Equilibrium. That's the good stuff.

I'd never heard of this book until I saw it in a display at the library I volunteer at. It hasn't stocked graphic novels until now, so this was a really exciting return to my roots.

The art style, messy and scribbly, is able to depict so much emotion, especially with the added watercolour. The scene where Elise finds Dagmar's perfume was a beautiful use of watercolour to represent a strong feeling. The story itself feels so realistic I actually thought it was a memoir at first. The author has an amazing connection to the reality of human actions and emotions and is able to show this through words and visual art so adeptly.

It's like I am an amusement park that's closed for the season. Everything is quiet. The carousels, the roller coaster, all the rides are just waiting. And then! You just have to kiss me on the neck
And the lights go on
The pavilions open
The chocolate wheels start spinning
People start pouring in
The carousels are filled
The popcorn machines overflow
The rollercoaster starts to climb
And far away, over the city, fireworks...
And this is when we've only just made it to the couch.