Got a copy of this book from NetGalley.

The artwork in it is beautiful. Stunning European cityscapes contrast cozy interiors.

This story is about three (tween-teenage) sisters who share very few things in common, but what does bring them together is their love for each other and their mother. The narrative revolves around a dream-inspired mystery and has many cats. I loved the illustrator’s take on the mother’s fashion taste: simple flowy cardigans and skirts. Themes addressed in this book include family dynamics, family secrets, love for animals, and trauma.

Sometimes, the narrative’s dialogue exchanges did not work for me — they felt a bit contrived. But altogether the artwork makes the reader want to forgive any shortcomings that occur in the story.

3 sisters who love to get to investigate secrets, but because they are sisters, they fight a lot too.

Secrets, love, loss, sadness, lovely characters, I loved the fact that the sisters all had their own character and loved each other dearly but could argue as well.
The illustrations are awesome and gorgeous.

Who will be surprised more when they find the answer of this new secret and investigation?
Go read it.

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This was a short and cute graphic novel!

The art style is pretty, though I know some people aren't necessarily fans of the overly large eyes in this type of art style. The nature drawings were particularly beautiful.

For a short comic, I thought the characters were decently developed. They were a bit simplistic, I think partially due to the age range this is targeted towards and partially due to the short length of the comic. I would have liked for it to be a little longer and more developed, but what was there was good.

I think that topics like miscarriage are important for kids to learn about, and delving into them in a comic format like this that also really emphasizes family and sisterhood was a great way to explore it.

✨⭐ 9.5 stars out of 10!!!⭐✨
Aaaaah, I really really like this /chef kiss/

Keywords: comic, middle-grade/ children, beautiful arts, cats, family, contemporary

REVIEW
The Gremillet Sisters tells about three energetic sisters who're troubled by weird dreams and trying to uncover their mother's mysterious past. The three little girls are all adorable; Sarah the eldest who's always trying to be the responsible one, Cassiopeia a dreamy but earnest girl, and Lucille the youngest who's a professional cat-tamer.

The artstyle of this comic is wonderful! The coloring is water color-like and the aesthetics are sort of classic-european. Not to mention the details.... It's really really pretty and pleasant to look at. I like every single panel and really really love some of them. And the cover too! I requested this book solely because of the beautiful cover.

The story itself is simple but heartwarming. At first we might expect it's a fantasy story but turns out it's a contemporary family story. I really really like the tender, soft vibes the story is giving.

CONCLUSION
It's a quick read I will recommend to everyone. Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a free e-copy of this in an exchange of honest review.

When I decided to read this graphic novel, I didn’t really know what to expect. But!!! I’m sooo sooo glad I did pick this up because it was sooo great. Also, the art!!!! It was absolutely gorgeous and vivid and just awesome. And the amount of heart in this just turns me to mush!!!

While it is very short, there’s just more bang for your buck! The story is very well done and I fell in love with the sisters so quickly!! They were just too cute not to adore!! The mystery really grabs you and won’t let go until you find out what’s going to happen.

I also love that this doesn’t have a huge cliffhanger at the end. It can definitely be read as a stand-alone, but I’m obviously waiting on the edge of my seat for the next installment!!

Just watch out for that ending. Probably should have tissues nearby... at least I needed tissues... I recommend this one to those who adore heartfelt family stories. And beautiful pictures!! All color!!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Europe Comics for allowing me to read this for my honest and unbiased opinion!!!

Amazon review pending approval.

The artwork in this book is absolutely stunning, However that is where you my pros end for this novel. The plot and characters were really lacking and ultimately I found myself just appreciating this because of the art instead of the story.

"The Grémillet Sisters" is a fantastic graphic novel. Very well written with beautiful artwork throughout.

Sometimes, books that are picked up on a whim turn out to be pleasant surprises. This was one of them.
The Gremillet sisters are a trio with each individual having strong and distinct characteristics. Sarah, the eldest, is the nurturer. Cassiopeia, the middle sibling is the dreamer, and the youngest Lucille is an animal lover. They have tussles with each other like typical sisters do, but what unites them is their quest to find out about Sarah's Dream.
The whole story goes by in a jiffy. The illustrations are absolutely awesome and the ending is quite unexpected. Overall, a very interesting read. I just wish the eldest had been given some fancier name. Next to Cassiopeia and Lucille, Sarah sounds positively bland. However, that's a minor quibble. The story and the writing definitely make the book appealing.

