Thank you Netgalley and Omipress for sending me the arc of Delicates by (writer) I devoured it in one setting! I absolutely love her style and especially coloring because they’re so soothing!
Oh btw, it’s out on 16 Mar 2021!

In this sequel, Marj is finally accepted by popular kids but she does still not feel exactly fit in. She starts to kind of ignoring her ghost best friend Wendell (which is my fav character) and feels outcast but I didn’t feel as if the main character is Marj or Wendell here, I think it was Eliza Duncan who is repeating eight grade and a little bit obsessed with ghosts. She came across bullying and feeling invisible bcz of it.

It is a story that says a lot with few words. But most of all, it yells at people like; “You don’t have to struggle alone. If you cannot overcome your problems, it’s okay to seek help.”

My only complaint is that we don’t see much about the ghosts, only Wendell and he’s just taking a little part of it.

3.75 out of 5 stars.

I love the art style in this graphic novel. The color palette is beautiful and perfectly pairs with the art style. I also really liked the whimsical elements to it and thought that it had an important message.

I do feel that this installment was a bit more cheesy than the first one. I thought that some of the themes felt a bit forced and I wish they were more seamlessly integrated into the story. I also felt that some of the characters in this graphic novel performed actions that were out of character.

Overall, I really liked this installment but I prefer the second one. I would still highly recommend it if you enjoyed Sheets! Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an arc.

Delicates is the sequel to Sheets, which I have not read. I had no problem reading this, however, the book quickly brought me up to speed - mainly that Marjorie, a schoolgirl, found out her parents' laundromat is hiding a large group of ghosts, who manifest themselves by wearing one of the cleaned sheets (ghosts classic style). One of the ghosts, Wendell, died at a young age, and he has a special friendship with Marjorie.

This book focuses more on another girl in Marjorie's class, Eliza, who is a bit of a loner. Eliza loves photography, and she wants to photograph ghosts - probably because she feels some kinship to the idea of ghosts, of being invisible to other living people. Eliza gets relentlessly bullied (by a group of girls who only recently accepted Marjorie), or maybe even worse, gets continually ignored.

The book slowly cranks up Eliza's personal drama, and it seems to careen to an inevitable and horrible ending, if it weren't for Marjorie, and Wendell especially.

Delicates is a sensitive, funny look at teenagers' lives, and the very real problems they encounter. It is about finding out who you are, and how you fit into a world that seems to not want you (the world is wrong).

The art is great, and the colouring is fantastically subtle stuff, softly resonating with the story.

While I did enjoy this book, I do have to admit that I liked Sheets more.
Sheets just felt so new and unexpected.
Dedicates while well written, and while it had a great message, it just seemed to be missing that new perspective we saw in the first book.

trigger warning
<spoiler> bullying, mention of suicide, trauma, grief, depression </spoiler>

Marjorie has finally been accepted by the popular people at school - but instead of being happy, she's constantly on edge, afraid that somebody will find out about the ghosts in the basement.

This is the sequel to Sheets, but could be read without prior knowledge. There are ghosts in the basement, whom our protagonist befriended, and who can't go out while the sun is up. That's basically it and you could get it without having to read book one.

The illustrations are fully coloured and beautiful, kind of eerie in their muted colour palette. They give you the urge to cut holes into a sheet and wear it, but sadly I need mine as I only have two.

Like in the first installment, heavy topics are being discussed but get resolved in a way that makes it bearable. Should there be a third book, I'll read it for sure.

The arc was provided by the publisher.

Gosh this book was absolutely wonderful. I was looking forward to this from the time I read "Sheets" and this sequel completely outdid the original. The story of Marjorie deepens with the addition of Eliza, who I absolutely loved from the first moment I saw her with her mismatched socks, braids, and camera. An important story and lesson - we never know what people are going through, what ghosts they are facing, until we talk to them. And we must always be compassionate.

Thanks to Netgalley and Oni Press for this e-ARC!!

Really enjoyed this one, the artwork is lovely as it was in the first book and hope there will be more in the series in the future.

Before crawling into bed last night I realised I wasn’t tired enough yet, which isn’t exactly a new phenomenon for me at this point. But y’know I wanted to calm down a bit before calling it a night, so I picked up Delicates by Brenna Thummler.

