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The Grémillet Sisters

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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 😉

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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!

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It was a decent book. kids will like it. Great art as well.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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The Grémillet Sisters is one of the graphic novel that I loved after so long.
Three sisters live with their mother, and a cat, in a small town, spending the days working (mother) and playing (the amazing sisters). They are unique: the eldest, Sarah, has strange dreams every night, whereas middle-child Cassiopeia lives in another world entirely and the youngest, Lucille, talks almost exclusively to her cat.

The girls want to do an amazing present for Mother's Day and find a box with their mother's memories. She never speak about her past and this seems strange to the sisters. When Sarah finds a photo of her mother when she was young, immediately connects the tree behind her to a recurring dreams of jellyfish, trees, forests, and her mom’s room. And this is the moment when the "mission" started: discover their mother's truth.

I've liked how the protagonists are uniquely characterised. Opposing personalities amalgamating to form a single being (metaphorically)

The art was, as I expected because Alessandro Barbucci is my favourite Italian illustrator, fantastic, beautiful and great. I just love his style and I am glad that he has a new series.

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The Grémillet Sisters combines beautiful illustration with an intriguing plotline. I liked that the sisters were very individual and though the first chapter is brief in comparison to traditional novels, it still manages to portray the sisters' world in a layered and absorbing way. I enjoyed the way the sisters' personalities were explored through the storyline as well as tackling their relationships with each other.

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I totally enjoyed this graphic novel with such good illustration. The story is good and i would definitely recommend it!

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A very magical story with even more magical illustrations. I fell in love with this comic book from the first page. I loved the characters, cute cats, magical jellyfish, and the mystery. The only minus is that it was just too short. I hope to read more by this author in the future.


I received an e-ARC via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review! Thank you.

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A very magical story with even more magical illustrations. I fell in love with this comic book from the first page. I loved the characters, cute cats, magical jellyfish, and the mystery. The only minus is that it was just too short. I hope to read more by this author in the future.


I received an e-ARC via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review! Thank you.

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Very enjoyable graphic novel. I loved the story. The illustrations were really done well. I hope to read more from this author. Thank you to Netgalley and the author/publisher for giving me a chance to read in exchange for my honest opinion.

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I have not read as many graphic novels this year as I usually do, but this was tempting. This is a story of three sisters whose mother goes missing one day.
As they hunt for their mother, the secrets behind the eldest's dream, each shows their own unique characteristics. It is a simple narrative with fantastic illustrations that seemed to leap out of the page. The only strange point was that the severity of the search versus the actual resolution seemed odd. It would probably work better if there were more adventures of the three sisters linked together.
Pick this one up for the brilliant art as well as for sisterly bickering that will seem all the more relatable to anyone who has a sister(s).

I received an ARC thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, but the review is entirely based on my own reading experience.

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I totally loved this book. Sisters rediscovering they're mother's long hidden secret! Beautifully written! Thank you Net Galley for the copy.

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Sarah's Dream is the first book in the Grémillet Sisters graphic novel series, the script is by Giovanni Di Gregorio and art by Alessandro Barbucci. 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!

Sarah's Dream is a story about family, siblings in particular. I liked the mysterious elements of the dreams of jellyfish. I think the pages really had an ethereal feel and made the story otherworldly. The color work and art style greatly appealed to me, and I enjoyed the art as much as the story. The emotion and mood of each page was well captured, with details that I did not always catch at first glance. The dynamic between the sisters was very real to me, as siblings often have that struggle of love and annoyance going at all times. I will say that the story was not quite what I was expecting. I was really expecting more magic, mythical, or paranormal twist to rise up in the story. The story is well written and drawn, it was just not the story that I expected. That's not always a bad thing, especially when it is well done, as it is here. I was just really in the mood for magical mayhem, and did not get that.

Sarah's Dream is a beautiful graphic novel, both emotionally and artistically.

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**eARC provided by NetGalley for honest review**

This graphic novel contains the first volume of a story of three sisters and the mystery surrounding their mom. There wasn't too much of a premise in this beginning portion, perhaps because it seemed so short, but I'm hoping to see more out of it in the future. Each sister had her own distinct personality, which was nice, and the artwork was absolutely beautiful. Would classify this as a middle grade read.

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(I received an ARC from Europe Comics, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review! Thanks to both for trusting me with 'The Grémillet Sisters')

What a whimsical, cozy read this was! 'The Grémillet Sisters' is, I have no doubts, one of those stories that I will keep coming back to whenever I need a comfortable, warm, feel-good story to take shelter in. From the dynamic, vibrant art style to the story itself, this was a delightful little story that made me feel as if I were seven years old again, reading Fairy Oak or W.I.T.C.H. and getting lost in a better, more magical world.

