I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

In the past, Southborough became a popular tourist town after a bigfoot sighting. In the present day, tourism is drying up and along with it, the town's income.

Our heroine is called Louie. Louie tries to save the town from a rich tech guy, the "villain", buying the town now it's poor, and the land is cheap. The story entertains us with Louie's antics as she tries to find a solution to avoid her two dads selling their restaurant. In the background, we are engaged by Louie's beliefs evolving, as she finds out her best friend Felix is thinking of leaving.

Martian ghost centaur is the heartwarming comedic story. It tells a tale of family, friends and bigfoot.

The concept and the artwork are excellent, and I loved reading this graphic novel. A delightful and light read which I finished over a lazy Sunday afternoon. Recommended.

A really fun, heartwarming, stand-alone graphic novel - the art is wonderful, the story was entertaining and bright and I hope to read more from Mat Heagerty ASAP. I would have liked more of a heart to heart, make up scene in regards to the friendship fall out; but I'm so glad the story didn't throw in an unnecessary romance. I think I also would have enjoyed more 'hunting for the squatch' capers, but then it would have possibly had to be 2 books, and I do like the fact it's a self contained story rather than a series.

A fun and delightful story. Very original! I'm happy I found this on netgalley. It was a fun read on a snowy day. Thank you.

Martian Ghost Centaur is a very enjoyable, and often cute, teen/young adult graphic novel that not only showcases cryptids but also focuses on the importance of friendships and family. I loved the diverse cast of characters, including Louie's LGBTQ+ dads and the novel's focus on body positive characters. The artwork, at least for me, was reminiscent of Scott Pilgrim in that it was well-illustrated, had a similar style, and was vibrant. Overall, I greatly enjoyed Martian Ghost Centaur for its great heart-warming story and moral. Readers of all ages should enjoy this story.

This was a super cute graphic novel with a comic layout and adorable artwork that was easy to read. I liked the story and it made me laugh out loud several times. Perfect nomination for Mavericks list.

As soon as I read this book's description, I knew I wanted to read it. I was very pleased to find that the book was just as much fun as I expected!
The main character seems pretty convincing and isn't perfect. I especially like that she learns from her mistakes and uses what she has learned about herself to discover her passion.
The characters in this book are diverse and inclusive. I enjoyed that the book didn't go out of its way to prove how well it was doing in this regard, people just accepted each other and didn't talk about how good they were at accepting others.
After finishing this story, I am left feeling warm and fuzzy. I would definitely be interested in reading more from Heagerty.

In general I liked this book okay but there were a few issues with it. First off, I did like the realism and determination of the main character. She was 17 so it's hard to pin down what age group this book would be appropriate for.. The art style and some of the scenes make it seem like it's geared more towards younger audiences but then there are some more mature conversations happening in some scenes that say teen would be good as well. Nothing really seemed inappropriate for teen or younger. There is a lot of representation and diversity in this graphic novel both in the main story and in the back ground. I don't really like the title considering 3/4 of the book talked about sasquatch. Overall I liked how in the end the author wrapped up the story and even had the main character present a sort of moral that was accurate to what happened in the story.

This story was a lot of fun! The main thing that I look for when I am picking up graphic novels is the art style, and wow Martian Ghost Centaur had stunning illustrations... So much colour!

This book was set in a small quirky town (really cute) that used to be a major tourist destination due to the sightings of the famous Sasquatch. A fancy tech company has moved in and started buying all the land and forcing out the locals so it is up to our main character, Louie, to help save the town!

The book's main themes are family and friendship and it does a really great job of showing the character progression of Louie who starts out quite childish.

It's a cute and bright kid's graphic novel. I enjoyed the characters, but the plot was a little slapdash. I would have liked more variety in the facial expressions of characters. The jokes were funny. I think the plot felt repetitive of going through the motions. Would kids get The Full House Uncle Joey gag?

I know there are some adult readers who look down on YA graphic novels. They believe that they are "too old" for them. In my opinion, they don't see how EVERYONE can thoroughly enjoy them and even learn a great deal. My best advice to those people would be to read Martian Ghost Centaur!

This heartwarming and feel-good graphic novel delivers a beautiful story about a girl trying to save her hometown. I really enjoyed watching her character mature as she realizes there is much more to people than what appears on the surface.

Mat Heagerty and Steph Mided deliver a diverse cast of characters.

There were many important messages (for all ages) in this story. This was the most impactful one to me: "People put so much importance on jobs. Maybe we'd be better off focusing on happiness?"

*Disclaimer: I received this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

With a bold illustration style, bright colouring and an adorable story, this graphic novel was such a fun read. I loved the characters and the effortless diversity that was part of the story without being mentioned. Louie has two dads who are a big part of the story and I loved their relationship with each other and as parents.