I received an advance review copy of the book for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Lucille, the cat girl, Sarah, the mother hen, and Cassiopeia, the romantic, three unique sisters who wanted to surprise their mom for mother’s day. But Sarah’s question, which stems from her recurring dream, which was driving her nuts, seems to have thrown her for a loop, resulting in their mother abandoning them for the day. Left to their own device, they venture into the Attic on the hunt for answers. The clues they found led them to an unexpected secret. This has been a fun, interesting, and intriguing kids mystery comics, one I quite enjoyed.

Wow wow wow

It's so rare that you get to read a story where you're just stunned. This is a short graphic novel, but it already speaks more volumes than many other books. I checked this out on netgalley and I'm so grateful i did. The art style was stunning. The lines were simple, yet well constructed. The whole scenery and vibe of the graphic novel is just ... magical.

The story itself deals with family and sisterhood. 3 sisters, with distinct personality. I loved the whole sister dynamic, probably my favorite thing about the book.

I really hope their are more volumes of this because it left me wanting more

I received a free copy of this book on NetGalley.

This is a beautifully illustrated middle grade graphic novel. I loved how detailed each panel of the story was. The use of colour was gorgeous and added to the mood and atmosphere of the story telling.

I really liked the characters and their sisterly adventure to find out about their mother’s past. I found the plot intriguing and a wonderful story. Great story telling and brilliant characters. I’m keen to see more of Giovanni Di Gregorio & Alessandro Barbucci’s work.

I highly recommend this book to anyone, I think it is a beautiful book. I’m so happy I got to read this.

I LOVED this comic. Utterly gorgeous art, hints of a interesting universe different than our own, an air of discovery and mystery, an interesting story about secrets and family dynamics, and a fun group of sisters (and a mother, and the mother's friends) each with their own stories and personalities. Well drawn cats too. Highly recommended.

An ARC was provided by NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.

This graphic novel is a very cute, short story. The art is amazing and it was a joy to look at.
The story follows three sisters and their mom as mother’s day is coming up.

The tree sisters could not be any more different, Sarah, the eldest feels a responsibility to lead them, Cassiopeia would much rather talk about boys and Lucille’s whole world is revolving around cats (a girl after my own heart). Sarah has a recurring dream, which spurs the sistets on a mission to learn more abour their Mom’s past. They make plans for mother’s day, investigate their mom’s past and learn more about her and themselves. This was narrated in such a warm, loving way it was a joy to read.

One thing that felt off is that it is never addressed where the Dad is, and their Mom was pretty quick to just leave all kids at home when she felt like she needed a breather.

A short read with gorgeous artwork. I was hooked from the beginning, when the mother would evade Sarah’s questions and when she mentioned her dreams of jellyfish and a mysterious tree. I wanted to know what secret the mother is hiding but the reveal was a bit underwhelming, and the mother’s friends didn’t really serve a purpose in the end. Each sister was great though, and I loved each of their individual personalities.

I really really loved the art in this graphic novel but the story was a bit of a miss for me. I loved all of the sisters and their quirks and their sisterly bond that is in place for parts of the story. I thought Sarah acted a bit unnecessarily snappy towards her sisters at times so I didn’t like her too much. I thought the story would have had a different ending than it did because it had such a magical vibe and such a build-up to the mystery behind the sisters’ mom at the tree. The final reveal was heartwarming but a bit anticlimactic and I read it and realized the book was over. It was a very abrupt ending. I’m curious about what happens in the next volume though so I’ll probably still check it out.

What an adorable little delight!

I decided to check this out for promised amusing sisterhood endeavor where there are 3 sisters who decide to unravel their mother's past- Sarah keeps having a same dream over & over, Cassiopeia lives in her own world of Prince charmings and unicorns and little Lucille has her priorities set—she only likes talking to cats.

It surprised me! I loved it so much, I couldn’t stop grinning after I finished.

The art is absolute gorgeous and I kept going back to admire it more. Those 3 sisters and their interaction is so relatable and funny, anyone who has a sister will definitely love it. The book is short & sweet but has an interesting little twist that’ll sweep you off your feet.

All cute things aside, it also brings to attention the burden of constant reminder of the responsibilities an eldest child bears, how a middle child sometimes feel stuck between being a grown up and being a little one and how hard can it be for the youngest to be able to communicate with their siblings comfortably.

