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A review by visceralreads
Aquicorn Cove by K. O'Neill
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
- omg i loveee the art style so much!! the soft color palettes and the smooth lineless art and by god, buff women <333
- casual sapphic representation in a middle-grade book! although it's not clearly stated that mae and aure are in a romantic relationship, but i'm sure asl that no girl bbfs look at each other and touch like that <3
- also the coral reef degradation commentary especially in a book that's geared towards younger audiences! I love this, and even though aquicorn cove features a colony of majestic marine creatures called aquicorns and an underwater creature (aure) which are fantasy elements, i think that the message this graphic novel relays is still very clear: coral reef destruction is a real thing and it is very harmful to both marine and human life, and steps must be taken to preserve the ocean, no matter how small (using less plastic, not overfishing etc.)
overall the story is easy to follow with the simple dialogues, heartfelt moments, and captivating art style,, and there's also a section at the back that talks about coral reefs and coral bleaching, which is very helpful for anyone young or old to understand.
- casual sapphic representation in a middle-grade book! although it's not clearly stated that mae and aure are in a romantic relationship, but i'm sure asl that no girl bbfs look at each other and touch like that <3
- also the coral reef degradation commentary especially in a book that's geared towards younger audiences! I love this, and even though aquicorn cove features a colony of majestic marine creatures called aquicorns and an underwater creature (aure) which are fantasy elements, i think that the message this graphic novel relays is still very clear: coral reef destruction is a real thing and it is very harmful to both marine and human life, and steps must be taken to preserve the ocean, no matter how small (using less plastic, not overfishing etc.)
overall the story is easy to follow with the simple dialogues, heartfelt moments, and captivating art style,, and there's also a section at the back that talks about coral reefs and coral bleaching, which is very helpful for anyone young or old to understand.