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A unique graphic novel with lovable (and not so loveable) characters I can't wait to read the next one

I dnf'd this at 9% for multiple reasons. The first reason is because I picked this graphic novel because of the beautiful art in the cover, but when I opened the book, it was in black and white. That threw me off. Then the story did not seem to flow well. The transitions were bad. What really did me in is that the mom got on my nerves soo bad.

This whole comic is so cute. I love the relationship between Claire and her familiar. The story is fun but also has some important beats. It is long for a graphic novel but I recommend.

What an adorable story with tons of little lessons throughout! I loved the overall storyline, the art style, and how darn cute all the characters were. I can't wait for the next volume to see what happens, as hinted at in the epilogue.

medium-paced
Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0

This book is about an aspiring witch trying to get into a coven to hone her skills. The characters are absolutely adorable and relatable. The illustration is irresistibly cute. Children will love this book for sure.

I was given an e-copy of this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I love a good graphic novel, I love witchy stuff, and I love cosy stories that branch out to more and crack open the world at the end of the tale leaving you wanting more. The Summoning is exactly what this was. It has a beautiful art style and storytelling that reminds us we all need to be a bit more sure of ourselves and not judge people from the get go.

This graphic novel is like the Wednesday version. The artwork is displayed in dark shades of grey with quirky characters and occasional spider cupcakes and magic potions. I thought the plot was engaging, and I was rooting for the main character.
The story focuses on friendship even when competing for one place.

I fully appreciate the black and white artwork as it gives its unique character to the graphic novel.
If you like Wednesday TV series and quirky witchy movies, this book is for you. Perfect for the spooky season. It is for a young audience.

Thanks #NetGalley and #OniPress for the ARC.

I wasn’t familiar with the cartoon before reading this, but I had a fantastic time with the graphic novel. The storyline and the art style are both great! The characters are genuinely compelling, and I’m really curious to see where the story goes next.

I especially loved the focus on friendship and how everyone looks out for each other. Even the mother, who’s not exactly thrilled about the coven, still supports her daughter in her own way. The magical world is super creative, I loved seeing the different types of magic and how each student brings something unique to the coven. The tech element into the story is a cool twist.

I’m really looking forward to volume 2 to learn more about these characters and hopefully see her find her missing friend.

P.S. I watched one episode of the cartoon after reading and it's also really nice.

Thanks #NetGalley and #OniPress for the ARC.

This book is so cute. The art work, the relationship between the mc and her mischievous cat. If you ste a fan of garlic and the vampire and Harry Potter I think this one could be for you

This was a cute graphic novel which I enjoyed though I wish it was fully in colour. The illustrations were pretty and I think having colour really would have added an extra element, especially with the whole art thing.

The story was engaging and I am looking forward to volume 2.

Thank you Netgalley and Oni Press for the eARC and because I am currently torturing my teenaged daughter by making her stay in the room with her family rather than hiding out in another room so she can talk with her girlfriend, I have left an honest review

The Summoning Vol. 1: The Art of the Craft is a hefty tome of nearly 250 pages based on an animation I knew nothing about (and which I immediately watched after reading).

I loved the particularly strict and sharp-tongued rabbit Flufftops (a bit chaotic good), the fact that magic is linked to art, the bond between the witch Claire and her feline familiar Edgard, and also the humour and the slightly zany, very lively Nickelodeon style.

It was great to follow the characters through their trials to join the Ridgewood coven, a quest of initiation that was both funny and touching.

The goth/creepy cute vibe was well balanced, I really liked it. It was truly unique, with lovely messages scattered throughout and a good dose of mystery (whether it be the peculiarities of Claire's magic, her mother, the secrets of the coven...) for the sequel.

The only downside is the somewhat abrupt ending, which leaves a sharp taste in your mouth. I found it a shame to end the volume here on a clean break, almost frustrating (but not in a positive way like a cliffhanger).

Sehr niedliche Graphic Novel mit etwas “bösem” Touch. Es ist eine Welt voller Zauber und die Wesen, die dort leben, sind Tiere und Monster. Der Fokus dreht sich um die Magie und Claire (die Protagonistin) übt sich in der Manifestierung von Bildern. Das geht natürlich auch gern Mal schief, so dass sie plötzlich einen Dämon beschwört.. 😄 da sie nicht richtig vorankommt, bewirbt sie sich bei “Ridgewood Coven" und so begleitet man die junge Hexe bei ihren Aufgaben, Zweifeln, Wachsen und dem Freunde finden. Natürlich bleibt es nicht nur beim cozy Anteil, sondern es bahnt sich auch ein Bösewicht an..

Ich find die Novel sehr cute gemacht - das Artwork ist sehr markant und etwas sketchy, hat aber auch viele Details. Die Charaktere sind sehr unterschiedlich gestaltet und recht herzlich. Der Plot hat einen roten Faden und jedes Kapitel knüpft an das vorherige an, wobei es manchmal kleine Zeitsprünge gibt. Das Pacing empfand ich als angenehm und genügend Spannung ist auch vorhanden.

Ich würde sagen, die Novel ist auch sehr gut für ein jüngeres Publikum geeignet - man kann allem leicht folgen und die Bilder sind größtenteils auch selbsterklärend. Manchmal gibt's viel Text, dann gibt's aber auch wieder Panels mit weniger und Fokus auf das Gesehene. Die Novel ist übrigens in schwarz-weiß.

