I received an ARC of this from the publisher via Netgalley in exchNge for an honest review.

I’m not sure what I was expecting from this but I know I expected more. It’s a short cute story of a young girl having to take responsibility for her family while struggling to maintain the family business. She encounters obstacles along the way and voila, supernatural ghost in sheet is introduced. I just wasn’t sold on the whole story or the characters in general. It was just ok for me.

Thank you kindly to NetGalley for this free copy of this graphic novel :) <3

Such a beautiful story, with themes like grief, isolation, and hard work that you dont see too much in graphic novels.

Sheets is a story of a ghost wanting to fit in and a girl struggling to make ends meet for her family by solely running their laundry shop.

For a graphic novel filled with cotton candy colours and soft touches, this sure has a lot of melancholic undertones. Pink and blue hues fill the frames but the story narrates a sad one. The perfect contrast is shown in this graphic novel. I really felt the characters' need for affection, and to find it in each other so unexpectedly. The story was a gloomy one despite the vibrant colours, yet it narrated a beautiful story. The art that accompanied it was more than beautiful. It's clear that a lot of work went into it, and I was very impressed with it.

I thought it was a cute story, but I didn't find myself invested in the main characters. Sorry to say that nothing really stuck for me. I think the premise is interesting, but the characters weren't interesting enough. That doesn't mean that I won't read it again and suggest it to my students - I'd like to see what they think.

A friend of mine who also read the book commented that she was bothered that the villains were also the overweight characters, and how that might be perceived. I thought that was interesting.

The plot and the tragedy on itself are not necessarily the most original, but they are told so beautifully I did not mind it at all. Marjorie and Wendell end up growing such a touching friendship between them. Even the love interested is played with a bit of a twist.

I really enjoyed this book. I will recommend it to everyone I know who like graphic novels. And I will definitely be reading more from Brenna Thummler if she launches more works in the future.

We follow and young girl and a young ghost trying to carry on with their life after.

While I was intrigued by the story, it felt very flat. The There was little character progression but not as much as I anticipated. The ending left me wanting more and a little depressed.


I would recommend it to those that are familiar with graphic novels and just want a quick and easy read. Nothing profound, nothing exciting.

Four stars for the wonderful graphics. Three stars for the storyline. Brenna Thummler has some crazy good skills as an artist. There were many panels in this graphic novel that I paused to more closely inspect. Her use of color, unusual framing angles and attention to detail is incredible. This story centers on a young girl Marjorie whose world is in disarray following her mother's death. Her father is in deep depression leaving Marjorie to care for the family business as well as attend school and watch out for her younger sibling. The antagonist Mr. Saubertuck is the creepiest character I've come across in a long time. On the other hand, Wendell, the young ghost, is absolutely delightful. The book is a quick read and kept my attention although the pacing was uneven. As other reviewers have noted, the ghost world is imaginative and I would hope for a sequel that will develop that story line. Overall an impressive graphic novel for fans of graphic novels such as those by Raina Telgemeier.

I loved the artwork. I wanted to love the story because it was adorable but it was a bit jumpy and not very cohesive. I went back a few times to see if I had missed pages. I wonder if the author had to cut down the story to fit the number of pages?

This was such a cute graphic novel. The illustrations worked well with the story. I only wish that the main character had looked a bit more feminine.

I enjoyed this story for the most part. I feel as if the "villain" of the story gave up a bit to easy. He was pushy and determined to get his way but ended up giving up fairly quickly when the time came. Toward the end of the novel, I was a little worried that all of the side plot lines wouldn't be wrapped up. I had no reason to worry though as they were all wrapped up well.

I do hope this isn't the last story in the Sheets world. I believe there are more stories to be told with so many more characters. The possibilities are endless in a world like Brenna Thummler has created.

Firstly, trigger warnings for child death. Obviously, one of the main characters, Wendell, is the ghost of a young boy but there is also a line in the book about another ghost Wendell knows, a much younger child, and how that child died/became a ghost, and that line shocked me. You do also find out how Wendell died, so, if you’re sensitive to the subject matter of child death, I would advise you to skip this one.

Sheets follows Marjorie, a young girl dealing with the loss of her mother, her father’s depression, the family business, and Wendell, a friendly ghost he keeps unintentionally keeps sabotaging the place.

