tatyana_'s reviews
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Thank you to NetGalley, Suzanne Enoch, and St. Martin’s Press for an eARC of this book! Available as of September 19, 2023.

Elizabeth Dockering is the extremely popular and charming diamond of the season, and Michael Woriton is a scientifically inclined Duke who prefers being away from society. The two main characters meet in the park where they get into an argument after Elizabeth’s dog, Galahad, scraps with Michael’s aunt’s dog, Lancelot. The dogs happen to be identical and end up being switched. When they later try to switch them back, both dogs end up being stolen. While the two embark on an adventure to rescue the dogs, they learn more about each other and themselves along the way.

This is a comedic story with a straightforward plot, medium pace, and multiple points of view. I appreciated that both characters get proper character arcs and are fully formed characters. It was cute seeing the main characters come together and use their respective skills to overcome obstacles. I enjoyed the secondary characters and their storyline, and that I got to see the personalities of some of the “smaller role” characters. It was fun seeing their reactions and feeling like I knew them as well as the main characters. They expressed concern, gave good advice, and played matchmaker without just being tools to move the plot forward. The villain came off as an entitled fool to me. He consistently looked down on others and underestimated them, which ultimately led to his downfall. On top of that, his bad nature and rude attitude made it hard to feel bad for his demise. I had a great time reading this book. I would recommend this to someone looking to laugh, smile, and ultimately just have a good time.

Thank you to Netgalley, Europe Comics, and the authors Cédric Mayen, Roberto Ricci & Laura Iorio for a copy of this book! All opinions are my own. 

This short and whimsical graphic novel follows the story of a young man who is fascinated by rainbows. As a child, he fears them until his father gives him a secret bit of wisdom. He then befriends Isaac Newton who helps him explore science, and later is sent to serve as a spy in France for England. There he continues to explore science, chase rainbows, and form new experiences. We see how these experiences shape his personality and relationships with the people around him, including a young woman with a strange power.

I truly enjoyed reading this sweet story. The art was vibrant and beautiful. It was very fitting for the rainbow theme. Even the chapters are named and themed after colors. This graphic novel is perfect to pick up when you want something quick that will make you smile.