Cassandra Jean

I wasn't going to review this because I thought, well, I've already read and reviewed the novel version of this book and they're almost the same...but then I checked and I actually haven't rated or reviewed the novel version even though I added it to Goodreads which is pretty shameful. So I'll have to go back and do that, but for now: this is a very faithful remake of the original novel. Which I was hoping it would be, as I was reading it basically to refresh my memory of the novel so I show more could read the next one in the series without having to look up who all the characters are. That said, I didn't like it as much as the novel. It was too faithful, if that makes sense...I love graphic novels that were written to be graphic novels, because I find they're more likely to take full advantage of the format. This felt like a novel that someone drew pictures for, which was still great, but not as dynamic as it could be. show less

I have yet to read the actual book by Ransom Riggs because I have a severe disinterest in all things popular in the young adult genre. However, this graphic novel sparked an intense desire to read the actual book because this graphic novel was phenomenal. I was amazed at how much I loved this story and watching Jacob's journey into the loops to figure out his grandfather's history, and final words. The typical story of a boy on a journey to discover himself and someone who cared about him show more post-trauma is only the beginning of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. Incredibly enough, I felt like parts of this story were ripped straight from my own work that I have been writing over the last few years (which I started writing before this came out, by the way). So I had an incredible connection with the story that was being told, and the themes and elements the author is trying to touch on. The monster illustrations were also gruesome, and very creepy which added to my delight as I thumbed through this adaptation. I'm sold on reading the actual book in the future now, but I am still not ready for Tim Burton to butcher another splendid work from a talented writer who will get no recognition once the movie is out. show less

This is a lovely and magical book, and I want with all my heart to love it without reservation, but ... please tell me I'm not the only one creeped out by Cupid's wish? Talk about stripping a girl of her agency. Like this could totally be an '80s romantic comedy, and not in a good way (well not entirely).

I must say that I started the original novel a while back but only made it about halfway or less, but I loved the book. As a lover of manga, as well, this was something I knew I had to buy and read! I wasn't disappointed.

The characters were beautiful and they even kept the photographs from the original novel. My only complaint is that the story seemed to move far too quickly, but that's to be expected of a manga. That might just be a stigma because I did start reading the original which is, show more naturally, filled with more detail and slow pacing.

If you don't like reading full on novels but are still looking for an awesome story to get sucked into, I recommend giving this a try! I love the storyline and the characters, and I can't wait to read the next part!

Side note: I'd like to take a moment to fangirl over Enoch because he's sexy as fuck and reminds me of my all time love, Gaara. I would read a thousand books just for him okay ♡ show less