I really liked this story, the art works are very beautiful and atmospheric, I just love that kind of atmosphere and it works really well for the story.

Writing is never something I emphasize in graphic novels but I would like to emphasize in this particular one, the character writes poems that appear in the story in which they convey to the reader her feelings and thoughts and I loved these poems, it definitely gave it more depth to the character, thus making the reader understand the character more.

I don't have anything negative to emphasize about the book, it's a cute and light graphic novel but at the end it gets a little dark and by the way it ends I think it will be a series and I will for sure continue reading it.

Very lovely read. The art is fantastic, and the story is very compelling! I was startled when it ended. I had no idea it was a part of a series! I look forward to the next book though!!

'Hematite' is stunningly illustrated and paints a fantastic atmosphere right from the beginning. The artist uses muted colours, that work well for this setting. There's also a bit of humor to loosen up the mood.
We learn about Hematite's family and their expactations, but also accompany the MC finding to herself and exploring friendships. So in this rather short comic there's actually a lot going on.
I'd say for the majority it's a rather cute graphic novel, though towards the end it gets quite dark.

Firstly, thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with this eArc!

This was so fun! I really have to start reading more graphic novels. I’ll definitely be picking this up once it hits shelves!

Vampires? Check!
Other Paranormal creatures? Check!
Humour? CHECK!!

I highly recommend this!

3.5 stars.

This book is a lovely read. I enjoyed the setting of a school for different monsters but with the 'human student' element. The graphics showed the setting and the characters emotions so well. The book ended on a cliff-hanger and I am intrigued to see what would happen next.

I’m familiar with the brilliant artwork of Victoria Maderna, in fact I’m the proud owner one of her gouaches.
So, naturally I was eager to review “Hématite”, snippets of which I’d already seen on her social media pages.
I love her atmospheric drawings, the architecture and the critters she creates. With an “octopus” pet, a ghoul, sorry “draugr” bezzie, those elegant but ever so haughty parents and, of course, EMILE, Hématite tells a great story of love, coming of age and loss.
I guess and hope there will be more?