Sheets is a very sweet story. Marjorie’s story just about broke my heart… a young girl dealing with grief and taking the burden of caring for her family while her father is all consumed by his grief. And Wendell, the ghost’s story is just as intense as it unfolds through the book. Glad that Marjorie and Wendell’s stories end positively with them thwarting the bad guy.
A well-developed tale even if a little simple. I especially liked how the author used a different type of color palette. Very unique style and beautiful, detailed illustrations. You could spend a long time exploring each scene.
Thank you NetGalley and publisher, Diamond Book Distributors and Lion Forge, for the opportunity to read this ARC.

What can I say, this book is so perfect I can't give less than full marks. It made me feel so empathetic, light-hearted and full of love that I ended up crying at the final stage. Doesn't happen often, I must say.
The plot is wonderful: I found myself frantically flipping the pages, looking forward to know what would have happened next. And I wasn't unsatisfied - both Wendell's and Marjorie's stories are astonishingly real and emotional, they reflect true life in many ways, even in the way the characters' gestures are portrayed. Everything is just so accurate, so WOW.
What is more, Wendell is terribly cute. I would love to have him as a friend, or a kind of pet (I know it's impossible, but nevermind I'll keep hoping it will be in the future).

I do highly recommend this graphic novel to all the people looking for something new, fresh and smart, but it's also perfect for parents who would like to find a book that will help their children not to fear ghosts and paranormal entities.

I'll put it among my favourite books ever.
Many thanks to both NetGalley and the author for a free copy of the book!

This was a cute story. Kinda fun. But really weird.

It had some heart. And the art was ok once you got used to it. Well - the faces, I mean - they took some getting used to; I liked the rest of the art.

I get that it was about dealing with death, but it didn’t really draw me in, emotionally, or otherwise. It was a decent story - but there were a few things that left me scratching my head. The ghosts were just…well, I can’t place it. Kind of odd. And how did Nigel know about them?

Anyway, it was a quick, interesting read - but it didn’t bowl me over.

<i>Thanks to NetGalley, Diamond Book Distributors, and Lion Forge for a copy in return for an honest review.</i>

This is from an advance review copy for which I thank the publisher.

This was a great ghost story about real ghosts and a young girl who felt like one. Thirteen year old Marjorie Glatt runs the family laundry business while her bereaved dad runs a 24/7 pity party in the apartment above the laundry. Even school wouldn't be so bad if her life was not lonely and PE such a pain. Her work life isn't much better, plagued as she is by the obnoxious Saubertuck, who wants to buy out the Glatt family so he can open a spa on the premises, to which end he starts a campaign of sabotage.

Help is at hand though, in the unlikely form of Wendell the young ghost, and who sneaks out of the ghost compound to explore. he haunts the laundry and at first causes issues, but eventually...well, it's spooky how things work out! The story is well illustrated, well told, and it makes an interesting use of sheets! I recommend it in the spirt in which it was written!

Sheets shows a situation that hurts but it's real, there are infants with adult obligations, victims of bullying, those who doesn't feel safe to open up, but still many can fight (thanks goodness!)

Heart eyes on the style of the illustrations, the characters' faces look like the animation that went on TV during my childhood, and something reminds me of Charlie & Lola.

Sheets had my heart at first page, because I love how pleasant pink and blue are together, the landscapes are so beautiful! Many of them could be a wallpaper on your cell phone, or just a big frame in the wall, Wendell's world is less colorful, but the details are so cute

Sheets is a melancholy graphic novel that deals with harsh themes but with the most incredible colors I have ever seen in sequential art.

Loved this! The story and the illustrations are beautiful! Will definitely be looking for more stories by this author. Highly recommended!

I decided to read this book on a whim, and I'm so glad I did. Sheets is an adorable children's book that talks to people of all ages. There are parts of this book that are completely fantasy, and other parts so anchored in reality you can see yourself in Marjorie's shoes. It's the juxtaposition between fantasy and reality that pulls the reader in. We all want to see good defeat evil and friendship prevail no matter what type of situation a character may be in.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Author: Brenna Thummler
Publisher: Diamond Book Distributors / Lion Forge
Publication Date: 28 Aug 2018

Marjorie is only in middle school, but she’s running her family’s laundry business all on her own after her mother passed away. Her father is there, but not really, still lost in his own grief. Marjorie takes care of her younger brother and tries not to care that she has no friends, but a sabotaging entrepreneur may be more than she can handle. Until her paths cross with a young ghost...

I really liked this graphic novel. Marjorie’s despair is palpable in the pastel illustrations, and the scenes in ghost town are a nice break from everything Marjorie is going through. I loved the sweet connection between Marjorie and the ghost, and the whimsical ending.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an arc.

I give this graphic novel a 2.5

I initially didn't care for the art, but when it came to the drawings of the ghosts and the outdoor scenes - absolutely adorable and breathtaking. The coloring is just stunning.

The story however was frustrating to get through. It was jumpy at first and once I got the rhythm of it, I just didn't like it overall.

