The second book of the trilogy called “Sheets” continues with the same storyline presented in Sheets. Even so, the trigger warnings in here refer specifically to depression, bullying and suicide.

The narrative follows Marjorie and Wendell, a human girl and a ghost respectively, living in a small town where the events of the first book took place. As summer ends, Marjorie becomes friends with the popular girls who used to bully her just to fit in, but she neglects her relationship with the cute ghost, Wendell. Throughout the book, Marjorie feels pressure from socializing with the popular girls and from ignoring her actual friends, like Wendell and Eliza, the last being the new girl that is obsessed with ghosts.

A story about growing up with insecurities the author, Brenna Thummler, delves into the challenges of being a teenager through the conflicts experienced by the main character. This story introduces new issues related to the pains of adolescence, such as bullying, sadness, girlhood, popularity, grief and friendship. These themes are adeptly handled, showcasing the character development that Marjorie has. Nonetheless, the book lacked in depth while addressing subjects like mental health or first love and, furthermore, some of Marjorie’s actions are out of character.

Once again the art shown in this graphic novel does not disappoint at all. The color scheme is phenomenal, with each character depicted in a certain color that perfectly represents them. As for the drawing style it’s immaculate; the reader can easily imagine the hours spent on this book just by observing the beautiful illustrations. While the narrative isn’t as cohesive as it could be compared to the first book, which might lead to disappointment, the artwork is exceptionally delightful.

I’m grateful with NetGalley, the author and the publisher for the opportunity of letting me read this before its publication.

A continuation from Sheets, Marjorie and Wendell saved each other last year, but can they save someone new in the 8th grade and even themselves once again? I love the story line that the Sheets series by Brenna Thummler has presented. Both Sheets and now Delicates have a bright and shining story about the power of resilience and over coming demons. I will stand by what I said for sheets and will repeat it here: story line and colors - vivid and bright, just like the characters. Graphics, not my favorite, but willing to focus on the storyline. I love some of the pop culture references I noticed this time round and had fun trying to find some more. I also liked the clearer more distinct color changes when going back in time - both for Marjorie and the new character, Eliza.

Somehow, the sequel was even better than the first one. We get the same cozy, down to earth, witty style of the first book, but with more character development and a story to rip your heart out and put back in its place wrapped in a fluffy blanket.
Such a comfort read.

This title was unbelievable. I loved Sheets, but Delicates ripped my whole heart out, stomped it flat, then mended it and put it back more full than before. I cannot overstate how much Brenna Thummler just *gets* the pain and joy of early adolescence, and with how much love, understanding and sincerity she writes--and draws--her characters. Particularly impressive is how deftly she captures very complex emotions with just a few simple lines. I'll be thinking about and recommending both Sheets and Delicates for a long, long time, and can't wait to devour the third in the trilogy too.

Thanks to Oni Press and Netgalley for the eARC!

I love Brenna thummler and her style of illustrations. Her storytelling ability is wonderful and this series is near and dear to my heart.

I loved this book as much as the first book in the series! I will definitely recommend this book to my middle grade students! I love the anti bullying message and the fact that the friendship circle is made up of all types of people! The message is clear…be friends with people that make you happy and don’t worry about fitting into sone kind of cliche. Middle school is exactly the age where this book’s message needs to be heard! Middle schoolers are so mean to each other! They all should read this book! I can’t wait to read the third and final book!!!

omg wait why am I crying.

Delicates manages to be even better than Sheets. In this story we meet Eliza and her struggle to make friends and relate to people. She sees the world through her camera and is determined to capture a ghost on camera.

Once again this is a great look at middle school life. It felt so relatable and real. The need to feel popular, the feeling of helplessness and trying to fit in. There are some heavier themes here but they are handled with a lot of care.

Brenna Thummler’s art is so evocative and wonderful. I found myself constantly admiring her use of colour in the panels.

This was such a cute sequel to the Sheets, I didn’t even know I wanted one until I saw this! We get to learn more about the family of the PE teacher - truly the only great adult in this universe - and explore the theme of loneliness and connection from a few more angles. I liked that this universe is getting bigger/deeper, and I’d be up for more adventures should there be more sequels! It definitely doesn’t hurt that the artstyle remains cute af - love the palette!

Thanks to Netgalley for an arc of Delicates.

This graphic novel covers some tough topics - like bullying and mental health. I think it does it in a way that is relatable and approachable for teenagers and pre-teens.
Being a teenager was difficult back in the early 2000's - but I think kids now, in the internet and social media age, have it much harder.
I am glad work like this exist and that authors take the time to write them. As a parent, I sure hope, that my daughter and her friends, would be able to find books like this to help them, or to give them courage to ask for help.
Looking forward to the last installment of this trilogy which is coming out this fall!