Possibly one of the furthest dated review copies I have and yet here we are. I considered typing this up and scheduling for nearer the release date, but there’s nothing specifying that I shouldn’t post it now… and Delicates pre-order links are all available. So instead, buckle up and enjoy a seasonally appropriate graphic novel review.

Content Warnings: This graphic novel contains bullying, grief, difficult friendships, consideration of suicide.

I never really expected Sheets to have a sequel but once I saw Delicates on Netgalley, I recognised our sweet dear friend – Wendell the ghost. It was an instant request, no thoughts, head empty!

But given that my reviews to write list is um 34 books long*, and I read this yesterday, you can kind of see the urgency and intensity of the emotions it left me with.

*I promise this isn’t intentional, just blogging is a platform that allows for so much more than book reviews and sometimes I just burn out with the brain power then can take.

Given than Brenna Thummler left me crying throughout Sheets, I don’t know why I expected Delicates to be any different. Especially as I’m currently *waves hands* in a fragile state. But needless to say, this is a very emotional read that I highly recommend.

Marjorie is a little older now and has spent the weekend with her new friend group and a boy. Wendell obviously feels a little left out given he’s not able to meet her friends and take part in the Summer fun. But the two still have a very lovely bond and we see them spending a few evenings with the rest of the laundromat ghosties! This is a part I really appreciated, that it wasn’t just Wendell who stuck around.

However, high school is never easy and just because the popular kids now accept you a little and have redirected their bullying. It doesn’t mean that you, or in this case Marjorie, is still feeling on the outside. Almost like she’s an accessory.

Whilst Wendell doesn’t have as much page time in Delicates, his actions are very important as they remind Marjorie about the importance of friendship, trust, and kindness. Without his guidance she likely would’ve stayed in some rather unhappy situations.

The new and other main character, who we can see on the cover, is Eliza. She’s the new target of bullies due to her belief in ghosts and being held back a year in school. I absolutely loved the complexity that she added as she’s a catalyst for so much of this story. Even though Eliza’s journey within is a tough one, I think ultimately she’s a very strong character who has the chance to bring a lot of joy to those around her once they get past their preconceptions.

Overall, this is a very emotive piece of work and I really appreciate the art. I can’t get over how much expression Wendell, a ghost, is able to portray all whilst have no face. Brenna Thummler truly is a genius with his creation. Delicates is a brilliant coming of age story with a little paranormal twist, suitable for the teen/YA bracket.

I’m so sorry, but the main character bummed me out. I had a lot of trouble connecting to her. At page 150 I noted slow pacing of the story. The situation hardly changed from page one. I was excited to pick this up after Sheets and loving it so much, but the main character didn’t seem to learn anything from her experiences in the first book. The colouring was fantastic, but Delicates just didn’t click with me.

Thank you to Netgalley and the published for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchanged for an honest review.

Delicates was such a great sequel! I was intrigued by the characters in Sheets, and Delicates really brought them to life (yes, even the ghosts). The introduction of Eliza added a new layer to this story, to Marjorie, to Wendell that I didn’t expect. She really brought more awareness and depth to their lives, to the story in general and even to my love for this graphic novel series. The way her feelings and emotions were handled was done with care and authenticity and I often found myself with tears in my eyes that led to full crying by the end of the story.

This series deals with grief, being an outcast, suicidal thoughts and bullying well, there was never a moment where it didn’t feel authentic. These topics are important to discuss and both Sheets and Delicates discussed them well, bringing awareness to them and the affect that they have on people.

I read Sheets last year and added it to my classroom because I thought it was such a strong book to provide kids. Delicates is no different. I love how Thummler incorporates the fantastical with such relatable, real-life experiences that kids need access to. This does a great job of providing representation for children to feel seen. I'm so excited to include it in my classroom library once my school opens back up.

I absolutely adore this series and the newest installment did not disappoint!!Such a great read for Halloween time! Do yourself a favor and read these super cute graphic novels that have a good message.

Received from Netgalley for an honest review.

I was so excited to get approved for this! I loved Sheets more than anything, and the message it sent. This was even better. I think this has such an important message for kids, especially middle schoolers.

My favorite part about this series is the messages and themes they surround, but also, the illustrations. The color scheme and everything is just everything I love in a graphic novel. Seriously, PICK THIS UP.

I will be ordering copies for me, my future classroom, and requesting our public library keeps copies of them.

