I haven't read the original novel this graphic novel adapts, but I bet it's lovely. This was a sweet story about family and life in depression-era Key West. The artwork brings it to life and cleverly makes the objects of a lot of nicknames and local slang more clear.

As someone who really loved Turtle in Paradise the novel by Jennifer L. Holm I was curious to see how I would feel about the graphic novel, but I loved it just as much. I loved how Turtle comes out of her shell down in the Florida Keys. I loved how colorful the art work was. I loved it all.

I should start by saying I have never read the book that this graphic novel is about but I did really enjoy this. I thought the story was really sweet and heart breaking and places. I enjoyed following Turtle on her adventures and seeing what her and the boys got up to.
The art style was also really good. I thought it was adorable and bright in a way that really fit the story.
This book is a great addition to the graphic novel classic collection. I am looking forward to its physical release.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the early review copy.