Received a digital arc from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I quite enjoyed this graphic novel! It opens with a young boy having a nightmare, and you quickly learn that in the walled-in "purely human" kingdom where he lives, called Pipetown, those who have been touched by magic ("weirdbloods") are persecuted. His nightmares stem from the fact that he himself is a hidden weirdblood, and things take a turn when he's forced to leave Pipetown along with his best friend and the castle groundskeeper's son, who he has a huge crush on. 

My favorite thing about this book was the gay panic. I adore gay panic, and Wynd's blossoming sexuality and his crush on someone much older than him were depicted so well. I loved seeing how Thorn, the groundskeeper's son, talked with him about his feelings, and overall I liked how the relationships were in this book. They felt complicated and simple at the same time, just like they are in real life. 

The pacing felt off in some parts, but I did like the plot. I will say if you're looking for a gentle fantasy, this is not a gentle story, so be warned! Though the art is soft and I loved the color scheme, this fantasy was quite dark at times, and there is quite a bit of death and violence, as well as a prominent side character who's sheltered and problematic, but is corrected and improves. Overall, I would recommend this, and am looking forward to the next volume!