Three sisters live with their mother in a small town - a town for which the word 'picturesque' seems invented.

One of the sisters keeps having this weird dream that could potentially unveil something about their mother’s past.

Seeing the three sisters' different personalities and their interactions that were nothing short of magical and down-to-earth was really nice and exactly what I signed up for!

I wish there was more to the pictures, but it was a combination of happy/sad/uplifting/dramatic, etc.

Interesting story, full of magic, what stands out the most is the drawing, without a doubt the artist's skill is one of the best and is appreciated when reading.

This book was so amazing and the illustrations are so stunning.. I really love ready this and I think that if you like graphic novels you will also like this book as I did.


Thanks for the publisher, the author and for NetGalley for provide me this antecipated copy.

A very cute, well written story and I would definitely recommend and I'm looking forward to the next one

This was an absolutely adorable and fluffy family graphic novel story, as well as a chaotic one that was also entertaining. I also enjoyed the art, which was pleasing to the eye and complemented the tone of the story.

The characters, on the other hand, were all pretty much lacking in terms of development and were really not memorable, which tends to make the story bland as it progresses. I also believe that this overall volume lacks a plot or that the plot was not well executed.

Overall, this was a good read.

3.5 stars

A short comic (with very cute artstyle and stunning backgrounds) about the Gremillet sisters trying to find out a piece of their mother's past as one of them dreams of jellyfishes in a forest.

The beginning of the comic gives the impression that it has magical or fantasy element after the dream and makes you wonder throughout the whole story if there's something magical going to happen but it's just normal slice of life (I guess?). There is no explanation whatsoever as to how the eldest daughter dreams about the jellyfishes and they only find clues after the dreams which makes the mom avoid the whole situation until in the end she decides to tell them the truth when one of the girls get lost.

As for the characters, they were all troupey and didn't have much uniqueness to them. I'm just sitting here wondering how they're all sisters when they all have different hair colors and no mentions of the father so I'm not sure whether he's alive and just not part of the story or has passed away before. Not relevant to the story but I couldn't stop thinking about it.

As for the ending, it was somewhat anticlimactic for me. Like it was a sad revelation that the mother went through and managed to get over it but after the impressions of the magical aspect, it felt somewhat flat to me. Moreover, I didn't find the point of all the secrecy when it happens to lots of people and though it's heartbreaking, it's normal.

Overall, the artstyle was very cute but I wish there was more story building or more substance to the story.

Thank you Netgalley for providing me with the digital copy for an honest review.


TRIGGER WARNING!!! But it's a spoiler though so I'm going to put this in the bottom.

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tw: miscarriage but just a mention without any details.

I received an eARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This graphic novel was adorable! The art style is incredible and truly fits with the whimsical aspects of the story. The story opens with the eldest sibling, Sarah, who has been having recurring dreams of jellyfish in a forest. Her sisters, Cassiopeia and Lucille, have their very own things going on too and I love that despite the story opening with Sarah, we get to see all the sisters points of view. This story has mystery, whimsy, intrigue, and truly broke and mended my heart all at once. I thought perhaps that the mystery within the story would end up having a magical resolve due to the magical nature of the story. However, I liked the authors explanation as it made the characters and story so very real. This story was enthralling from the start and broke my heart. I felt after reading it that it could almost be a standalone due to the end of the story feeling like it tied up the main mystery quite well. However, I realized there are actually quite a lot of unanswered questions within the story that we didn’t get an answer to in this first volume. I am excited to see how the story progresses throughout the next volumes and to learn more about the characters and their pasts- as well as the unanswered questions we were left with.

I would highly recommend this story to anyone who loves magic, mystery, and loveable characters. This is a story reminiscent of whimsical fairytales dabbled with grief and heartbreak. I can’t wait to read the next volumes💓

My daughter loves this story. She started to look for this author now. She loved the storyline and she like this genre of books. She wants a paperback of the book.

Absolutely gorgeous artwork with a sweet story about growing up and the secrets our parents sometimes have to carry.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC of this book!

Being sisters is never easy. But when you're as different as Sarah, Cassiopeia, and Lucille, it's even harder! The first is haunted by recurring dreams, the second lives with her head in the clouds, and the last spends most of her time with her cat. Then one day they discover a mysterious photo of their mother pregnant. Where was it taken, and who is the baby? And most importantly, why was this photo hidden away in the depths of the attic? To find out, they'll have to venture into the tangled forest of the Grémillet family secrets!

The illustrations of this graphic novel along with the script is amazing, the amount of cats illustrated was also a bonus! Although I felt it was a little too short it was a great quick read!

*received for free from netgalley for honest review* Interesting and different but idk how much i actually cared for it

Sarah's Dream, the first part of The Grémillet Sisters series is wonderful! It's about these three sisters, Sarah, Cassiopeia, and Lucille. Sarah sees dreams in which she goes to this old tree to meet a little jellyfish there. The dream is always interrupted. For mother's day the sisters decide to create an album of their mom, since they know nothing of her past and there's something with the jellyfish too. Of course they have to find out! The plot is interesting and well built mystery. I really loved the whole jellyfish thing and how it was tied to the mother's past and her telling that to the sisters eventually. The whole thing was heartwarming and full of warmth even though the incident in itself was a horrible loss. The girls took it in the best way possible too. The style is very ethereal and exciting too and this really works! I just wish this had been longer so we could've enjoyed it even more.

