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Unfamiliar, Vol. 1 by Haley Newsome
5.0
adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Unfamiliar is such a cute graphic novel! I previously saw Haley Newsome’s work on Tapas and really enjoyed this compilation. The art conveys spookiness and slice-of-life problems at the same time. My favorite characters were Sun and Babs; I can’t wait to see how their journeys continue! I want to learn more about Sun's curse and how she got it. 

Newsome has designed a world with unique mythology and yet characters still need to deal with everyday events like shopping at the local Hex-Mart. I like how Newsome shows the emotions of her characters through the irises of their eyes or familiars. This is a delightfully spooky and sweet graphic novel! I’m excited to read more of Haley Newsome’s work! 

Thank you to Haley Newsome, Andrews McMeel Publishing, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.