This is a really lovely graphic novel following a young witch and a young girl as they try to solve the mystery of why all kinds of magic critters are acting up in the town.
The artstyle is breathtaking and beautiful. It is really, really beautiful to look at, lively and idyllic and overall just stunning. I would already recommend this novel just on that alone, but then there is also a touching story, a wonderful friendship that blosoms into a lovely romance along the way and a really interesting magic system. I also found Orla's character arc to be amazing, especially in juxtaposition with Jo's own experiences. While Jo loves her town and wants to protect it, Orla's relationship to the town is a whole lot deeper and complicated. A major plotpoint of this story are also relationships in a variety of forms: romantic, familial, neighbourly, to a place and to animals, healing and abusive. I really adored the variety there and the story was told in a moving and really lovely way.
I would recommend this graphic novel to teens and adults, who like to dream a little bit.
TW for past child abuse & forced isolation.