Thanks to Netgalley and Oni Press for the ARC of this cute middle grade ghost story!

There’s a lot of heavy ideas in this one, to help kids grapple with the idea of death, parental neglect (and alluded to drinking problems), and bullying within a safe space. The ghosts themselves are not scary, but cute. I’m excited to get to more of the series.

I picked up Sheets on a whim while scrolling through the NetGalley site. I was instantly attracted to it because the illustrations are in my favorite color scheme 💕🩱💜🥏
I decided to read it because my daughter is entering into the graphic novel world, and since I’ve never read a GN myself, Sheets seemed like as good as any to try out.

For a middle grade novel, this one was heavy! Marjorie is the MC and the sole employee at her family's laundromat. I guess technically her father also works there, but he has become nothing more than a living corpse after the death of Marjorie’s mother. Marjorie feels invisible in her home and at school, until she has an unlikely run in with a ghost named Wendell.

What I loved most about Sheets was the beautiful illustrations! This is worth the read if for nothing else than to see the pictures 😍

Thank you to NetGalley for this digital copy in exchange for my honest review.

I wasn't sure about this book to start with. I wanted to read it because I'd seen lots of people talking about this and thought my class might enjoy it, but I took me a little while to get into it. Once I did, I couldn't stop reading it. Totally loved it. If you start this and you're not sure, keep going! It's a beautiful book.

Super cute read, I loved the illustrations and the story of Wendell and the ghosts helping to save the laundrette! 100% buying the sequels!

Thanks to NetGalley for giving me a free copy in exchange for a review!

One of my favourite things about this book was its use of colours to signify where - and when - that part of the story was taking place. It really enhanced the story, while simultaneously making it really easy to follow. I also really liked the drawing style, which fit the story perfectly.

Marjorie had gone through - and was still going through - so much, and you could really feel her grief throughout the story. Wendell was such a sad and lonely ghost, but he always did his best and just wanted a friend. I'm so so glad these two found each other. I also adored the ending! It was even better than I could have ever imagined.

This book definitely goes on the list of my favourite graphic novels!

I've seen so many people talking and posting about this book so I've wanted to read it for ages and I'm so glad I now have! I don't normally read a lot of graphic novels, but whenever I do I love them! This was a simple one to follow, there were no panels with so much speech that I couldn't work out which order I should read the bubbles in, or weirdly laid out panels so you can't tell the panel order. It was all beautifully neat, which tbh I think fitted the book really well too.
An odd concept, but a lovely story, beautifully told and illustrated. The story had so many elements to it (but not in a confusing way) with lots going on in Marjorie's life; I think it portrayed her busy-ness really well, everything she now has to do since the loss of her mum and how she's coping. I thought the idea for the ghosts was really cool and original, both the ghosts themselves and the Land of Ghosts in general.
The illustrations were absolutely gorgeous! The washed out neutrals for the Land of Ghosts, the rosy-tinted panels for fond memories, the colours in general were so beautiful. And the art style was really lovely. I'm so excited to read the next in the series and see what the future holds for Marjorie and the others.

A touching coming of age graphic novel that explores themes of grief, loneliness, unexpected friendships. It's a fresh take on the afterlife too and the laundromat setting feels so real and compelling. The story is a starting point for some really interesting and meaningful discussions.

Oh my GOSH! This graphic novel is so freaking cute! This is the perfect story for middle-grade readers and older to enjoy.

Marjorie is a young girl who recently lost her mom and is dealing with the loneliness and responsibilities that have fallen on her since her mother's death. When a ghost visits Marjorie's laundromat, he accidentally gets himself mixed up in the business that has gone downhill recently due to a bothersome businessman who is conspiring to put the laundromat out of business.

The story is easy to follow but offers a unique take on the afterlife and grief. Everything about the illustrations was amazing, from the colors changing to represent mood and time shifts and locations, the gorgeous settings, and the beautifully illustrated characters. I loved it.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this work in exchange for this honest review.

Wendell, steal my heart.

I had the most fun reading this graphic novel centered around laundromat owning student, Marjorie and the questionably helpful (or so it seems) ghost she meet by happenstance, Wendell.

This graphic novel did such a great job of capturing the weight of death, grief, loss, and the stresses of trying to make a living against odds, but in a way with such subtly - allowing you to feel the cutesy aspects of the plot as well. I found myself so enamored with Wendell’s persona and his quirks.

I highly recommend this graphic novel!

Thank you NetGalley for and ARC of this graphic novel.

Disclaimer: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Let me quickly just say this.

What. An. Adorable. Book.

I personally adore this kind of storytelling style, and the beautiful, “sketchy” styled artwork (sorry, not sure if that makes sense, I’m not a very artistic girl haha) goes perfectly in capturing the beautiful, yet bittersweet atmosphere of the book.

