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Loading... Archival Qualityby Ivy Noelle Weir, Steenz (Illustrator)
   No current Talk conversations about this book.  CaitlinDaugherty | Aug 28, 2023 |    ) tornadox | Feb 14, 2023 | The author based the main character, Cel, on her own experiences in libraries and archives. Cel’s depression is based on the author’s life too, and the result is a very real, uncomfortable, tense, but ultimately hopeful read. The artwork was quiet and melancholy, a perfect match for the setting. I really liked Cel’s persistence in her pursuit to free Celene, and how she compared and contrasted their experiences with mental illness. ( ) Harks | Dec 17, 2022 | But the execution was kind of meh. Nooooo. Cel was insufferable and not very sympathetic. Readers don't really get enough context for her interactions with Kyle and her fights with him felt half-assed and full of flimsy excuses at best. Holly was fun, though, with her super-cute outfits and spunky personality. (even though I side-eyed the whole "you can be a librarian without a degree!"). I felt the art was too juvenile compared to the dark topic -- it was really hard to take some of the more emotional panels seriously. I really wish more effort had gone into the actual mystery which like some other reviews mentioned, takes place at the very end of the book. I read it in under an hour, so for a quick, spooky, slightly annoying read, go for it. (  ) shatomica | Oct 16, 2022 | booklover3258 | Jul 8, 2022 | no reviews | add a review
"'Weir and Steenz have crafted a freshly-textured ghost story for the new millennium. It's a grand mystery, a pointed critique, and a celebration of individual resilience all wrapped up with a perfectly charming dose of the macabre.'--Daniel F. Yezbick. (Back cover) The Logan Museum is a mysterious old building practically covered in skulls, and also the new workplace of Celeste "Cel" Walden, a librarian who was let go from her previous job after a mental breakdown. But Cel is desperate to feel useful, and Abayomi Abiola, the Logan Museum's chief curator, is desperate to hire an archivist. Cel soon realizes the job is unlike any other she's had. There's an apartment onsite she's required to live in, she only works in the middle of the night, and she definitely gets the impression that there's more to the museum than Abayomi and her new boss, Holly Park, are letting on. And then strange things start happening. Odd noises. Objects moving. Vivid, terrifying dreams of a young woman Cel's never met, but feels strangely drawn to. A woman who for some reason needs Cel's help. As Cel attempts to learn more about the woman, she begins losing time, misplacing things, passing out--there's no denying the job is becoming dangerous, but she can't let go of the woman in her dreams. Who is she? Why is she so fixated on Cel? And does Cel have the power to save her when she's still trying to save herself?" (Inside front flap of cover) No library descriptions found. |
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Basically, this is about a girl who takes a new job at a (supposedly haunted) museum. She then uncovers a dark secret about this museum and decides to take action.
I went into this graphic novel expecting a ghost heavy storyline. It didn't deliver. The plot focused on the archiving job itself as well as Cel (the main character) struggling with her mental health. Also, the cover shows a white ghost girl. This image was not used in the actual book. So that was slightly misleading. There was also a mystery involving the Board at the museum. I thought that added a lot to the plot, but the conclusion of that mystery was not satisfying for me.
As for the art, I (to be harsh) hated it. I much prefer when art is detailed and has vivid colors. The colors in this were muted (which could add to the supernatural theme, but in this case, did not) and unappealing. I also did not like the way that the characters were drawn. I prefer a less cartoon-like appearance.
While this was not what I expected it would be, it was still a solid read. I went through it in about an hour. None of the characters were memorable and neither was the story. Unfortunately, this won't be sticking with me. (