Alright so normally I just copy and paste my review from Goodreads (now you know) but this one I wanted to go over again because I've had a few days to think about it.
I enjoyed this book and if you follow me on Goodreads the four-star rating I gave there still stands. However, I have to say that after having a few days to think about it I believe that the book was too short. The premise is that the ghost/demon/thing in this book becomes controlling and abusive. Because of the length of the book, I do not believe that the author was able to really drive home how this happened over time. The situation simply didn't feel as serious as it should have. And now I could be completely wrong about the author using a monster as a stand-in for an abusive partner and none of that could matter, but I don't believe so given how accurate their portrayal of an abusive relationship is. So ya know my complaint could be totally invalid but I really don't think so.
And that's it, my one complaint. Other than that I found this to be a really phenomenal graphic novel that uses fantasy to address intimate partner violence. Because she uses fantasy I believe that makes this just a little more accessible for those who have experienced it, something they can relate to while also having a cushion between themselves and the situation portrayed. And what is the fantasy or horror genre if not a place for us to address real-world concerns in a manner that is safe?
The art was absolutely gorgeous and really did an exceptional job of setting a creepy atmosphere and let me just say the monster is freaking terrifying.
All in all this was a great quick read and I'll be picking up the next book in the series!
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