Ghosts have a few lessons on life.

Felt like Majorie both took a step forward and back in the book.
She gained "friends" and was doing more social things, but she saw someone, Eliza, going through something similar to her own experience last book, which really didn't help. I don't believe in saviours, as no one can do that, but I wish she'd offered a hand earlier. However, It is a growing experience.

Eliza's story struck me because I have gone through it, and seeing it occur almost similar to my own experiences is both heartbreaking and honest. I think it was handled very well, and having ghosts in the mix adds more understanding and clarity to readers who may not understand. As ghosts are away from the living, and while this laundromat offers them a chance to return, Wendell shows that they still have lost a lot of things and still urge for the chance to grow.

All in all I am enjoying this comic series, with it's melancholic vibe and how the subject of ghosts is done.
Compared to "Sheets", this comic is more complex, which is nice, but it also made the main character less likable.
I am looknig forward to see what the story in the next part will look like.

I liked this a lot more than Sheets! It went a bit further into the ghosty world and Marjorie may have also made a corporeal friend! I'm glad her and her dad finally talked. This is growth.

I could not recommend this enough.
I'm so in love with the story and with the cute ghost. This is magnificent, seriously everyone should read this, so they can feel a lovely and sad feeling.

5 stars

I really enjoyed Sheets when I read it years ago and made sure I put a copy in one of my first classrooms. It was a favorite among my students who liked reading. It was actually the most checked out book I had for the longest time. I'm happy to say that I loved this one even more. I loved following two main characters who are struggling with mental health, grief, bullying, and fitting in 8th grade. This shows the complexities of puberty and how often children struggle with wanting to be good people and do the right thing, but there are so many things swirling inside them coupled with the desire for peer acceptance causes them to become bullies even if they don't see themselves that way. Also, Brenna Thummler brilliantly uses color to convey emotions. I like Marjorie's arc, but I loved Eliza's story and her inclusion in this world was so important. Protect Wendell and all sheet-ghosts.

Thank you, Netgalley and the publisher, for providing me with a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Delicates continues Marjorie’s story, but adds in the story of Eliza, another eighth grader who feels like she doesn’t fit in anywhere. It was a big contrast to see how much Marjorie had changed since the first book, but she is navigating trying to be a person again after the rough year she had. I was upset at her choices, but liked that she was able to finally find her voice with so many of the people in her life.

This sequel definitely focused on more intense topics, but I think it handled how things build up slowly over time really well. Also, the ghosts are still a delight! Definitely look forward to more in this series.

Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

This story is about Marjorie and Eliza (and Wendell). Following Eliza’s bullying and Marjorie’s questions about her friendships, this book challenges the reader about critical and serious topics. The pictures were as amazing as in the first one and still left me wanting more of them. I preferred this sequel to the first one because I felt like the author went deeper into the relationships between characters. I loved how they were portrayed and how it exposed the reality of eight grade.

Trigger warning: suicidal thoughts and bullying.

(I got the arc from NetGalley)

4,5☆

I liked this even more than the first one! This is a really cute and easy to read story that works perfectly for the middle grade audience. I loved how the story handles important topics such as mental health, peer pressure and many others in age appropriate ways.

This graphic novel has a bit of a slower start, but the other half picks up quickly and makes it all worth it. I even teared up a bit at some points. The illustrations are beautiful as well and suit the story perfectly.

I have a theory, not a scientifically-backed one, that the second book in every series tends to be the weakest. While I haven't read the third book yet, I like the first more.

I really enjoyed the character Wendell, the ghost sheet, in the first book, and was disappointed to see him have a smaller role in this one. Overall, the story itself was good, about a new character named Eliza Duncan and lots of teenager drama.

Thanks to Oni Press via NetGalley for ARC, I have given my honest review.

This companion/sequel comic to Sheets is set not so long after the first and we see Marjorie sort of learning to blend in to a new friend group and take on Eighth Grade. Here we have a new character, Eliza, who sort of takes on Marjorie's ostracized-student role of Sheets, but in a different way. She's been held back and she's depressed (and possibly neurodivergent/autistic although it's not mentioned outright directly there's definitely some flags) and she's not fitting in and actively kept out of socializing with others in this small town school.

Wendell is still very cute and it was cool to see how life was going after the events and stress of the first book but man middle school is tough! That age and navigating social cues is tough! Again this was a good read, and very appropriate for middle school/early high school youths that may be having trouble with socialization and friend groups and navigating big hard feelings.

Thank you to NetGalley and OniPress for the borrow in exchange for this honest review.

I didn’t think it could get better than Sheets. The illustrations are perfection and full of vibrant color! The storyline is sweet, sad, emotional, and just down right beautifully done. Such a unique graphic novel filled with unique characters.