This was such an interesting concept! I really loved the idea of a person's magic capabilities being measured by the length of their hair. I also really loved the diversity in this story and all the incredible characters. Nyneve was so amazing and I can't wait to see where she takes us on this journey to fix the world. I loved her relationship with her mother and I need to know more about her and the father because they seem like badasses. I really loved Batu and Io and how great they both were. And then Prill was just the greatest and I need SO. MUCH. MORE. of her.

This was a really wonderful and magical story, and I can't wait to see how Nyneve fights back against the corruption in her world.

In the kingdom of Hyalin, the length of a witch's hair shows how much power they have. For Nyneve, whose father was killed in a witch burning for having too much power, her long hair is more of a curse than a blessing. "Witchy" follows Nyneve as she and her fellow students take the test that will determine whether they are conscripted by the Witch Guard -- the very institution that killed Nyneve's father.

I'm not quite sure how I feel about "Witchy." The world of Hyalin was incredibly interesting and well-developed. The author perfectly walked the line of explaining what rules governed the magic system and leaving some elements open for further exploration in the next installment.

My biggest complaint about "Witchy" was that I wanted more -- more of Nyneve's growing friendships, more of her mom's backstory, and a bit more at the end that would've helped explain some of Nyneve's choices. It will be really interesting to see where the story goes next.

I love when I pick up a graphic novel and, within just a few pages, know that I’ve found a new favorite series to follow (at least, I’m assuming it’s going to be a series, based on the ending). Witchy takes place in a magical world where each person’s power is dictated by the length of their hair. Having watched her father burned when she was a child due to his hair being deemed too long by the government, Nyneve spends her life hiding who she is in hopes of going unnoticed by the army.

The art style in this is fun and light, but the plot has a lot of nuance and subtle heaviness to it. There’s an oppressive militia/government, a lot of hurting children and families, and something suspicious going on in the way the kingdom of Hyalin’s history is steadily being rewritten and erased. There’s also a ton of gorgeously effortless diversity, including characters of color, casual queerness, a trans girl, and more.

Between the cast of characters, the plot, the world-building, and a certain snarky talking raven, I loved Witchy a whole lot, and I really hope I’m right in my expectations of a sequel, because I definitely need more time with Nyneve and her friends in the kingdom of Hyalin.

Thank you so much to the publisher for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Thank you NetGalley and Publisher for this early copy!

I was surprised at how much I really enjoyed the graphic novel. It was well-written, had stunning art, and I connected with the main character.

I will be checking out more from Ariel Slamet Ries in the future!

I am looking forward to the next issue because I cannot wait to find out what happens next!

A solid, engaging first volume to what looks to be a very promising series: phenomenal art, a compelling cast and a fantastical setting. The characters were the highlight for me, but the vibrant settings and build up of the world around were an absolute delight to see while progressing through the story. I loved just about everything about this.

I can't wait to read the next volume! This is a great book for fans of Nameless City, The Okay Witch, and the Amulet series. The characters were really well done and you'll left feeling very invested in the story and universe.

A solid introduction to what looks like it will be a series. As a graphic novel, I was impressed by how much information was conveyed through the artwork and the dialog. The main character is different and compelling, and I think the struggle between the current power and those of the rebellion will be interesting to follow. I enjoyed the artwork and the story and look forward to future additions to the series.

It was late.

I figured I would just look at this book, because the cover looked so interesting.

And here I am, at 1:17am, writing the review, because, although it was late, I had to finish this first installment of this amazing fantasy world.

In this world, hair gives your magic the little bit extra push. The more hair you have, the stronger the magic.

Nyneve's father was killed because of his hair.

She does not want the same fate, and she doesn't want to work for the guards who killed him. So, when she is conscripted, she cuts off her hair, and runs away.

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The drawings are amazing. The characters are fully formed. The world is well built.

My only complaint is that there isn't more of it.

A great book for children of all ages, including those who are adults.

Highly recommend this story of a girl who doesn't fit in and doesn't want to fit in.

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.