But the art I liked a l ot!!

Marjorie Glatt has found herself stuck in charge of the family laundromat after her mother passes away and her father can't quite get himself together to help out or take care of his daughter.
Wendell, a ghost who is not one hundred percent thrilled with his un-life, begins to cause some mischief at the laundromat, unaware of the havoc he is wreaking on the Glatts.
The two form an unlikely friendship that ultimately saves the day - and they do it in a way that is charming and satisfying rather than cloying or cliche. The colors in this graphic novel are remarkable, too. It would be worth a read even if the story wasn't so delightful, but it is! So hooray.

A surprising turn out. From what I was expecting from the cover it would be light and. It was and it wasn’t.

Let me begin with the theme; grief. Marjorie Glatts lost her mother. She was really devastated about it. And everything seems to be falling apart around her. Marjorie’s father lost because of grief. A looming business hungry shark. Coming to claim what Marjorie’s closest memory to her mother. Even school sucks, dealing with P.E. class where she lost her interest in. And those bullies aren’t even giving her a break.

And loneliness; A ghost named Wendell, wonders, still in denial of his death tells tales of his untimely death to his friends. Despite friend invitations, he is still alone. A feeling that led him back to the world of the living. When Wendell arrived in the world of the living he found his way colliding with Marjorie. Things started to go down faster the drain for Marjorie and Wendell feeling more alone than ever.

Amazing illustration, the details of each page are great. The consistency of the sequencing theme is commendable. I liked it. The tone of colors complements the plot line’s theme. The illustration shifting from Marjorie to Wendell was great, easy to follow, the flow is natural.

Though the story wasn’t enough for me to be stirred off my seat. I find the way it was written as genius! The concept of the ghost, how it came to it, the passing through, the merging of reality and paranormal world, the depth of dealing with loss, loneliness, the conclusion. I say, yes.

I adore you, Marjorie Glatts. You’re such an inspiration.

From Brenna Thummler, a heartwarming tale of dealing with loss and recovery.

Usually I like stories that are “slice of life” where it is the day to day for the characters with the occasional drama. Sheets, mixes the day to day with an engaging ghost story reminiscent of Corpse Bride with the dead helping out in the end. The only complaint is the unevenness early with the fantasy element coming in late. An enjoyable read all around.

I couldn't open it to read it... said that the code for it was already in use? And that means I can't read it and I wanted too so badly!

Cute graphic novel! My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed reading this and comparing notes. She really enjoys reading graphic novels, so I let her in on this one too :)

This is a super cute graphic novel that perfectly encompasses loss, grief and belonging through the unlikely friendship between a girl and a ghost.

"Sometimes I feel even less visible than ghosts."

This graphic novel really spoke to me - the main character's loneliness & emptiness was so vividly expressed within the illustrations. It broke my heart since I've worn the same expressions in the past and still do some days. The whimsical storyline perfectly incorporates grief, depression, and how these all-too-real emotions can affect you over time. In the end though, this book let's readers know that we can all make our own happiness if we put in the effort.

Aside from the impactful story, the illustrations were absolutely stunning. The color shifts between human vs. ghost realms were masterfully thought out too. All in all, I can't get enough of Brenna's art style.

This will be a perfect read during the Halloween season and I feel as-if it will become very hyped upon it's release!

An adorable story about a girl and a ghost in a laundromat, this graphic novel painted a story about friendship, love and loss beautifully. The artwork was well suited to the plot and the characters were easy to fall in love with.

Right... This wasn't what i was expecting. At all. It was mostly depressing, but still beautiful at the same time. Not a happy read, but a must read nevertheless.

Interest Level: 3-6

Have you ever had to deal with a loss in your family? Someone very close, even a parent? This is what Marjorie Glatt's is dealing with. Her family owns a laundromat that they live above, but since her mom passed away everything has changed. Her dad doesn't come out of his room and Marjorie has been forced to run the laundromat all by herself. Hours are limited, customers are limited, and money is not coming in. When a very mean man comes along and wants to take over the building (not buy, take over) for a new yoga spa, things go from bad to worse. When Marjorie refuses his offer the man begins sabotaging the merchandise. Things go from worse to even worse when a ghost named Wendall starts to destroy the merchandise also. Can Marjorie overcome all of the odds that are against her or is the mean man going to win? Is Wendall a bad ghost coming to ruin her life or does he prove that ghosts aren't so bad after all? Do not miss this amazing graphic novel love, loss, perseverance, and healing.

I found the concept of the graphic novel very interesting and different from what I have read before.
We follow the story of Marjorie Glatt who owns a laundromat and most of the times feels like a ghost. We also have Wendell who is a ghost. The story deals with serious issues like grief but is also very funny and leaves you feeling that at the end everything will be OK despite all the struggles and problems.
The art of the book was amazing. I really liked that she used a certain palette of colours and that she captured all the necessary details for the story. I caught myself staring at the art a lot.

I really liked this graphic novel and I definitely recommend to check this out when it comes out on August.