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Garlic & the Vampire by Bree Paulsen

u_0's review

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4.0

Cute & cozy : )

jordansvt's review

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

awreally's review

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adventurous lighthearted relaxing
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

hannahh's review

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funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

virvi's review

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adventurous emotional inspiring fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.75

thelittlebook_bee's review

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5.0

Absolutely delightful

mikaylawood's review

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hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

aomidori's review

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fast-paced

1.5

versmonesprit's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Garlic and the Vampire had been on my list of books to find at whatever cost, the moment I saw the beautiful cover art for the second book, Garlic and the Witch

It’s a short, adorable graphic novel about an anxiety-ridden, insanely cute garlic who is sent by the other veggies to confront a vampire. Of course, this being intended for quite young readers, there is nothing to be scared of, and everyone is a friend to be made. While the storytelling was not my favourite, what with the ending being too abrupt, I truly enjoyed the humour and above all, the drawings.

It’s not easy to produce a graphic novel that is both visually appealing and accomplished. The colouring is stunning, with rich but not jarring tones. The characters are obviously adorable, but above all, I was mesmerised by how incredibly beautifully movement was delivered! It’s rare for me to see that.

I’d recommend this to every reader as long as they don’t expect a literary masterpiece. It’s sweet, and provides a fun reading time!

aboxer6490's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced

5.0