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Sheets by Brenna Thummler
4.0

It's been a while since I've read a graphic novel, but I'm really glad I picked this one to get into the genre again!

The first thing that drew me in was the illustrations, as I loved both the style and colors chosen for almost all of the scenes. I also absolutely loved how the ghosts were done in this story, and how they followed the whole "sheets as ghosts" idea and took it farther than just an appearance.

The story itself was also cute (yet heartbreaking), and I loved the small twist that the author managed to weave in. I agree with other reviewers that the pacing was a bit off though, as the build up took up most of the book with a fairly quick resolution by the end. Additionally, the plot itself was fairly simple, and I found the ghosts to be the most unique touch the comic had (though I did absolutely love those ghosts).

My favorite of the two characters was definitely Wendell, as I loved the personality we got to see, and the illustrations that accompanied his moments were just adorable. I also really loved how closely the two stories weaved themselves together, beyond just sheet ghosts + laundromat girl become friends. It added a whole other layer to the story, and made it feel more fleshed out.

It was a cute and quick read, and I recommend picking it up if you're in the mood for that!