Disclaimer: I requested and received an ARC of this graphic novel from Net Galley. I'm Leaving this review voluntarily.
 

I grew up watching "Winx Club" so I was so excited when I saw this graphic novel. I will be honest I didn't read the description I saw "Winx" and jumped at it. (I would have requested it regardless because the description just made me want to read it more.) However, according to the description this graphic novel is "a continuation of the hit Netflix series". I didn't watch the Netflix series. 

So, while reading Fate: The Winx Saga Vol.1-Dark Destiny by Olivia Cuartero-Briggs I did, at first, feel like I had been dropped into the middle of something. It felt like I had missed a lot. But the author does an amazing job of using context clues and conversations to fill those blanks. Which is to say I don't think you need to watch the show to enjoy this graphic novel. Especially if you, like me, grew up on Winx and are a bit familiar with the world. However, this graphic novel (because I can't speak for the show) gave us something the original Winx never did. Diversity. There are so many different body types and skin tones. But there is also queer characters! 

There is so much to love about Fate: The Winx Saga Vol.1-Dark Destiny. For example: That ending!? I need volume two now. I have to know what happens next. There is so much I want to say but can't because I can't pick what to say first, and its all spoilery. I so badly want to freak out about this book with somebody. I can't wait for it to be released on July 30th, 2024. I want someone to scream about it with me. If you and a friend loved "Winx Club" as kids or watched the Netflix series you should buddy read this graphic novel. Because books are better with friends who will scream about them with you.