Bless that little Grémillet family (and the jellyfish!)

Thanks to NetGalley and Europe Comics for this eARC in exchange for an honest review!

The art in this book is beautiful. The colours, the lighting, the character designs, the cats (so many cats!).. all of it is just beautiful. I could not stop taking screenshots.

Three sisters live with their mother in a small town - a town for which the word 'picturesque' seems invented. One of the girls has a recurring dream, about a small, crying jellyfish (with big googly eyes - don't worry, everything in this book is devastatingly cute). She wants to find out what it could mean, and slowly makes the discovery that it has something to do with their mother's past.

It's a really sweet story, and its resolution is a perfect combination of heartwarming and sad. I was really surprised by how much it moved me.

I'd love to read more in this series, and I think you will too.

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This is the most beautiful thing that I have seen today. The artwork is truly marvellous. The colours are amazing and the whole thing is a work of art.

The story itself is quite emotional. The dynamics between the sisters are so life-like. My favourite is Lucille, though. Every scene where there was a cat made my heart melt.

I'm so happy I decided to pick this up. it was great!

Sarah's Dream is such a cute graphic novel. It follows the Grémillet Sisters, Sarah, Cassiopeia and Lucille, who are very different from each other but have something in common: they love her mother very much. Lately, Sarah have been dreaming about jellyfishes and trees, and while searching her mother's past, they discover a photo that makes no sense.
Well, now to the graphic novel per se. As I said, it's really cute. The art is amazing (I just discovered the artist worked in W.I.T.C.H. and it makes so much sense!), and the color is really warm and gives the pages an almost familiar sensation, as if you were inside them. And even though I liked the story greatly, I think that maybe it could have been explored more. It was really short and the pace of the story very fast, and I wish to know more about... everything. Yes, we see how the sisters are, but the only one who is really explored is Cassiopeia. Sarah and Lucille are not that developed, their mother less. I know that some things are shown on the pictures, but some more dialogues (or maybe a narration) would be awesome.
Anyway, I really liked it and I wish to continue reading about these sisters!

Oof, from just looking at the cover I really thought that I would end up liking <em>The Grémillet Sisters: Sarah's Story</em> by Giovanni Di Gregorio. With some of the most gorgeous illustrations I've ever seen by Alessandro Barbucci, I really thought that this book was going to head in a rather fascinating direction. I mean, honestly, just by looking at it you really find yourself expecting a fantasy story. Well, aside from some weird dreams...there's nothing magical about this one.

<b>The Story</b>

This is something I really chock up to personal preference. I honestly just did not care one iota about the story. It's definitely intriguing, at first. But I think I built up in my head some fantastical plot and was seriously let down when it turned out to be something well, ordinary.

For a book with such extraordinary artwork, this was <em>such a letdown</em>.

The premise is, more or less, mom has a secret. The girls want to know the secret. After a few strange dreams, the eldest leads her siblings in a raid of their attic under the guise of making a mother's day present. Before you know it, they find a strange picture that doesn't quite make sense. Thus, they set out to find out what it really means.

<b>Illustrations</b>

This is one of those graphic novels that I really expected to love. It all comes down to the art. Quite frankly, I've rarely seen artwork in graphic novels that's as beautiful as the imagery in this book. Barbucci really outshines just about everything I've read. You can tell just from looking at the cover.

Each of the sisters have shining and individual personalities. Barbucci expertly captures all three. The setting pulls you right in. It's incredibly easy to fall in love with. As a result, I kind of feel that the biggest problem with this graphic novel really lies in the fact that the fantastical nature of the artwork just doesn't match the story being told.

I wanted something exceptional, exciting. I wanted <em>magic</em>. But that's not what I got.

<b>In Conclusion</b>

Unfortunately, I was rather disappointed by <em>The Grémillet Sisters</em>. As much as I wanted to love it, the story clearly wasn't one I'd like. I went in expecting a specific tale and ended up with something entirely different. It's not <em>bad</em>, per se, but it's definitely not what I wanted. So, just keep in mind that if you're looking for something ordinary and non-magical, maybe this book is for you. If not? Well, you should probably pass.

<em>I was provided a free copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.</em>

This review will be live on the Reader Fox blog on October 18, 2020.