THIS IS SUCH A PRECIOUS BOOK. I read this in one sitting. The art is gorgeous and the storyline is very simple, but the concept is super interesting. You may need to suspend your disbelief while reading this because this book has a lot of magical and fantastical details, but once you are ready to let go of your reservations, you will find this graphic novel so enjoyable and enchanting. It reminds me of Adventure Time, what with its very quirky yet sweet storyline and art.

Many thanks to Europe Comics and Netgalley for the e-ARC!

A genuinely strange tale of Zoc, a young woman whose hair inexplicably gathers water. Seeking a career that speaks to her, she posts a classified ad and is engaged to help a flooded town, which she does by dragging millions of litres of water across the countryside. Along the way she meets a young man who spontaneously combusts when exposed to negative emotions, along with several avian musicians... Overall a very strange mess of a plot that seems like if has emerged from another universe. altogether. The artwork is at times striking and it its most affecting in the depictions of colorful landscapes and the lush natural world, Jade Khoo's faces and characters are rather stiff and strange, and their emotions and motivations remain opaque throughout. Recommended for anime fans who are ready to follow Zoc's journey wherever it goes, but won't be upset if it doesn't come to much in the end.

This is a short and enjoyable book for those who like unique comic books. This is a story about finding new friends and learning more about oneself. It is emotional and touching. I've never read anything like this before and I really hope the author writes more stories and draws more pictures soon. This story is about a young person growing up in a world where supernatural things are strange and normal at the same time.

Thank you for approving me for this title! However, I unfortunately was unable to download/read this book prior to it being archived on Netgalley. I hope to read and review this book on my own soon, and hope to read other books from this author and publisher. Thanks again!

An interesting graphic novel, and one that takes a very subdued look at what might be seen as a superhero's talent. Zoc is a member of a family with weird hair – her dad can hardly see out of his fringe, it would appear, but Zoc's takes the biscuit. And by biscuit, I mean water – it can seemingly attract a whole bath load of water, hanging from her plait, and she can walk around like it all day. In fact she thinks she can shift a whole lot more, and starts to do that rather than go to school, when she gets employed by a flooded village to move all the water to a dryer region. Cue her sleeping out in the open, which only raises the question of what might happen if she turns over at night, and finding someone else with a unique skill.

I don't think I fully got what was intended from this book; certainly I can see more positive reviews. I think it was just the times it strayed into being too odd, from the family's hair to the times it had to make up its own rules as it goes along – the water can at times have fish splashing in it, and at times leave the villagers' artefacts and flood-damaged items behind. She washes her hair daily – but how can she dry off a shower's output just like that? She doesn't even use dry shampoo. The biggest sin to me was the quietness of the other character's arrival – this has such the genteel, limpid mood the second person's introduction just didn't work for me. That said, the unshowy and subtler kind of storytelling actually made for quite a quiet book, and it doesn't take long to experience all its oddities. I just think it was lacking too much for me, even for me to stretch to three and a half stars.

Wow! What an amazing book!!
Would love to read more from the author.
Thankyou netgalley for the Arc!

Really beautiful artwork in this graphic novel. The overall plot and premise is interesting (her superpower is very different than ones I've read about in other fandoms) and I loved the way it was paced.

Art: 9/10

Paneling: 9/10

Plot and Characters: 8/10

Thoughts: OMG THIS READS LIKE A GHIBLI MOVIE!!!! This graphic novel was absolutely adorable and a must read for anyone who's a fan of things like Howl's moving castle, Kiki's delivery service and Ponyo. I loved it so much, it was so wholesome and heartfelt, it was contemplative and introspective and all wrapped up in an absolutely gorgeous art style. The only thing that slightly drags it down was bits of it felt slightly clunky but that's also part of the charm.

Gorgeous graphic novel, thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for letting me access it in exchange for my feedback.

I chose to read this book because of its peaceful cover (a lot of graphic novels seem to prefer the more dramatic ones). The story was in one instalment and is good enough to suit both adults and younger audiences. Although the characters are slightly younger, it is hard to put this book in any bracket.
I read it in one sitting, as I am sure many would also be able to do. It is the typical tale of a misfit trying to find her own place in life, but with a twist. Zoc has magic hair that attracts water that she then carries with her as she goes until she cuts off the tip of her braid, and the problem begins anew later. Although there is no explanation of the whys of this event or the concept of what it means to have such a curse/boon. A little further in, we meet yet another person with a different type of boon/curse, so it seems more acceptable in some senses. In another sense, people who cause trouble in everyday life with these 'skills' are chastised and not welcomed (sometimes with good reason, as we are soon to find out). For once, I was not bothered by the lack of an explanation - maybe the art lulled me into ignoring the question!
I liked the ending and the way it came about. Given the introduction of the new character, it should have seemed trite, but the setting and minimal conversation brought something new to this narrative. Several panels of walking are shown, which, instead of seeming repetitive, reinforce Zoc's journey. I think this is the kind of book that you can give people, young and old and ask what they got out of it, whether they feel like they see something of themselves in any of the people in the book.
I read this as an ARC, thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, but the review is entirely based on my own reading experience.

