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Meet Sorceline. A young apprentice under Archibald Balzar, studying cryptozoology and competing with five other students to become his assistant by the end of the summer. But it is no ordinary summer on the Isle of Vorn. Zombie pixies. Petrified statues. No cryptid nor human seems to be safe from the strange plot that is unfolding. And Sorceline and Willa take it upon themselves to solve this mystery - before more people get hurt.

I loved reading this book. The mystery was thrilling, the twists and turns kept on my toes, and the amazing illustrations drew me into the atmosphere and the world. I could not put this book down until I read the final page! The characters were endearing, and I am excited to get to know them better when the rest of the books are translated. I found the illustrations beautiful, atmospheric, and drew me right into this magical world.

I had so much fun reading this graphic novel. I am excited to follow Sorceline's adventures in future books to come, and I definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys beautiful graphic novels, stories with magical creatures, and a mystery that keeps you guessing around every turn.

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Thank you NetGalley & Andrews McMeel Publishing for the digital ARC of this book.

I really enjoyed Sorceline, honestly. It is packed with just everything from suspense to fantasy. Major Fantastic Beasts vibe with all the magical creatures. The graphics are spot-on with a fast-paced story that keeps you on the edge. The end summed up everything pretty well so no complaints!

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The artwork and adventure were a delight! I found the plot and some scenes to be amiss though so I can't say I'd recommend it.

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Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher. Unfortunately I have tried everything I can think of and cannot find a way to open the protected PDF and read the file type, so I cannot read and provide feedback. However the cover and the synopsis are fabulous and this is still something I'd be interested in reading and sharing when it comes out. Thank you.

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I really liked this story. It has tons of adventure and enough of suspense to keep your wondering what Sorceline will do next. She’s definitely a problem solver. The ending has a great cliffhanger.

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Unfortunately, I couldn't open this book on my phone. Despite my attempts to download it, it didn't show up on my NetGalley shelf app. Therefore, I can't review it. sorry.

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I was always a fan of mythical creatures, fantasy worlds and magic, that’s why Sorceline won my heart easily with the mixture of all these elements.

The story and the graphic reminded me so many well-written novels, that I had really high expectations, which never once failed during the read.

I was totally hooked of this adventurous graphic novel, and I would be happy to read more from this magical world.

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i could not review this because it's not for kindle cuz it looks like a cute book to read but when it does come out im going to get it

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The artwork in Soceline is amazing! My 10 year old son loved that there was some mystery but it was also very magical. He is extremely anxious to read more about Sorceline! I also thought that it was a good story. The artwork on the cover is what initially drew me to this book. After reading the description, I felt that it was a book my son would love- and he did!
Thank you for NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of Sorceline. All opinions in this review are my own.

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I love the use of fantasy, the colorful nature of the book, and the sense of adventure. I would gladly share this book with young readers.

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The mysteries and the illustrations were top notch, however the characters and the lines were a bit cheesy.

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This was a really exciting middle grade graphic novel and the illustrations were so wonderful! I would highly recommend this real page turner to everyone

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The illustrations in Sorceline are absolutely gorgeous! Loved all the colors in this graphic novel and was amazed by Sylvia Douyé's ability to illustrate the magical elements of this book with such talent. I was also hooked on the story and couldn't stop reading until I figured out who was behind the disappearances.

Since this is middle grade, it can feel a bit predictable at moments, but my main issue was that there were some gaps in the narration and at moments I felt a bit lost as a reader. Also why was everyone so intrigued with or devoted to Sorceline? There were also some mentions of magical creatures as animals and I found those a bit awkward.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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I absolutely loved the art in this graphic novel. The character design and the beautiful illustrations of the magical creatures were so fun and colorful. The story itself was also fun, evoking the zany and carefree nature of Hogwarts, if Care of Magical Creatures was the only class. The plot was kind of all over the place sometimes, and kind of clunky. I am not used to reading a ton of graphic novels, especially for this age group, so I may be harsher than I intend, but I think it could be improved.

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Amazingly beautiful artwork with a great story to accompany it. I would so love to see it on the big screen with the artwork of the illustrators. Can't wait for the next installment.

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Thank you, Netgalley, for this free ARC.

The cover art and description drew me to this book. The interior art work did not disappoint. It was full if interesting settings and creatures in vibrant colors. I found the concept intriguing, but the execution lacked cohesion. Often times, the transition from one scene to the next didn't make sense and made the story confusing. Apparently, this story was originally written in french. I wish I had the opportunity to read the original version. Maybe that would resolve some of the issues.

Not a bad read and beautiful visuals. I would give volume 2 a try when it is available.

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An absolutely stunningly illustrated gem of a book filled with cryptids, mystery and friendship! Can't wait to read the next book!

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This was such an enjoyable read! We follow Sorceline, a young girl sent to this little island to learn about cryptozoology. But things begin to go amiss when her classmates are found after being turned into glass statues. From there, mystery ensues.

I really liked this! The art was beautiful, full of lush colours and I loved all of the little creatures scattered throughout each page. The plot was easy to follow too and it had even me second guessing what I thought had happened!

If you like graphic novels, magic and magical creatures with a mystery element, you need to add this one to your want to read shelves!

4/5⭐️

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I've hooked up on this book because of the title and the cover of the book. I'm a fan of graphic novels as well as mystical creatures and magical stuff. That's the reason why I pick this book in the first place.
I don't know why when reading this book somehow remind me of Harry Potter. Overall it was a pleasant reading for me.

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Welcome to the gloomy and super scary Island of Vorn, where mythical creatures roam free and only the brightest students are invited to study. Our main character, Sorceline, has just arrived for a summer apprenticeship with the zoologist Archibald Balzar. She wants to study cryptozoology, meaning amazing creatures most humans don't think exist, like elves, fairies, unicorns and dragons. But she has some competition: other kids who dream of becoming specialists in legendary creatures.

To become Balzar’s assistant, Sorceline must follow a few rules and learn to tame powerful beasts—including her own inner demons. Unfortunately, she doesn't think about the impact of her words very often. And, when strange things happen, she might be the one responsible. She needs to control her fiery temper and search for answers, even if they are far darker and more personal than she expected.

The artwork is delightful (from colours to perspectives), but I think the story is not well executed, even though there was plenty of misdirection to keep me intrigued. There’s so much going on that’s hard to follow, and sometimes the jumps between scenes feel slightly disjointed. Besides that, I obviously enjoy the concept and read the book in less than three hours. I’m curious about what’s next, especially because of the unexpected cliffhanger, but I hope the bickering between characters is over.

Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing me with an eARC in exchange for my honest review.

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