I am in love with this story, and Hematite. She is sweet and just beginning to realize who she is as a person. That being said I think her Crush is going to be her downfall.

I am looking forward to seeing her continue to grow and hopefully watch her friend group grow.

Hematite does recognize the privilege she has, and uses it to help those around her. But she defenitely has room to grow.

10/10 will be continuing this story.

I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
It is that I read the blurb, but otherwise I had thought I had stepped mid-way a book. Instead of a proper introduction. There were some confusing other moments, it seems that vampires are OK without blood, but no explanation is given how that works, maybe she isn't full-grown yet and is that why she is OK? I don't know. Her obsession with the boy was a bit creepy, especially given that she stalked him at times.. even had a photograph of him. I know I have crushed on some cute boys in my class, poetry sure, but photographs? Stalking? Ehhhh, no.
The friendship was cute, though again, it feels like I am missing something. There is clearly a good bond between the girls but I wanted to know more about it.
The art was good though, I really like the style and the transformations of the characters when they went into anger/mad mode.
Not sure if I will be reading it, the ending was a shock, and I am curious, but I am just missing too much to continue.

I enjoyed this graphic novel a lot the art and plot everything was perfect. I am excited to read the next one and see what Hematite and Drunela do. I especially loved the illustrations of Hematite. Seeing her facial expressions change as she went through different feelings and struggles with her family, classmates, and love. The color palette and entire aesthetic were everything. The message of friendship is beautiful. I love how the characters all end up being very good friends despite their differences.

Gorgeous art, boring plot/writing (aside from one fairly bold/contrived event near the end). It'll sell on the art alone, as so many GNs do.

Thank you for the ARC!

I really enjoyed "Hematite". The art style is so pretty, I stopped for several minutes at the same pages to appreciate the details of the architecture and the city. The story is quite light, although very heavy stuff happens, showing the up's and down's of a introspective vampire teen's life. Very excited for the next volumes.

I adored this book and the story so much that I wished it was a long book than graphic novel. The story is about a young vampire girl Hermatite from illustrious Black Wood family who refused to drink blood and prefer to have vegetable soup. She thinks that vampire are nasty selfish narcissist and do not want to associate with other vampires which is why she refused to go to vampire school. It is all about norms and the compulsion to follow what is already there and the heart which follow a different path.

What a gorgeous graphic novel! I absolutely adored the art style. It's cute, but dark and it worked so well with the plot of the comic. I loved all the characters as well, but Hematite was an interesting MC to follow.

I love worlds like this, where supernatural creatures all just coexist and go about life pretty much like humans, and Hematite is a super charming main character to follow. Her parents follow a sort of stereotype in this world; oppressive, racist etc, but Hematite is different. She's best friends with a draugr and in love with a human and doesn't like blood. The story is pretty much slice-of-life with some (light) horror elements due to the setting.

Also a big fan of the character design, linework and coloring done! I love it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Europe Comic for this eARC of Hématite.

This graphic novel is about a young vampire who doesn’t want to follow in the footsteps of all the vampires that have come before her. She doesn’t want to control minds, she doesn’t want to drink blood, she doesn’t want to study at vampire school, but instead wants to be friends with werewolves, dragur, skeletons and other spooky creatures. She wants love, and she finds it in a human.

The story itself was beautifully melancholy and I really enjoyed the emotional veil that was draped over it. I loved the characters and the illustrations were really lovely and pleasing. I particularly loved the illustration for the headmistress of the academy, and Hématite’s vampire mother.

This novel ends on not quite a cliffhanger, but on the beginning of a new part of the story and it really leaves you wanting more.

I will defiantly be interested in continuing with Hématite’s not-so-vampireish adventures, and see where things go with Emile.

A cute and inspiring tale of friendship, love, being true to oneself, and 'bridging societal divides'. Although it's just the first volume in the Hematite series, I have a feeling that it's going to be one of my personal favorites! I love how the story started out light and then finished off (temporarily) with an unexpected, dark twist—one of the plot developments that I personally seek in a story. It's a really quick read but it left me wanting more. I need the rest of the series!

