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Monster High: I Only Have Eye for You: An Original Graphic Novel by Kellee Riley, Heather Nuhfer
vminton706's review
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
3.0
Very cute and quirky and gave a healthy dose of nostalgia this was a great quick read first thing in the morning to inspire a fun and whimsical day!
broomsticksandmagick's review
4.0
Cute book, love the characters and the couples in this story. Their shorts stories within the overall story. Simple good for younger children, just read it for a break from bigger books I'm reading.
lolajh's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.0
Honestly has some quite cute depictions of healthy teenage relationships (except Gill bc he’s racist as hell), especially Manny and Iris, who had such an impeccable development of their relationship. The conflict between them was solved so easily with some beautiful healthy communication that I didn’t expect after the whole “boys tease girls when they like them” comment by Draculaura. Very cute actually. Straight people this is the standard!
Cleo and Deuce are also actually really healthy and sweet together and I came to really enjoy their relationship as well. You can really tell they care about each other, even despite the pressure and lack of acceptance for their relationship by Cleo’s family. And her just being able to wind down and have such a cute indoor date with Deuce where he cooked for her was adorable, and their part in the story definitely deconstructed Cleo’s portrayed materialistic and cocky traits, and that behind that she’s just a normal girl who cares for her friends and Deuce along with herself, and comes to be a really admirable character.
The other relationships and overall plot didn’t really stick with me—Heath is very misogynistic, Billy’s one of the guys who just “doesn’t get girls”, and although Clawde is perfect and does no wrong, him and Draculaura have some clear trust issues. Draculaura’s consistent worries about if Clawde loves her, even though he really does, is definitely concerning for their relationship.
Cleo and Deuce are also actually really healthy and sweet together and I came to really enjoy their relationship as well. You can really tell they care about each other, even despite the pressure and lack of acceptance for their relationship by Cleo’s family. And her just being able to wind down and have such a cute indoor date with Deuce where he cooked for her was adorable, and their part in the story definitely deconstructed Cleo’s portrayed materialistic and cocky traits, and that behind that she’s just a normal girl who cares for her friends and Deuce along with herself, and comes to be a really admirable character.
The other relationships and overall plot didn’t really stick with me—Heath is very misogynistic, Billy’s one of the guys who just “doesn’t get girls”, and although Clawde is perfect and does no wrong, him and Draculaura have some clear trust issues. Draculaura’s consistent worries about if Clawde loves her, even though he really does, is definitely concerning for their relationship.
doodles_and_books's review
4.0
This collection of short stories that builds up to the ending was a cute and quick read.
It's greatest strength is by far the illustrations. I have been utterly obsessed with the Momster High style of illustration since the first images of the doll boxes appeared online, and it was those drawings that initially got me to start collecting the dolls. It's vibrant, crisp, and so, so detailed, particularly by comic/graphic novel standards (at least in my experience).
I loved that it allowed us to spend time with lesser known characters (especially Iris, who has been my favourite "background" character since she appeared in the background of the first webisode in ~2010) while building on the main ensemble we all know and love (particularly Cleo). I wish Ghoulia and Slo Mo could have been included with their own arc, but that's just me being biased because I love Ghoulia.
I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for other MH graphic novels if they maintain this standard.
It's greatest strength is by far the illustrations. I have been utterly obsessed with the Momster High style of illustration since the first images of the doll boxes appeared online, and it was those drawings that initially got me to start collecting the dolls. It's vibrant, crisp, and so, so detailed, particularly by comic/graphic novel standards (at least in my experience).
I loved that it allowed us to spend time with lesser known characters (especially Iris, who has been my favourite "background" character since she appeared in the background of the first webisode in ~2010) while building on the main ensemble we all know and love (particularly Cleo). I wish Ghoulia and Slo Mo could have been included with their own arc, but that's just me being biased because I love Ghoulia.
I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for other MH graphic novels if they maintain this standard.
melissarose02's review
4.0
A fun light heated read that was super enjoyable but quick and full of smiles/laughs.
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