This graphic novel hurt.
I love that there are more graphic novels being created that deal with hard issues to cope with. I've read one on depression, one on anorexia, and one that focused on sexual harassment.
This book goes on that shelf in my mind of "eye opening" on a subject I never have thought hard about - miscarriage.
The illustrations are gorgeous, the hurt is noticeable, and the journey of coping that is taken is strong.

I loved it.

This is a bittersweet tale about love and loss. It felt very real and raw so I wasn't surprised to see that it was based on the author's own life experiences. The art is beautiful and fits the story so well.

This was gorgeous art, and a deeply moving story. Trigger for child loss. I loved the way the color was used to tell the story from panel to panel.

*Content warning for miscarriage, loss of child, infertility, depression.*
Waves is a beautiful graphic novel about love, loss, and recovery. The art really showcases the pain felt, and reminds the reader that they are not alone on their journey. I highly recommend this for anyone going through a similar situation.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this in exchange for an honest review.

A quick, but powerful read about a couple's struggle and depression after a late-term miscarriage. It was a tragic and beautiful read, but the thing I most took away was the gorgeous art and use of color (or lack there of) within this graphic novel. Highly recommended.

Waves was a beautifully told story about hope and loss and what it takes to find hope again. The story floats as much as you would expect from the title. The illustrations were really nice and for me they helped a lot to make the story more powerful and added much to the story.

While it was a quick read for me, it was one that stayed with me for quite some days, so I was very glad Netgalley granted my wish on this one.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

The movement of the narrative through time and the grief process is truly stunning here. The use of color throughout builds upon the characterization in a lovely way as well. A quick read with big emotions, don't miss the boat on this one!

Waves is one of the most well put together comic that will make you dive into emotions through the changing color schemes and through the amazingly portrayed characters. It revolves around a woman who loses her child in a miscarriage and finds herself amidst a dark thought process--almost like she's drowning and that's depicted in a few illustrations parallel to the main storyline. It's a story about her finding her own smile again, of finding her inner writer, of finding herself and all this when mixed with her supportive partner is a story of loving despite the loss.

This graphic novel has a heartbreaking story. The illustrations were so beautiful as well as the concept. But be careful as it may be triggering.
TW: miscarriage.

This is a subject close to my heart, and I was moved by the representation here of the author’s miscarriage. The author shared her journey and the path to healing. I loved the use of color as it slowly worked its way back into the world through her journal, the support group, her wife and friends. I imagine this was could have been a hard story to tell, and the emotions are plainly felt.

I’d started this one technically early this morning. But as I’ve said I’ve had the worst cold so didn’t make it very far before my body started begging for a nap. Let’s just say it one.
So I restarted this up about an hr ago. It’s a rather quick storyline, I would’ve LOVED to see more of the story in between the pages the one she calls her story.
It’s about a couple who seem to be struggling to have a child, and then it’s joyous upon happening but it doesn’t come full term round.
I struggle with my own personal issues of never having any success with getting pregnant, it’s a constant why can’t I, what could be done, will this ever happen... so this kinda touched my soul and spread between the going holes of I’m not the only one I can relate sort of to this story and the pain of it. The artwork is pretty, and sets the mood color scheme wise where you journey through the grips of depression of color void, and into the realms of happiness slowly trying to creep over and pull you out.
I’d recommend to mothers, struggling women who just want to feel too like hey there is a story for us. It may not be a happy one but it shows in some way you can overcome the darkness and get through it.

This is a graphic novels that I, as a self-professed “Lord of Nerds,” deem required reading, because holy smokes was this inspirational as fork!

This story follows a lesbian couple who have tried again and again to have a child but unfortunately they go through the traumatic experience of a miscarriage together. Waves is an educational and unique in its form. It’s brief, beautiful, and bears some truths that us in our daily, busy lives should pause and address every so often. It is sad but I found the book emotionally engaging. The art has this dreamlike feeling to it that you easily fall into. I will definitly be looking for more novels by Ingrid Chabbert.

