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Blackwater by Jeannette Arroyo, Ren Graham
3.0
adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

This was a cute read and I’d be interested in a second volume as many of the  characters and stories still felt unfinished. The other reviews regarding disabilities should be considered. I wasn’t aware when I was reading that some of the characters’ portrayals weren’t accurate. That can be a problem if you’re trying to be inclusive but unaware of the harm. 

The main two characters were interesting and fun. I wasn’t expecting a trans masc character and I had some questions regarding the healthcare they experienced with the age they were supposed to be. 

Overall though I enjoyed the art and the story and it made for, what I hope is the first volume.