Eine deutsche Publizierung seh ich allerdings nicht in naher Zukunft (sofern es überhaupt eine gibt), daher würde ich hier tatsächlich zur englischen Ausgabe tendieren.

The Summoning: the Art of the Craft follows our beloved duo Claire and her familiar Edgar in the beginning of this new adventure. Claire is a talented and creative young witch that [currently] specializes in the magic of manifestation through art. She creates wonderful artworks that convey emotions and other wonders which she paints with her by-hand paintings done from nature-based elements. Even though that is amazing by itself, it seems Claire feels something is missing from her life. One day, while she's with Edgard at The Cat's Bean, she sees a flyer with the latest news: the Ridgewood Coven is looking to take 4 new students under their wing. Claire decides to apply, even if her mom warns her that someone like Claire, who is able to create free magic (without the bounds of the coven who decides if something should or should not be done-in other words, restrictions and possible censorship), might not be the best fit. During this stressful process of applying and taking tests to see if she gets chosen to be part of the coven, she meets other friends that are just as interesting and cute!

We have the pastel-goth influencer Swan with the CUTEST familiar Petal, an adorable, sweet and friendly froggy. This duo is very powerful. They are cute, smart and very creative with their amazing potions. I also love the impish character Erik and the sweet druid Clementine. We also got to see our crazy-cute bunny Flufftops! Last but not least, the lore is expanded, and we get to know more of the characters from the animation, including her world, her mom, siblings, neighbors, other magical creatures-all in this new story!

Wow, where to begin?! I applied for this arc with hopes of reading this beautiful jewel, and I am sosososo thankful. What a beautiful, enigmatic journey this book has been. I seriously cannot wait for the continuation-I need to know what happened to our sweet friend, learn about the coven secrets and continue to see how these lovely characters continue to evolve and grow. The background details are superb, you will want to zoom in and look closely at every little detail. I plan on buying a physical version of the book because it is just so cute and cozy, and I want to re-read it and also look at the pretty drawings at any time. I truly fell in love with the characters and the stories, which tend to have such unexpecting endings and cuter monsters I would love to befriend. If you love graphic novels, creepy-cute and magical stories, you need to add this book to your collection!

Thanks to NetGalley, Oni Press and the author for the arc copy in exchange for my honest review. 


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The spells at the end of the book were wonderful. This was based on some cartoon shorts and I think I would like the shorts more. I struggled getting into this book, but I do love how there are recipes and spells at the end of the book.

4 stars

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for giving me an ARC.

Claire is a young witch who applies to join a covern she sees on a flyer. Her mother suggests she should get an apprenticeship instead, but Claire decides to apply. As part of the application process, Claire has to go through three trials to test her magic. With the help of Edgar, she faces the tests put to her by the covern.

Firstly, the art style is absolutely stunning. The pencil illustrations combined with the monochromatic colour scheme give it a really witchy gothic feel that suits the book perfectly. The familiars are absolutely adorable, especially Petal and Edgar. I loved the dynamic between Claire and Edgar, it was so sweet, and I love how supportive Edgar was of her.

I really liked the different trials. Claire seems to make friends wherever she goes and she genuinely cares about helping people. The text is so funny at times and the illustrations are always so emotive.

Overall, a really fun and light-hearted read.

Claire is a young witch, who wants to become part of a well known coven after she sees a flyer in which they're looking for a new apprentice. She has to pass several tests before she can get the chance to join the coven and work together with other witches on practicing her crafts.

The book is drawn in black and white which matched the vibe but I think I would have loved it even more if it was at least a bit in color. Especially when I consider that Claires power is drawing and the colors she's using are important for her work. The story could have still been in black in white with the drawings in color. It felt a bit like a missed opportunity to talk half of the book about colors and not including them. It was also a bit difficult for me to read the text at times because the fond was too thin and small. Maybe it's different when it's a physical book but I had to zoom in on my iPad several times to be able to read it. Normally I don't have to do that.

The story itself was interesting and captivating. I read the book in one sitting because I wanted to know how it ends. It was easy to follow along and I really want to know what will happen in the next book.

Claire has a cat as her companion who's called Edgar. He was a bit chaotic and helped the story develop. The story wouldn't be the same and also not as interesting without him. Claire also probably wouldn't even send in her application to the coven without his help.

It's all a bit absurd but that's also what made the story so charming for me. The story has a really cozy vibe and I would love to read it again around halloween.

Thank you to Netgalley and Oni Press for this EARC!

A cross between Owl House and Wednesday. I liked Edgar and the unique types of magic. The pacing was slow and while the art style was fun, it didn't immerse me in the world as much as I wanted. I thought this would be a little more cute and a little less text heavy.

The Summoning is a graphic novel following a young witch and her familiar as she applies to Ridgewood Coven. I expected the illustrations to be in color due to the cover, and at times I wish they were. However, I really enjoyed the humor and the art style. Overall I enjoyed this graphic novel and look forward to Volume 2.

I received an ARC from Oni Press via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I really liked this graphic novel. I liked the art style for what the book is about and think the lack of color was a great choice. I felt the font was a little hard to read at times because of how thin it was, but I think the style of font worked well with the "witchy" vibes. The character growth in this was great and I'm interested to see where Vol 2 goes.