In 'The Grémillet Sisters' we meet three siblings, who live with their mother and couldn't be more different: the eldest, Sarah, has strange dreams every night, whereas middle-child Cassiopeia lives in another world entirely and the youngest, Lucille, talks almost exclusively to her cat. (Lucy, I feel you) As the Mother's Day draws closer, the Grémillet girls decide to surprise their mum by putting together a photo album, bursting with memories. But their mother won't talk about her past, so it's up to the sisters to discover what the story of their mum is! Somehow, Sarah can't shake the feeling that it might have to do with the fairylike tree she visits every night in her sleep... And that there is something really big that their mother is keeping from them.

Short though it may be, this is a perfectly satisfying story for both children and grown-ups. As you might be expecting, the Grémillet maman's issue is a delicate one (TW: miscarriage), and yet the story remains perfectly child-friendly. I really enjoyed the careful way in which something as tragic as this was dealt with, and I also really appreciated the balance between adressing this issue with the seriousness and depth it demands, and making it accesible to the youngest readers this book will find. It is something that cannot be explained to children carelessly, and this story did a really good job.

As for the characters themselves, I grew quite fond of the Grémillets! Sarah, the eldest, may be the one I relate to the most, being the older sister myself. Still, Lucille stole my heart as soon as she showed how, not unlike me, she is the 'animals over people' type. She's like a small fairy, and I loved her so much. As for Cassie... She reminds me of my younger sister, so I really wanted to hug her and make her feel understood! Then there's the girls' mum. She's a character I really, really felt for, as preborn lives are something I do not take lightly. Barbucci managed to capture all her grief and her pain with his every line, which is something that few artists can do.

Overall, a sweet tale about a family of girls! Really, really sweet. Can't wait for the next Grémventure!

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Sarah is the oldest of three sisters, and she’s always felt responsible for her younger sisters Cassiopeia and Lucille. Sarah has a recurring dream of a large tree holding her mom’s bedroom, with a jellyfish inside. Before she can reach the jellyfish, she always wakes up. While Sarah and her sisters are making a Mother’s Day gift for their mom, they find an old photo of their mom at the base of the tree from Sarah’s dream. They have to enter a hidden forest to learn their mother’s secrets.

I loved the mystical aspects of this story. Sarah has a mysterious dream that is connected to her mother’s past. There was a strange forest that held their mom’s secrets. These mysterious secrets also created some beautiful, mystical images in the illustrations.

This story deals with the death of a newborn at the end. This can be a sensitive subject for some readers. However, it could also introduce the subject of a child’s death to young readers. This story could create a starting point for talking about that difficult subject.

I really enjoyed this graphic novel! I’m looking forward to reading the next one.

Thank you Europe Comics for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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This was so sweet and cute!
The art reminded me of the W.I.T.C.H. comics I read as a young teen (Turns out the same illustrator, Alessandro Barbucci, has worked on both W.I.T.C.H. and Sarah's Dream. The more you know!).
It's a pretty nice read and deals with family and diferences within said family. There's also a secret involved. And a lot of cats. And cute jellyfish!

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Wow, I am lost for words.
This was one of the sweetest stories and the art is simply gorgeous. The reason I wanted to pick this up was purely because of the cover art. It reminded me of the graphic novels W.I.T.C.H. that I fell in love with when I was younger. This story not only keeps you intrigued for the mystery but you quickly learn the character's personalities and their quirks. I have to say, I'm so glad this is the start of a new series.
The art perfectly meshes with the story telling and made me feel nostalgic for older graphic series with this style of art. After looking up the artist for this series, since it drew me in so much to begin with, I found out the artist is actually the same as W.I.T.C.H.! I knew from the start that the art made me feel so warm and at home but I never imagined it to be the exact same artist that made one of my favorite graphic novel series!
The story is also just as wholesome and blends itself well with the art style. At the beginning, I thought the mystery would have a fantastical element or a supernatural element to it but the way it concludes is so beautiful; it honestly almost made me cry. The subject is tough to handle, certainly in a series for children, but it's done so well that I would even recommend it for younger readers.
Also, I think the book is originally in french if I'm not mistaken which is great as it's my second mother tongue! I'll have to do more research on it since the only clue I got was a poster with french writing on it instead of english.
I will most definitely be following this series as future volumes come out!

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I absolutely loved this graphic novel! The art style was just beautiful and I loved the realistic relationship between the three sisters. The feeling of the novel was so lovely and I will definitely be treating myself to a copy of the physical graphic soon!

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This was a cute story about 3 sisters who are all very different. It was quick read, and i was happy with the ending. I related to it on a personal level, but won't elaborate in order to not spoil the ending. The artwork was wonderful and i enjoyed it. On the other hand I found it to be quite short and i won't lie i was hoping for more of a story.

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The art was so gorgeous in this book. The storyline was lead to a very unexpected ending. Very cute all in all.

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