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A review by betweentheshelves
Taxi Ghost: (A Graphic Novel) by Sophie Escabasse
adventurous
funny
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
4.5
Thanks to NetGalley and Random House Graphic for and advanced copy of Taxi Ghost by Sophie Escabasse! The Witches of Brooklyn is a favorite middle grade graphic novel of mine, so I was excited to pick this one up. And I am happy to say that I wasn’t disappointed!
At this point, I feel like Escabasse has a unique art style that immediately draws you into the story. Her lettering and writing also feels unique to her, and all around works so well for the tone of her books. This book sort of hints at Witches of Brooklyn, which I always find so fun! Authors hinting at their other works feels like a kind of easter egg.
The characters in this one were so well rounded, even some of the ghosts that Adèle interacts with. We get a contrast in her grandmother and her sister; her grandmother wants her to have nothing to do with ghosts, and her sister is fascinated by it (even though she can’t see them). Their family dynamic is one of the best things about the book, especially how supportive they are of each other.
This is a book about ghosts and about family, but it’s also about defending your neighborhood and community. They all learn to work together to save what they love, and it’s such a lovely thing. If you love magical middle grade graphic novels, definitely pick this one up!
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Review to come!
At this point, I feel like Escabasse has a unique art style that immediately draws you into the story. Her lettering and writing also feels unique to her, and all around works so well for the tone of her books. This book sort of hints at Witches of Brooklyn, which I always find so fun! Authors hinting at their other works feels like a kind of easter egg.
The characters in this one were so well rounded, even some of the ghosts that Adèle interacts with. We get a contrast in her grandmother and her sister; her grandmother wants her to have nothing to do with ghosts, and her sister is fascinated by it (even though she can’t see them). Their family dynamic is one of the best things about the book, especially how supportive they are of each other.
This is a book about ghosts and about family, but it’s also about defending your neighborhood and community. They all learn to work together to save what they love, and it’s such a lovely thing. If you love magical middle grade graphic novels, definitely pick this one up!
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Review to come!