I remember really enjoying Sheets and was so excited to get the opportunity with NetGalley to read Delicates.Delicates was NOT what I was expecting but in such a good way. Brenna Thummler tackled a difficult topic in such a wonderful way making it hopefully eye opening for some of our young readers. Our main character Marjorie has not had it easy and is now struggling with life as an 8th harder and all that it encompasses. Friends, crushes, fitting in and more. Fitting in or being “popular” is a struggle for many and one that resonates with me so hardcore. I don’t want to give away too much of the plot because I genuinely loved how well it was all done, This will be a definite must for my library.

Delicates by Brenna Thummler is the sequel to the graphic novel Blankets, which I really enjoyed. I am pleased to report that I liked Delicates even more! This graphic novel addresses many important issues in a digestible way for young readers including bullying and mental health. Content warning for suicidal ideation. I loved the themes of doing the right thing and being true to yourself, especially as the main character is in 8th grade which is such an uncomfortable time. I wish the story unpacked grief a bit more with the main character's family and their dynamics.

I can't explain how much I love the illustrations throughout this book. There's something about the way Brenna Thummler illustrates fall scenes that makes me speechless. Some of my favorite parts of the book were the double page spreads of nature or town illustrations. The art style is so immersive!

If you haven't picked up Blankets yet, I highly recommend you do and add Delicates to your TBR!

Delicates is a beautiful sequel. This time our main characters must learn what it's like to reach outside their comfort zone. This is an honest look at being a teenager peppered with ghosts.
The art is beautiful and the story sad but heartwarming.

Another poignant, heartfelt and stunning story following on from the events of Sheets. The artwork once again was beautiful throughout, with some of the full-page scenery illustrations regularly taking my breath away as I was reading. Something about the nuance of the character design, in particular the facial expressions of our main characters, had me emoting all the emotional emotions alongside everyone in the story. I loved the progression of Marjorie and Wendell's friendship over the course of the book as both of their needs and situations were changing; I'm so glad they were both still a main focus of the story. The ideas put forward about the various relationships we have at different stages of our lives, and how they can serve us in different ways were so refreshing and real. Eliza instantly found her way into the deepest corner of my heart and will never leave.

I feel warmed right through and full of appreciation for stories like this one.
*re-reads book instantly*

Thank you so much to the publisher for this BEAUTIFUL e-arc.

Delicates is the sequel to Thummler's graphic novel, Sheets. In Delicates, Brenna Thummler follows Marjorie Glatts into eighth grade where she struggles to maintain her identity and belonging with the popular kids while also remaining true to her friendship with Wendall and the other ghosts in her family's laundromat.

This one blew me away. I had seen pictures and reviews of Sheets on GoodReads and Bookstagram for months, and I'd been meaning to get around to it. Delicates has a beautiful art style and colour palette, and a powerful story. I love paranormal elements running parallel to the tween/teen identity search, and Delicates provided that combination in a stunning fashion.

I loved Marjorie's struggle to be herself while maintaining a sense of belonging at school, which felt like the quintessential teen journey broken down into a very sensitive and reflective journey. Wendall the ghost was also a very sweet and delightful character to meet and offered a lot of opportunities for Marjorie and Eliza to reflect on what was important. Mostly I adored the character of Eliza, who felt like something of an Agent Mulder with a passion for ghost photography. The descriptions of the film development were probably my favourite part of this book, it was beautiful how Eliza related that to her observations about people.

The characters were extremely likeable and relatable. I think everyone has a moment in their coming of age where they feel like the odd one out, and Thummler captures this so well I felt myself drudging up those old feelings. I would definitely recommend this book to young readers, but the feeling of nostalgia it left me with had me asking my own friends if they have read Sheets despite us being a few years out of our teens.

Thank you to the publisher, Oni Press, and to NetGalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Oni Press for a digital ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. As always, all opinions stated are entirely my own. Delicates is the sequel to the graphic novel Sheets. I haven't read Sheets before, but I still really enjoyed this book. I also really loved the art style of the book. The book follows the main character from the last book, Majorie. It also follows a girl at Majorie's school, Eliza. Eliza is a ghost photographer and is often made fun of for her unique hobbies and personality. I really enjoyed how this book tackled some heavy topics and showed just how important it is to be kind because you never know what someone could be going through. This book is intended for children and middle-grade readers. However, due to some of the heavier subjects in the book I would recommend to 5th graders and up.

Absolutely adored the message of this book and how all the narratives tied together at the end. Can't wait to read more volumes from this as it keeps on improving every time!