Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an eARC in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts are my own.
“When Lana and her father return to their seaside hometown to help clear the debris of a storm, the last thing she expects is to discover a colony of Aquicorns—magical seahorse-like residents of the coral reef. As she explores the damaged town and the fabled undersea palace, Lana learns that while she cannot always count on adults to be the guardians she needs, she herself is capable of finding the strength to protect both the ocean, and her own happiness.”
Aquicorn Cove is probably one of my favourite graphic novels. Ever. It’s short, at just 96 pages, but it packs a punch. I’d be a liar if I said this little graphic novel for middle-graders didn’t tug on my heartstrings – okay, yeah, I cried.
The artwork is stunning. I was enchanted from page 1. The colours are so aesthetically pleasing, and I just couldn’t get enough. I’ll definitely be buying a physical copy of this, so I can drool over the art.
The dialogue and plot were fantastic. I don’t think I have any complaints, other than wishing it was longer. Katie O’Neill is a master storyteller and I am excited to pick up her other works in the future.
I loved the characters. I loved the whimsy. I loved the magical elements. I loved the harder topics it touched on. I loved the dynamics in the family and the strong relationships. I LOVED IT.
