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dreaming_ace's review against another edition
5.0
Such a cool story. Where else do you find a combo of ghost story featuring librarians and mental health issues? Would recommend. :)
alexandreads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I am not the biggest fan of the art style. The pacing of the story is very rushed. I'm not sure if it is due to the medium (will need to read more graphic novel) or the matter of the execution.
kelleycailin's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-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? Yes
4.5
emrodav's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 ⭐️
This book had a super interesting premise (especially for me because I’ve worked in libraries and archives) but the pacing was way too slow for the first half and the art was not my favorite.
This book had a super interesting premise (especially for me because I’ve worked in libraries and archives) but the pacing was way too slow for the first half and the art was not my favorite.
hollyxbear's review against another edition
5.0
This was a really fun graphic novel. I would love to see another in this series too! Even though it’s technically not a series I would love to see if they work at another museum or library. It’s a very interesting concept.
toosuto's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
edebo_reads's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
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? No
4.0
pellegrinic's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.0
alexandergrantwriter's review against another edition
3.0
~ Easy Read ~
I don’t overly have strong feelings on this one. The art style was really good and fun to look through, I just didn’t really connect with the story.
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The main character was kind of just there and I didn’t think the mystery or reveal was all that special? It was just a little underwhelming, but I’d still be open to trying something else the author wrote.
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Just maybe not the story for me!
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I don’t overly have strong feelings on this one. The art style was really good and fun to look through, I just didn’t really connect with the story.
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The main character was kind of just there and I didn’t think the mystery or reveal was all that special? It was just a little underwhelming, but I’d still be open to trying something else the author wrote.
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Just maybe not the story for me!
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geekwayne's review against another edition
3.0
'Archival Quality' by Ivy Noelle Weir with art by Steenz is a graphic novel about a woman who gets a job in a creepy library.
When Cel Walden loses her job, it affects her shaky mental health. She finds a replacement job as an archivist at a mainly deserted medical library on the grounds of an old sanitarium. Her new boss is standoffish and weird, and there is definitely something going on, as Cel's on site apartment is tossed and she keeps finding strange messages leading her to the mystery of a young woman who died years ago.
The story was engaging enough. I liked the characters well enough. The art wasn't totally my style, but it works ok. I'm glad I got to read this.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
When Cel Walden loses her job, it affects her shaky mental health. She finds a replacement job as an archivist at a mainly deserted medical library on the grounds of an old sanitarium. Her new boss is standoffish and weird, and there is definitely something going on, as Cel's on site apartment is tossed and she keeps finding strange messages leading her to the mystery of a young woman who died years ago.
The story was engaging enough. I liked the characters well enough. The art wasn't totally my style, but it works ok. I'm glad I got to read this.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.