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. Zoc's hair seems to attract water to it, but instead of it being a gift, it is a burden. What about this is a gift is what she wants to learn.

It is complicated to explain this story because it has so many layers and little details about everything, but I really enjoyed and it made me feel... sad and happy at the same time. Yup, my feelings are a chaos.
Zoc and Kael warmed my heart like a Ghibli movie. Gosh, this story could definitely be one of it, it has so much depth.

It is complicated to explain this story because it has so many layers and little details about everything, but I really enjoyed and it made me feel... sad and happy at the same time. Yup, my feelings are a chaos. Anyway, Zoc and Kael warmed my heart like a Ghibli movie. Gosh, this story could definitely be one of it, it has SO MUCH POTENTIAL.

What a bizarre story this was.

A young girl named Zoc has a unique ability. She can drag water with her hair. Even a river could hang off her hair. While trying to figure out what to do with her life, she gets a job offer from the people of a flooded town to take away excess water far away. Thus begins her quest. Along this journey, she meets minstrels and a young boy who has a talent (?) as unique as Zoc's.

The artwork is OK. It did not impress me much. There were gaps in the story. It was quite original, but I think it needs to be improved. I always complain about hard-to-read fonts, so nothing changed in this case. Please make the writings bolder.

Thanks a lot to Europe Comics and NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book for reviewers.

A raw and heart-warming story of friendship and self-discovery. <i>Zoc</i> retells the lonely, uneventful life of a girl with a magic hair, until she decided to pursue her heart's desires and found companionship along the way with unique and heartfelt storytelling. I'm in love with this!

My gratitude to Dargaud France and Netgalley for providing me with an advanced reading copy of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review.

Beautiful artwork and a really moving story to top it off. I really liked how this dealt with real topics but in a less in your face way and while also being a unique premise with a magical twist. I loved this and can’t wait to see what this artist comes out with in the future.

Zoc is a cute and unusual story about a girl with the most ridiculous superpower I have ever encountered - she can collect water (in any amount) with her hair and transport it. It has a nice message of acceptance and finding your place in the world and all the good an important things but it didn't speak to me. But I think if you like quirky, strange graphic novels, you might enjoy it.

Thank you Netgalley UK for providing me with a copy of this book for an honest review.

I wasn't sure what to expect from this comic but I really enjoyed it.
We follow Zoc who has the power to absorb water with her hair, even when she doesn't necessarily want to, like in the rain. But Zoc wants to use her power in her future. So she goes on a quest to make her wish come true. I liked the character of Zoc because she is very determined and brave. I had a little trouble with her at first because she didn't think about the consequences of her actions but the fact that she is learning made me smile. I really liked the friend who joins her along the way, I thought they made a good duo. Also, the drawings were very nice.
I would recommend to those who are looking for a soft read
4/5

I would like to thank the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this eBook.

You can always count on Europe Comics for strange but beautiful and whimsical graphic novels that grip you right from the beginning and Zoc was no exception. Beautifully illustrated and heartwarming, I recommend this book to all graphic novel fans out there. I felt like I was in a Ghibli movie throughout the read.

If you are looking for a strange lulling graphic novel showing a slice of surreal life, this is for you. I really loved the atmosphere of this gentile friendship story. It doesn't have many things happening, the hero is lost, this is her coming of age journey, and many of the dialogues are very simple and don't actually say all that much. But it works, there is a lovely hypnotic quality to this work.
If you like detailed worlds, with clear rules, this might not be for you. The rules of the world are not the focus of this book, who are the population, and what they do is not part of the story. There is a dream quality to this work, many things are just a little off, and yet, together they form a world of their own. While nothing is explained, and we do not quite know how the heroes fit in this place, it didn't bother me, because that's not the point of the story.
I love the strange and cute at the same time, and this is what we get here, the idea is unusual, and a nice soothing read. I really enjoyed it, it was a very comforting read, and I'm always a fan of friendship stories.
The illustration style is not really what I like, but it's very easy to follow and quite adorable too, going well with the story. It has a naive feel, a little clumsy, far from smooth top productions and very much looks like an indie work. This genuineness was what I loved.
I recommend this graphic novel to people who like some heart in their work, who enjoy dream-like stories and can suspend their beliefs, who enjoy the weird without it getting creepy. It's a very relaxing book and I look forward to seeing what the author does in the future.