polyamorous witches and you got me!!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my Advanced Reader's Copy of this book.

I was a fan of this Webtoon when it was originally released and I am so excited to see it published.

This is the story that taught me about generational trauma and how to deal with it. I love the complexity of the characters and how family plays into identity.

First of all, thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC!

This is a story about a girl named Camilla learning to accept her different brand of magic while surrounded by a family who believes in magical purity. Its a fun and funny tale that navigates darker themes of belonging and depression, while balancing those elements with fun parties, awkward encounters and super cute familiars.

I loved this art style and I can absolutely see why this story is best told as a graphic novel.

Can't wait for the next installment!

I really enjoyed the story and the graphics. I was drawn in by the blurb that promised sapphic love triangles and retelling of fairytales and it did not miss. I recommend Muted: Volume 1 to any graphic novel lover.

I was drawn to Muted by the blurbed promise of sapphic love triangles and fairy tale retelling, but found it lacking in both. I am heartened to see it labeled as a first volume, because if there is more to come I think it has a lot of potential. I would read the next installment for sure, but reading this as a stand alone was a bit disappointing.