The art is definitely the star of this graphic novel. Marjorie’s story is told in beautiful muted neon colors which provides a sharp contrast to the emotions she’s feeling. Meanwhile, Wendell’s initial segments are told in a cooler, more neutral color scheme. Using color schemes that seemingly contradict the mood and tone of the characters and story is a striking and interesting stylistic choice that worked beautifully here. The art was my favorite part of the novel and I don’t think I would’ve liked it nearly as much if it weren’t for the fantastic use of color.

As for the story itself, I found it to be a bit lacking. I think the main issue is pacing. Marjorie’s story moves a bit too slowly. I kept wishing the story would hurry up and get to Marjorie and Wendell meeting already. I did enjoy some aspects of Marjorie’s story before she met Wendell. Particularly, the swim coach, who noticed Marjorie’s demeanor and tried to help her, and the depiction of her father’s depression. Marjorie’s father’s depression wasn’t the focal point of the story but it’s still one of the most accurate depictions of depression I’ve come across and reflected my own struggles with depression almost exactly. However, towards the end, it did seem as though Marjorie’s father woke up one day and was magically better and back to his old self, which I didn’t appreciate.

Wendell’s ghost world before he came into Marjorie’s life was probably my favorite part of the novel and I would’ve liked to see more of it. I could read an entire book about the world of the sheet ghosts.

I had a few more issues with the book that stopped me from giving it a higher rating. (I originally gave it a four stars but after debating knocked it down to three and a half stars.) I found the villain of the story to be quite cartoonish and wish he would’ve had a bit more depth. There was also a very small bit of a romance, or really more of a hinting at a future romance, for Marjorie that was entirely unnecessary and could’ve been left out. I think omitting those parts of the novel would’ve helped with the pacing as well.

Overall, I think this was a sweet and emotional story but the art is definitely the star of the show and I would recommend reading it for the art alone.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book to review!

I read this in basically one sitting, it was such an easy read. I think it’d be even better to read it closer to Halloween. This is a story about a young girl, Marjorie, and a young ghost, Wendell, both touched by loss at a young age and trying to deal with grief through whatever means necessary.

I really loved the ghost world that was created here! Each ghost gets a sheet when they arrive that acts as their identity, because without it they can't be seen. They have to follow certain rules or else - "Sheet apprehended, identity lost". They've also got a support group to deal with their deaths - DYE, Dead Youth Empathetics (I love it!)

Though it seems, and is, a really cute and creative story with all these fantastical elements, it's also a book that deals entirely in grief and tackles it head-on, as these two MCs are struggling to make sense of their current "lives".

I was kind of between 4 and 5 stars for this, especially with that ending, but I would’ve like for Wendell’s backstory to be a little more flushed out. Maybe a sequel to come, more ghost adventures?!

Also, Mr. Saubertuck sucks

A ghost story that will warm your soul as opposed to chilling you to the bone. A therapeutic graphic novel of loss, determination, courage and resiliency.

I loved this story. Poignant and touched on a sensitive subject without being overly grief stricken, but a little hard on the angst. The antagonist is fairly ridiculous and they're plot line is strange at the end. I especially enjoyed the color scheme of this book, and how different colors related to different planes of existence. Overall, it's a great addition to any YA graphic novel shelf!

It wasn't as seamless as it could have been but the deeper layers are there all the same in which a young isolated girl who lost her mom in a drowning accident is carrying on the family business while her father distances himself and grieves while trying to grieve herself all while ghosts, specifically Wendell, who at 11 drowned himself, creeps into her life and another man, a creepy, yogi tries to take over their business to use the land for a five-star resort.

The strength is the beautiful colors in this muted blue and pink and white palette that bring forward the mood, but the storyline falters. It didn't come together smoothly and everything seemed unrelated though it was related, if that makes any sense. It was like spaghetti hitting a wall-whatever stuck but for those feeling isolated, this is absolutely a siren song for understanding.

What a great graphic novel! The illustrations were fabulous and the story was engrossing. I really enjoyed reading it and will be purchasing a copy as well.

Rating: 3.5 stars

In Sheets we follow Wendell, a ghost wearing a sheet, and Marjorie, a young girl running her family's laundromat. At first, we jump between their two stories but eventually, they weave together. This is such a sweet read, both heartbreaking and heartwarming. I absolutely love the colour palette - the illustrations are truly stunning!