The plot was fun and adventurous, if a bit predictable but I think the overall message of the story is particularly strong for younger readers. Choosing a path in life for happiness instead of money is a wonderful moral to share with the target audience and I think this book executed it really well.

4 out of 5 stars!

I really liked this one! The characters were fun, the story was intriguing, and I LOVE the art style. I had a lot of fun saving Southborough and learning about the Southborough Squatch with Louie and her friends/family.

Thank you to Net Galley for providing this ARC. 

Martian Ghost Centaur lives up to its outrageous name! In a small town known for the tourism a sasquatch sighting brings, Louie has grown up loving the lore of the town and believing in it with her whole being.

Something very unexpected happens that changes the course of her life as she knows it and the ride to the end of this graphic novel is worth every turn of the page.

This was a very fun look into this small tourist town and the people who live there. Full of diverse characters and a wide range of various representations we still do not see enough in our media, this was a joy of a journey with wonderful art and colors throughout. I look forward to more from these creators in the future!

This was an amazing read with such fun and diverse characters! The art was cute and the story had me hooked from start to finish!

This book was my first ever ARC, and I really enjoyed it! It would really appeal to fans of similar supernatural tales, like Gravity Falls, while still being its own original story. It’s a very fun and funny read that’s appropriate for most ages. My only negative points would be that the name only comes into relevance 2/3 of the way through the book, which is a bit confusing, and that some characters can get a bit annoying at times. Overall, I really recommend this to anyone looking for a fun graphic novel read, especially those who have children/younger siblings to share it with.

A cute story about a teenage girl named Louie who's small town of Southborough in California is famously known for sightings of Bigfoot. Sadly, with new technology and less sightings, the town is loosing its tourism and being bought out by big tech. It's up to Louie to save her town and her parent's business from going under.

I enjoyed the art and the storyline was fun, but it seemed a bit superficial. Louie is supposed to be a senior in high school and acts a lot younger than she is. To me, the whole story seemed like it was written by a middle schooler who is portraying what they think high school would be like. That aside, it was fun and silly enough for me to enjoy.

Lovely story and art. I loved the bright vibrant tones and the cute character designs. The story didn't leave any loose ends, took some turns that kept the story interesting and moving forward while also providing a nice sense of closure.

A nice comfort read to curl up with and escape with for a while.

Absolutely loved this! So whimsical and fun. I loved the art style and the colour palettes. And Louie reminded me of the naive teenage determination that we find in all of us, that we can put the world to rights, and is ultimately flattened by adulthood.

We should all be more like Louie.

Louie is a fierce, passionate high schooler who cares deeply for her struggling small town. Southborough is a tourist destination made famous by a sasquatch sighting decades ago. Businesses have depended upon the tourist income for survival, but traffic to Southborough has slowed in recent years. The town has become a target for a tech mogul who begins buying up businesses and properties as a future headquarters location. Louie’ dads own Squatch Burger, a local eatery, and the latest target of Start-up.com’s land grab. Louie makes it her mission to save her dads’ business, and her entire town, from disappearing forever.

Louie is high spirited and has a pretty short fuse. There are several narrative montages that are a little hard to follow, like one of Louie trying out many pranks in order to bring back tourism. There are some pretty big leaps narratively speaking. Many of the threads get woven together by the end, but while it’s happening, the storyline seems a bit fractured. that contribute to a disjointed plot line. Regardless, this fun story has some really appealing elements, including quite a few 90s pop culture references, wholesome LGBTQ+ representation, and a positive representation of the charm of a small town. This title would be good for fans of Lumberjanes or The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl.

The publisher rates this book for ages 12+, which seems appropriate. Younger grades may still appreciate the basic storyline, but the references and allegorical jokes may be lost on them.

Sara’s Rating: 7/10
​Suitability Level: Grades 6-8

This graphic novel is hilarious, emotional and inspiring. The main character Louie sets out to save her town, famous for a sasquatch, from the greedy grasp of an upstart tech firm.

Good bits:
- Louie feisty, fierce and passionate. Her personality is infectious and you come to really feel.for her. The other characters are well thought out and have depth to them.
- The artwork is perfect and compliments the story. It's bright and flamboyant and the expressions of the characters are captured very well.
- The plot is hilarious and heartening. It makes you think about what means a lot and how to find contentment. This is a book that affirms your dreams and encourages reaching for the stars.
- The little references to pop culture in the book made me smile.

What could have been better?:
- I need more! I read this in one sitting and then read it over again. I need more Louie and Southborough in my life!