"Think of yourself as dung beetles [...] Dung beetles lug their ball of dung around...we all have our own ball of dung to lug around. We're all dung beetles, in our own way."

This graphic novel is absolutely beautiful. Not only is the art stunning and well made but the story itself is so raw and heartbreaking. It fills me both with warmth and sadness.

Ingrid Chabbert tells us the story of a lesbian couple who finally gets pregnant after a long time trying. But things doesn't go as planned and because of what happens the main characters spirals down into a heavy and dark depression. What slowly helps her get back on her feet is writing.

The topics that is brought to the light in this graphic novel is so incredibly important and the story itself needs to be read by everyone. I'm so thankful for Ingrid Chabbert, Carole Maurel, BOOM! Studios and Net Galley for letting me read this pearl.

The illustrations are brimming with colors, life and imagination while at other times they are filled with sorrow, darkness and a cold blanket of sadness. I haven't seen any of Maurel's work before but I absolutely adore her way of portraying both the characters and feelings in this graphic novel. The way she so vividly showed the reader the difference between happy and sad moments is simply magnificent.

After this incredible read I barely can wait to read more of Ingrid Chabbert's work! I'm intrigued to find out what else she's written and if these stories also are filled with important topics and heartbreaking — and later on heartwarming — moments.

I can’t wait to have this book in my hands!

Thank you BOOM! Studios & Net Galley for the e-ARC of "Waves" by Ingrid Chabbert and Carole Maurel (illustrator).

❤️This review will soon be up on my Instagram @sannareads as well, along with a creative picture including the graphic novel!