I did find the pacing to be a little off. The start is slow, but I actually really liked this. I enjoyed getting to know Marjorie, and seeing how she moved through her life. Then 3/4 of the way through, it's like a switch is flipped, and the pacing quickens and speeds towards the end. I thought it wrapped up a little quickly, and I was hoping to spend a little more time savouring the resolution.

That being said, Wendell's perspective was definitely my favourite. The pacing was a little more consistent when we follow him, and I really loved the concept behind the ghost world and how they interact with the living world.

A beautiful graphic novel about a girl and a ghost who find friendship in the midst of grief and loneliness. I enjoyed reading about Marjorie and Wendell's stories and how they both grew and overcame their struggles. My only niggle was towards the end of the book when Marjorie was asked out by a boy from her school because it took the focus away from her friendship with Wendell. Other than that it was a good story!

Do ghosts have hearts? Is it possible for people to not have them?

Heartwarming and heartbreaking, Sheets teaches us that the purest of hearts and the warmest of comforts aren't found in people alone. It depicts the process of grieving and finding yourself a silver lining. Marjorie, after the death of her mother, finds the weight of the world choking her. Struggling to decide whether she stays still or she gasps for air, she is met by a monstrosity of disaster — the irony of life.

The book shows the different faces of depression, which I liked the most. Depression has no certain face. There are Marjories who continues life while fighting her demons, and there are the fathers who succumb to it. This doesn't misinterpret the idea of this mental illness and that is what makes it beautifully written.

It also discusses distinct cases of bullying and discrimination. It perfectly portrayed a regular scenario of such. One that happens because they have a whole clique to defend themselves, and one that happens because of power. Marjorie compellingly fights both without becoming one.

At first, I felt the disconnection between the two main characters and it seems like I am reading two different books at once, until the picture unfolds; two stories meet in despair. Marjorie and Wendell, both dead: a human who became invisible after a death of a loved one, and a ghost who wants to stay visible after his own death. It goes to show that the essence of death isn't only found in coffins but also in the heart. Somehow, the way they collide resembles the Yin Yang figure. They complement too well. The brightness of the graphics contrast well with the darkness of the story.

Delineated as weak, Marjorie and Wendell are, certainly, the pillars of strength. The human and the ghost overcame their own battles without straining others to carry their gloom.

Five shining stars for this masterpiece! Although the book tackles a lot of concepts, I'm surprised that it did not overload and every single one was given a spotlight. From death to depression to bullying. I love how it illuminates getting up after falling several times. There are, somehow, random holes in the story that I felt a little disconnected, but everything comes back in place after a while. Moreover, I didn't like the pinch of a love story in here, quite unnecessary. Nevertheless, I finished this in one seating! (Also, I love Brenna Thummler's illustrations. I checked her website and, oh boy, I'm stunned. It felt like I was inside a gallery!)

Marj has run her family's laundromat since her mother's death, when her father stopped leaving their apartment. But that's a lot for one teenage girl to handle, especially with school bullies, a threatening wannabe real estate mogul trying to buy out their building, and, unexpectedly, ghosts!

I love the art style in this graphic novel, but the storyline was initially really hard to follow, particularly the parts about the ghost world. This sweet story had won me over by the end, though. Definitely recommend.

With a heart-warming plot and unique, colorful artwork, this YA graphic novel was a great read. It tackles serious issues such as death and poverty without ever becoming too maudlin. Wendell, our story's friendly ghost, is both adorable and tragically sympathetic. Marjorie, while ironically a bit less fleshed out than her incorporeal co-star, is still relatable enough to carry her end of the story, but her ghostly counterpart is what really gives this story life. His sweetness and heart always outweigh his (well-intentioned) screw-ups, which - along with the actions of Mr. Saubertuck, the story's oddly complex villain - provide much of the story's conflict. This story will make you wish that you, too, worked at a haunted landromat!

This starts off slow and isn't cheery. The artwork for this matches perfectly with the story. Villain has the personality that everyone should be trying to punch in face but aren't. Love that the teacher who has her back is her swim coach. Very realistic customer interaction but feels harsh for her age inside a family business. But people in general are assholes.



This story deals with depression and death. It shows different reactions to death and the experiences that it causes. From the villain to Wendell the ghost. Overall it's a good read and would recommend reading. I downloaded this through Netgalley, I'm fairly certain auto-approved or it is one of those that permits people to download without having to wait for acceptance.



Comes out at the end of August. Definitely a teen read whether younger or older teenager.