The art is beautiful and the colors are breathtaking. The panels float and the structure is like an art book. This is such a wonderful series that works for younger and older readers. It's easy to relate too, it depicts sibling shenanigans well and gives all the girls their own personas. We need more comics like this!

Sarah's Dream is the first book in the Grémillet Sisters graphic novel series., Sisters always have their issues but these sisters have it particularly hard because they are so different. One is haunted by recurring dreams, one seems like she is always daydreaming and the last seems to just be content living life with her cat alone, The sisters must get past their differences and work together when they find a mysterious photo of their mother, She is pregnant but they don't know who the baby is, or where it was taken or why it was hidden in the attic in the first place. The must unravel the Grémillet family history to discover some things they never knew.

I loved the art work in this book. I kept finding more and more the closer I looked. I wish the story had more magical elements. All in all it was a great tale of relationships and mystery.

An utterly adorable book. The Gremillet Sisters is a heartwarming story that is told with glorious eye-catching artwork. As a fan of Pixar and Studio Ghibli its lovely to read something that captures the same sense of adventure and emotional heft. Di Gregorio script does not treat the reader like an idiot. This is perhaps a more mature story than the initial impression of the artwork might lead you to believe. There is something here for both children and adults. I really enjoyed the interplay between Sarah, Cassiopeia, and, Lucille. The sibling rivalry as the sisters' jockey for status and petty annoyances they inflict on each other is played both for laughs and dramatic purposes. There are hints of larger supernatural elements in the world of the story that were handled deftly. The core of themes of the novel though are memories, family secrets, and, what effect that hidden trauma has on loved ones when it is exposed.

Part Goonies with its mystery and detective elements and part My Neighbour Totoro with its fantastical creature designs and exploration of sisterhood deftly manages to blend moments of danger with moments of tenderness.

The dialogue is not as sharp as the art, and that does make me wonder if something was lost in translation. Also, at points, the pace does lag. However, these are minor quibbles Di Gregorio, and Barbuhave created a charming novel with a cast of characters that are memorable and who I, for one, would love to see more of.

I honestly grabbed this ARC on a whim, and boy am I glad I did! This graphic novel is just what 2020 needs. It's light hearted, fun and the artwork is bright and eye catching. Plus, the novel is filled to the brim with cats, which only makes me like it more. I found the sibling interactions to be chaotic and so very true to life. If you're looking for a fun adventure the be immersed in for an hour or so, grab this book! I look forward to more from the author and artist.

I was very excited about the publication of this graphic novel, because the artist is the one who illustrated the story of "THE W. I. T. C. H." by Elisabetta Gnone. I thought it would be a fantasy story, but it goes much further. It is a family story and full of hope. Looking forward to reading the second volume and seeing what these authors can tell us.

I saw this book on Instagram and wanted to see it for myself... I'm glad I did. I had no idea what it was about when I jumped into it, and I think it made me like the book even more.

The illustrations are gorgeous. The story achieves to illustrate how emotional family life can be, how things not said can eat you inside. That there's something, like a magical link, between a mother and her kids.

Many thanks to Europe Comics for the complimentary e-copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I expected this to tie more closely to mythology than it did. I found the actual plot sort of drifting and haphazard. Vaguely magical but mostly confusing.

Thanks to NetGalley and Europe Comics for providing the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The thing that immediately caught my eye with this graphic novel was the artwork on the cover. It reminded me of this comic series called W.I.T.C.H that I used to absolutely adore when I was younger. The art style was very much similar to that comic and I absolutely loved it. That was definitely the highlight for me in this story and if you're a fan of that kind of art, you'll definitely find this comic very pleasing to the eye.

The story turned out to be quite different than what I expected and in a way, it can really stand on its own rather than as part of a series. I thought there would more of a magical or whimsical element to it, so that was a little disappointing, but it was still an interesting storyline. As a result of the mysterious recurring dream Sarah has about jellyfish in a forest, ending up in her mother's room, the sisters embark on a quest to learn more about their mother's past. The dynamic between the three sisters was very believable. There are moments you get along and other moments when you swear you hate each other and don't ever want to talk to them again. Of the three, Cassiopeia was probably the sister closest to my heart--a hopeless romantic, into art, etc. But as the youngest, Lucille and her love for cats was the most adorable. Her face was pure innocence and sweetness! That said, I do wish that we learned more about them. For starters, basic information like their age, where they live, etc. would've been nice to set up the story, if it'll be part of a series. As for the mystery of the dream, I was able to very quickly guess what it meant but it was still enjoyable to watch unfold for the sisters, and I think the story wrapped up very nicely. Looking forward to seeing what comes next for the Grémillet Sisters 😉

Oh, how adorable is this graphic novel!! I really loved the art and the story enraptured me... I really want more from this incredible family!