This was a powerful graphic novel that deals with the loss of a pregnancy. As someone who has lost a late term pregnancy I know it is hard to deal with and take as long as it takes to be able to move forward in your life. I think it’s great to have graphic novels that illustrates the emotions and struggles families go through, no matter what that family dynamics is. The illustrations were great! Two thumbs up!👍🏻
Thank you to BOOM! Studios and NetGalley for this advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

This graphic novel is short and simple while dealing with heavy themes of loss and depression. The author tells the story of the son she lost and how it impacted her life. It starts during her pregnancy and continues through her recovery afterwards, as well as, how it changed her career and helped her become a writer. I think the story depicts how the author felt wonderfully through the theme of water and more specifically waves, which really illustrates how she felt during this tragedy from drowning to finding solitude at the beach. Definitely an example of not sugarcoating this experience or offering a happy ending. This is a perfect example of showcasing what women have been forced to suffer alone and presents it fully.

With breathtaking art and a heart wrenching story Waves was truly an overwhelming and immensely moving story.
I'm a big sap so I cried during my first read through and then cried again the second time I read it.

I can't recommend this enough, this isn't simply a graphic novel but an experience.

This was one of the most beautiful books I’ve read in such a long time. I wrote about it on Goodreads and will write about it on Amazon. I also posted it to my Instagram and will write a blog post later today. Thank you to the publisher, author, and illustrator. This book made me cry and was just a completely perfect graphic memoir. I will read anything else that this author puts out and this illustrator. So, so impressed. Please let me know the ways I can support this book further. I am currently in an MFA program and we have visiting writers every year, I would love to have Ingrid Chabbert come as there a few graphic memoirist in the program. It is a paid gig and I can suggest her name.

In the graphic novel, Waves, Ingrid Chabbert tells the story of the attempts by her and her wife to conceive, the joy they felt when she became pregnant, their heartbreak when she loses the baby, the effects this has on them and their marriage as they struggle to accept this tragedy, even learn to enjoy life again without feeling guilt, while never losing the memory of their child. This is a beautiful, heartbreaking, and, in the end, hopeful story. The lovely art by Carole Maurel works perfectly with the writing, depicting the waves of emotion crashing and then receding as the story unfolds.

<i>Thanks to Netgalley and Boom! Studios for the opportunity to read this novel in exchange for an honest review</i>

The book deals with topics like abortion, infertility, depression etc. So be aware before picking it up.

The book is also filled with brilliant illustrations accompanying the story. The illustrations expresses certain emotions where even words could fails.

This was such an emotional read to me. It's a very short read so I would recommend this to everyone who likes illustrations, webtoons etc.

I loved, loved, loved this and while I can't say I "enjoyed" reading this story it definitely moved me very, very much.

I don't tend to gravitate towards graphic novels very often, but I do if the artwork appeals to my personal preference and if the blurb is gripping enough. I had almost forgotten about requesting this one but I'm glad I got the chance to read and recommend this to whoever will read my review.

The artwork is absolutely stunning and I love how the use of color (or absence of color) beautifully complements the narrative and the current mood/atmosphere in the storyline.

I also thought that the structure and plotline of the story was excellently done. While the dramatic event, unusually enough, happened almost at the beginning of the storyline, it quickly became very clear that the story was not going to focus on that event alone. This story was so much more than just a story about two women trying to have a baby. It was about the grief, the sorrow, the bigger consequences; it was about the returning, the rebuilding, and the reclaiming of one's life after such a traumatic event as the one in the story.

I'm more of a long review type (well, at least in german), but this will probably be one of my shortest., because I don't want to tell to much about the story.
"Waves" is a quick read with beautiful art and a serious topic. It's about the journey of two women and their wish to become a family. On the path lies joy... and then despair.
All of this is portrayed through the colours, which made the story feel even more personal and consistent.
I also really liked the relationship between the women. Their love and support for each other made reading this a lot easier.
Anyway, I highly recommend this book.