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lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
informative
fast-paced
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I am at a loss as to why I did not hear about this novel sooner. (When placed into the reality of the world, and more specifically the world of publishing, I understand, however that does not mean this slight is warranted in the least.)
I will admit Netflix's decision to create a TV series inspired by this book, featuring one of my favorite actors, is what brought this book into my hands, and I am so glad it did.
The story follows Ingrid as she navigates building a career in a very white male-dominated work field as an Asian American woman.
The culture of this "boys club" law firm she works at is jarring but sadly unsurprising. The lack of punishment and repercussions from truly horrible behavior committed by members of the firm shows such a level of the toxicity of classism in the field too.
The level of performative "solutions" to these problems is appalling and you feel deeply for Ingrid as she navigates these challenges.
All that being said. Ingrid is truly a relatable character, who at the same time, gives inspiration to others. She is not perfect, she does fall, but in the end, she is a survivor and learns from it all to become stronger.
She is the kind of female character we really need these days, and I for one can't wait to see her brought onto the screen and to gain a wider reach.
I will admit Netflix's decision to create a TV series inspired by this book, featuring one of my favorite actors, is what brought this book into my hands, and I am so glad it did.
The story follows Ingrid as she navigates building a career in a very white male-dominated work field as an Asian American woman.
The culture of this "boys club" law firm she works at is jarring but sadly unsurprising. The lack of punishment and repercussions from truly horrible behavior committed by members of the firm shows such a level of the toxicity of classism in the field too.
The level of performative "solutions" to these problems is appalling and you feel deeply for Ingrid as she navigates these challenges.
All that being said. Ingrid is truly a relatable character, who at the same time, gives inspiration to others. She is not perfect, she does fall, but in the end, she is a survivor and learns from it all to become stronger.
She is the kind of female character we really need these days, and I for one can't wait to see her brought onto the screen and to gain a wider reach.
medium-paced
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book is such a wonderful follow-up to the first.
Effie's finding of her place in this new world as a witch is heartwarming to see, and this particular graphic novel hits on the importance and power of friendship, mentorship, and the family that we find and create. It also hits upon how we never really know someone else's backstory. We don't know what other people are dealing with and how that is affecting how they behave. It is so important to try to get to know someone new, to try to connect, communicate, and be patient, before we pass any judgment.
At the heart of this book is connection, and Sophie Escabasse does a beautiful job of portraying this.
Effie's finding of her place in this new world as a witch is heartwarming to see, and this particular graphic novel hits on the importance and power of friendship, mentorship, and the family that we find and create. It also hits upon how we never really know someone else's backstory. We don't know what other people are dealing with and how that is affecting how they behave. It is so important to try to get to know someone new, to try to connect, communicate, and be patient, before we pass any judgment.
At the heart of this book is connection, and Sophie Escabasse does a beautiful job of portraying this.