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dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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fast-paced
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Strong character development:
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Loveable characters:
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Diverse cast of characters:
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Flaws of characters a main focus:
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Absolutely stunning, I cannot wait for the rest
3.5/5
An interesting adventure story, with a darker tone to it.
Haru the bird goes on an adventure with their friend, in order to return a magical stone they find in a stream. They seem to be watched by a being with dark powers and encounter different challenges as they go.
This first volume ends with a cliff hanger, but the plot of the story did pull me in and I would like to read more.
The art was well done with darker tones to set the mood of the story.
An interesting adventure story, with a darker tone to it.
Haru the bird goes on an adventure with their friend, in order to return a magical stone they find in a stream. They seem to be watched by a being with dark powers and encounter different challenges as they go.
This first volume ends with a cliff hanger, but the plot of the story did pull me in and I would like to read more.
The art was well done with darker tones to set the mood of the story.
This review was made possible via an ARC through NetGalley.
Boy, oh, boy did this come when I really needed it. Haru is a well-drawn, well-told story about a small bird named Haru and his boar friend, Yama, and brother Goose in a post-human society. Haru and Yama find a stone and go on an adventure, where Haru learns how to deal with his feelings regarding the less positive aspects of his life. One of the themes it deals with is bullying and depression and it doesn't hold back any punches.
The art feels very calm and sweet and the creepier parts feel genuinely creepy.
I would recommend this to readers twelve and up .
Boy, oh, boy did this come when I really needed it. Haru is a well-drawn, well-told story about a small bird named Haru and his boar friend, Yama, and brother Goose in a post-human society. Haru and Yama find a stone and go on an adventure, where Haru learns how to deal with his feelings regarding the less positive aspects of his life. One of the themes it deals with is bullying and depression and it doesn't hold back any punches.
The art feels very calm and sweet and the creepier parts feel genuinely creepy.
I would recommend this to readers twelve and up .
adventurous
dark
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
hopeful
lighthearted
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I received this free from the publisher via netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Haru is a superb graphic novel that swings between a dark and colorful atmosphere as it follows the adventures of Haru, Yama and Goose. Tackling themes such as friendship and overcoming hardship, it's a story that will resonate with many people, young and old alike.
The only negative point I have, is Tha the pacing was sometime confusing and I had to take two seconds to understand the timeline.
It's a quick read, but engaging and touching. It's clear that this is just the beginning of their adventures, and with that cliffhanger I can't wait for the sequel!
Haru is a superb graphic novel that swings between a dark and colorful atmosphere as it follows the adventures of Haru, Yama and Goose. Tackling themes such as friendship and overcoming hardship, it's a story that will resonate with many people, young and old alike.
The only negative point I have, is Tha the pacing was sometime confusing and I had to take two seconds to understand the timeline.
It's a quick read, but engaging and touching. It's clear that this is just the beginning of their adventures, and with that cliffhanger I can't wait for the sequel!
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A ghibli-esque graphic novel about Haru the bird and Yama the boar on their journey to get rid of a powerful object, with the help of lovable, quirky characters.
I loved the style of the illustrations, they lent themselves well to both the cheery, happy-go-lucky scenes and the eerie, more atmospheric ones. I especially loved the quality of the colours, they were great in the way they were used to convey the different moods.
The plot is engaging, even though it's clearly only the beginning of the adventure. Overall a very cute read I'd recomment to my younger cousins (but also to myself), I'm excited to see what comes next!
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved this book so much! The art is beautiful and the characters are relatable and absolutely adorable. I honestly regret reading this so early because now I NEED to know what happens next!!
Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review!
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
With beautiful imagery and a great story, this is a story of friendship and overcoming. You are immediately drawn into the characters and can see yourself in them and their experiences. Although it's a fast read there is a lot of depth in the story and a true adventure. I'm already looking forward to the next instalment.