As an artist, I also really adored the illustrator's art style, especially the colors used. It really brought out the "medieval, witchy, spooky," atmosphere— a perfect fall/halloween read!

What a sweet kids graphic novel about getting along with those different from yourself until….
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It isn’t…. Well, that got really dark really fast. So very dark.

Hermatite is a graphic novel that introduces us to a city with Victorian light overtones and intriguingly where supernatural creatures coexist with human in a classist society. This is the background to the gothic tale of unrequited love of our heroine, a young vampire. Enthralled by Emile a human, Hermatite journal entries are sublime, evocative, showing the depth of her emotion, and her skill as a poet. It is raw and from the heart.

To round out the characters we have imperious parents, learned men and the set piece, the local school where the children - a band of misfits find themselves involved in "juvenile shenanigans"

I've left it to last but it by no means least: the illustrations are lush, apt, with a sepia tone overlay giving the city a mysterious vibe. The children are quirky and expressive, their personalities just jump off the page. The city, its building and people are wonderfully detailed.

Hermatite was a magical read, with all the classic vampire essentials, ending on a cliff hanger which leaves you quietly pacing, eager for the next instalment.

In a world where paranormal is the norm, the dead don't stay dead, if you don't want them to be.

Hematite, a young vampire, struggles to fit in with her family, her peers, and her community. As she works through these issues of identity in this short graphic novel, she grapples with what it means to belong. Beautiful, gothic-ish illustrations and it depicts mythical creatures in a way that felt unique, like nothing I'd seen before. The story seemed a bit rushed and not fully developed, and the cliffhanger seems to suggest a sequel. An interesting fantasy take on teen life, but not my favorite.

Thank you Europe Comics for provide me a copy of this book.


I love Hematite , she’s such a relatable character. And what I love more about this book it’s that something author have a hard time making a teen feel authentic and this not the case.

Hematite emotions feel raw and her poems help us to understand more this character. It also helps they are beautifully written. The visuals are stunning and it’s helps to set the mood in this book. I also love that it shows a bit of discrimination of the other kids with Hematite do to the fact she’s a vampire and people don’t trusted them. She feels the pressure to be better and not being the typical stereotype of vampires. This fact make her relationship with her parents a bit difficult. And I felt like I was a teen again when I thought that no one could relate to my emotions.

Don’t get me started on the ending, I was ready to keep reading when it just ended. I need the other book asap.

This is a beautifully illustrated story of the paranormal. I love the color palette that was used.

The story itself was also intriguing, a lot happens in this short story. a quick and cute (though it can be a little dark towards the end) read!

It is a short story about a vampire girl trying to fit in the "normal" world.
The art wasn't what I expected from the cover it is a bit darker.
I liked the friendship with her best friend, but it all felt a bit rushed and uneven.

It's a little too soon to give a full review with only one volume of this super cute comic. I really liked the main character and thought the friendship between her and Drunela is simply beautiful. I can't wait to find out what happens next, both with Emile and Drunela's friends. The art is also very sweet. The reason why I didn't give it 5 stars is because it's too fast-paced and I'd like to get to know the characters more in depth.

Thanks a lot to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read a copy of the book, to the author as well.

It's a bit of a gothic and depressing novel, according to what happens at the end (I won't tell it as one shouldn't do that).

This is the story of a vampire girl who seeks to conquer the guy she has been attracted to for a long time. She, her friend and her enemies try to work things out and conquer the boy along with her friend.

4.5

Thanks to Netgalley, I have given an honest review of Hematite (1. Serenade) by Script by Victoria Maderna, Federico Piatti, and art by Victoria Maderna, Federico Piatti.

A fantastic story with awesome art about human and supernatural creatures that live together.
Hematite is a vampire, she doesn't like to go to vampires school, has fallen in love, and she and her best friend Drunela are making mischief.
This was a funny and interesting story, I really look forward to the next book to see what Hematite and Drunela will do for their sneaky plan.

NetGalley ARC Educator 550974

A wonderful tale that has humans and the supernatural. We find Hematite a vampire that does not like blood and is okay going against the grain. She writes poetry and is pining love. This whimsical tale will keep you enthralled and you'll want more. Hopefully this is just part 1.