This book is just full of "Awwwww!!!" out loud moments. It is so wholesome and sweet! A story about being loved for who you are, quirks and all. There were two comics in particular that stuck out to me, and spoke to my heart:
1) On Halloween, a girl dressed as a vampire is lagging behind a procession of girls dressed as princesses. The princesses are laughing, the vampire looks glum. Then Elsie, the actual vampire, hollers to the little girl dressed as a vampire that she looks good, and it makes the kid smile. Just this snapshot of a person being seen, and specifically of a girl cheering on another girl instead of tearing her down... OH, the feels! <3
2) Elsie the vampire is going for a walk in the rain, arms thrown open in ecstasy: She's free, no sun to hide from. Her werewolf boyfriend, Jimmy, holds her parasol and gloves, and is just smiling, watching her be happy. Just a magical, romantic moment, because it's so subtle and simple: Feeling happy that you could make your partner happy; Loving someone as they are; Finding joy in a little, everyday activity... A moving single panel, I have butterflies!
There's no drama, every "obstacle" is a chance for a creative solution. It's so heart-warming, how much Elsie and Jimmy enjoy each other's company. That they can do quiet things like read a book, or swap puns, but no matter how small their time together is always overflowing with love. The world needs more Elsies and Jimmys.