I was immediately drawn to and invested in Marjorie’s life, and I was impressed by the unique way the author mixed in ghosts with the living world. Not only that, but the swapping between Marjorie’s world and the ghosts’ world was done in such a meticulous, beautifully-crafted way that I just could not stop turning the pages. I am seriously in awe of authors and illustrators that can make a graphic novel so hauntingly addictive, especially since I typically mostly read novels.

And that last page! Ohhh that was too sweet; my heart! Thank you for such a heartfelt, stunning read.

I’m giving this book a 4.5 star rating, but rounding up to 5 for Netgalley's system.

In general, this was a solid juvenile graphic novel. I found it easy to get through, but I didn't find that I was itching to read it whenever I put it down. The story and illustrations are normally what get me hooked to a graphic novel, but I'm afraid this one was just okay for me all around. As a youth librarian, I do anticipate recommending this one, but it isn't one I would consider a must-read or a new favorite.

Finished this today and I have feels so I decided to post it now.

The story follow Marjorie, a girl who runs her family’s laundromat after her mom passed away and Wendell, an 11 years old ghost.

First of all I just wanted to hug these sweet kids, the one alive and one passed too soon. Marjorie had to face grieving alone without the support of her only living parent, annoying customers who has no sympathy, a villain who wanna take her home, and ghost infestation. And the ghosts are the least she should be worried about. I wanted to run a bus over Mr. Saubertuck (sorry not sorry) as he is the woooorst. Wendell, my little child, I hope he feels a lot more love than he did when he was alive. It’s so sad. Yet heartwarming, tugged my heartstrings.

One thing that I wish happened was an apology for Marjorie from her dad. I know, I know he is grieving, but he is letting his child face the death of a parent alone. Grief is cruel. It would be so much better to have wach other. On top of that, taking care of those customers. My dear Marjorie, my heart broke for you 💔

Oh, on a lighter note, the art was sooo cute! Soft pastel colors all over, a feast to the eye 😍

Sheets is a beautifully illustrated graphic novel following Marjorie Glatt, a young girl in charge of running her family’s laundry business, and how she encounters an unpleasant man named Mr Saubertuck, who is determined to take her family’s business and turn it into a 5 star resort with yoga classes and keeps trying to destroy the family’s reputation by tampering with their laundry. Marjorie meets Wendell, a ghost of a young boy, who wants to find out more about humans as he explores the laundry during the night, but is accidentally getting in the way of Marjorie’s life and work. I loved seeing the friendship develop between Marjorie and Wendell, especially towards the end, when he and the other ghosts are determined to help Marjorie save her family’s business and she has an idea they might enjoy in return. It was a short read but a lovely one and I really enjoyed this. I’d recommend this to anyone interested in fun graphic novels, with a sense of friendship and connection amongst those deemed invisible.

A touching story and an adorable art style. It wasn't really my cup of tea, but I'm certain many people will enjoy this graphic novel.

Super adorable graphic novel. Loved the art style and actually felt bad for the characters as I was reading it. Actually touched me emotionally throughout. Read it.

"It's difficult to list, in order, the
things I hate But I can say with no
uncertainty that laundry and ghosts
are currently tied for first."

This was such a beautiful story. There were themes of grief that were done really well. The story is also adorable, I only wish there was more

Sheets by Brenna Thummler is about friendship between a girl and a ghost. A hardworking girl who after the death of her mother trying to survive while going to school, taking care of younger brother, an absent father and running a laundromat to make ends meet.
This book highlighted the flaws of parents. We get to see different parenting styles 'This book makes us rethink about our priorities.

📱E-Book Review📱

Sheets
Brenna Thummler

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I've never really been a comic or graphic novel reader - but this book was recommended to me and I'm so glad that I've now read it!

This is such a hearatbreaking story of Marjorie and her family who are struggling to cope with the loss of her Mum who drowned.

We get a cute view of the ghost world too and meet Wendell who is coming to terms with his new existence as a ghost after drowning when a young boy.

The two are brought together in the real world and after a bumpy start, they form a great friendship and help each other out.

Such a cute story of acceptance of differences and friendships.

I really felt for Marjorie and her family and it was hard to see that the kids at school were not more sympathetic of her situation and that Mr Saubertuck also saw an opporunity to take advantage of their grief.

The illustrations were great and the story was easy to follow and this was a lovely quick read and something a little different than I'm used to reading.




💕Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for my ARC copy - this is my honest review 💕

What a wonderful story Brenna created with Sheets. Loved this. It was a little heavy in the beginning with the deep subjects in the plot but I really did love the story so much. It was an awesome read and I would recommend it :)

The art work in this book was so cute. The plot made me wanna tear up too. It was such a heartwarming read about friendship and hints of grief throughout.