librarianlayla 's review for:

Olive by Véro Cazot
4.0

I was sent a copy of this through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Olive is a gorgeously illustrated graphic novel centred on an autistic girl, living at a boarding school in France. Olive lives in a world she has created within her mind, which is beautiful and safe for her, whilst she traverse's the hardships of daily life. Her real world is sent spiralling by the arrival of a new roommate, and her internal world is rocked by a surprise guest.

The only reason this wasn't a five star for me, was because I felt that it ended abruptly (I know there are other volumes, so look forward to those) and I felt that it needed just a little more within the story about Olive, besides her attending therapy and class. I wanted to see a little more of her within her inner world, and get a feel for her. But overall - beautiful and unique.