Having not read both of the earlier books in this series, I enjoyed this story. The illustrations moved the story on as they should. A good one!

I feel lucky that I stumbled upon this series when I did. I read the second graphic novel through Kindle Unlimited which caught my eye thanks to its gorgeous cover. I was overjoyed when I saw the arc for Lights was available on Netgalley!

Lights is a wonderful conclusion to the series. The way it handles themes of grief, mental health, and bullying while still being heartwarming is so well done. The art is beautiful and the story is bittersweet. I was definitely tearing up by the end.

*Thank you to Oni Press and NetGalley for the eARC!

“There’s good and bad in everyone, you know? But the more friends you have in your life… the more brightness you’ll have overall”
I love this series and the artwork is just so immersive!

The colours throughout this book especially, being used to show flashbacks and different time periods is so much fun, and overall I absolutely loved this story. Thummler integrates mental health and other important themes of friendship and kindness so well through her books.

I thought this book was aimed at a slightly older audience than the previous two, as I was slightly confused with the names of the Sea Witch and then who she related to in the current timeline.

One of the best graphic novel series with an important story and beautiful artwork! 5 stars
Thank you to Oni Press for the e-arc!

This review is a little bit of a different format to how it is usually, as this book is the third in a series and I don't want to give much - or anything - away, if I can help it.

Now, with that out of the way, I feel free to say that the Sheets trilogy has become a comfort read for me.

I read the first two books in this series at very hard times, and these graphic novels became something of a reprieve for me from all of the scary things that were going on around and with me.

The writing and the dialogue was perfect. It felt like it had the power to transport you to another dimension - to be an actual part of the story, instead of just being one of the many reading.

As wonderful as everything else about the book was, nothing was as truly breathtaking as the illustration. I found this with the two books prior in the series - the illustration just felt so encapsulating.

Lights, and the pure talent that is Brenna Thummler, couldn't have curated a better ending.

Though it hurts to say goodbye to the characters and the stories that have come to mean ever such a lot to me, the ending couldn't have been better.

I can't wait to see what Brenna Thummler creates next.

Thank you, as always, to Brenna Thummler, NetGalley and the publishers for allowing me the opportunity to read this wonderful graphic novel ahead of its release.

(Also, yes. I did cry. A lot. For a variety of reasons. I'm an emotional wreck, okay?)

4/5 stars ⭐️

Thank you Brenna Thummler, Oni Press and NetGalley for my ARC of this wonderful book. I can confidently say that ‘Lights’ was the perfect ending to the series. I absolutely loved seeing all the relationship developments throughout the series, and to no surprise the final book rounded everything off perfectly. I loved discovering more about Wendell’s background, and the ending made me very emotional.

I reallt recommend the entire series, ‘Sheets,’ ‘Delicates’ and ‘Lights.’

5/5.

Brenna Thummler has somehow created the perfect story involving ghosts. Every piece of artwork in these stories captures the perfect qualities of what it is to be human. As sad and heartbreaking as each one may become, there is always some light to every book released. I do very much hope this is not the end of their stories. This series ultimately gets better and better with every release

there a more beautiful and sad and precious series?...I don't think so. Each box is so beautiful that I would not know which one to choose to put in a frame, the colors, the graphics and the pattern.... i'm sobbing, it is very beautiful
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The entire plot of the series is so great, touching themes like growing up, grief and friendship, and such deep themes as emotional well-being and mental care
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The friendship between Marjorie, Eliza and Wendell is heartwarming, and how that relationship helps them grow and be strong in dark times. I just love it, I love every page and box and I definitely want it on my bookshelf or next to my nightstand to re read every now and then
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Is simply precious and everyone must read this
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Thanks to Brenna Thummler and Oni Press for give me a copy of this Beauty in exchange for my honest and voluntary opinion

This was my first chance to get any books from this series in my hands. I was a little lost at first, that's my fault. But I can say, that I love that the author and writing were written so that a fan of this series could just pick up and carry on. No introduction to what has already been told or revisiting anything to refresh, because a true fan of a series doesn't need all that. I LOVED IT!! I felt so connected to the characters, and their relationship dynamic. This is maybe my fourth graphic novel, and I must say... it's SUCH a breath of fresh air. No unnecessary dialogue to get the story across, yet still full of emotion and heart. The illustrations were amazing. The color shifts between time frames were (chef's kiss).

A story of two friends navigating the perfect example of what relationships are for their age, integrating and communicating those same relationships to parents while also finding themselves. Plus, and added a little twist and mystery.

I would recommend this series for sure, and look forward to the first two.

Thank you Oni Press for this ARC!!

I'm not sure whether to cheer or cry - a new installment of Sheets, but the last one. Brenna Thummler does an incredible job of mixing something somewhat whimsical - ghosts living in a laundromat - with honest and challenging themes - death of. a parent, child death, bullying, self-isolation, and more. Each of the books is emotional and Lights is no different. I loved seeing sweet Wendell the ghost learn and come to terms with what happened to him. I also loved watching Marjorie and Eliza's friendship grow, pains and all. I will definitely be recommending this one to my middle schoolers in the fall and adding it to my own shelf!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an eARC.

Thank you @OniPress for the ARC. I have enjoyed this series and this conclusion brought it all to a satisfying end. Majorie is our main character and we see how she grows her friendship with old and new friends. Her special connection to Wendell and his will to find out how he became a ghost. Love Love.

My middle school (incoming seventh grader) read this book quickly and liked it! She said it was a really good way to end the series, which she enjoyed. She said that she liked the plot twist at the end. She said this graphic novel
showed you/kids that it's ok (and encouraged!) to make new friends. Also - it showed that all your friends don't need to like the same thing....a hot topic in middle school!
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to read the series finale!

Another brilliant book by Brenna, I throughougly loved this series, and this book finished the series just perfectly. We finally get to find out what happened to Wendell with some friendship problems for Majorie along the way. New friendships and old explored. It's absolutely amazing.

trigger warning
<spoiler> grief, mention of bullying </spoiler>

Things get weird when your dad, who is trying to do good, invites your bullies over for your birthday.

The main plot of this is trying to solve the mystery of how Wendall died and in theory, you could read it without any prior knowledge, but why deprive you of the experience of the first two installments when you can have it all?

Very atmospheric drawings, dealing with heavy topics in a way that does not hurt too much. Normally, I'd stay away from bullying thematics, but in this case, I love how it was handled.
We have character growth which is something one should really expect from a middlegrade book, since you have so many new-to-you experiences at that age, but sadly, not all stories feature that.

Feels like a great conclusion to the series, but I would like to see what the author does in the future.
The arc was provided by the publisher.

This is such a cute graphic novel!!

The struggles that the main characters face whilst figuring out their friendship groups and what they both want out of it.

The art style was really cool and a really good story.

Wendell- you’re a sweetheart🥺

Overall, really really good and I enjoyed this one a lot and flew through it!!

A beautiful end to a gorgeous trilogy about trust, friendship, and learning to appreciate all of the people that contribute to the kaleidoscope of our lives. And gorgeously illustrated to boot!

A perfect blend of superb illustration and touching storytelling. I appreciate the focus on Wendell's past and the realistic portrayal of intricacies of friendship. A must-read.
Thank you NetGalley for providing an ARC.

So good. This was a sweet and funny exploration of friendship, memories, grief, and moving on. The perfect ending to a lovely trilogy.

Omgggggg I love these books. They are so tender and sweet! I loved the journey to find out how Wendell died. I loved the journey to find and repair friendships and family relationships. I miss this series already.

So cute! I definitely was at a disadvantage as I hadn't read the other two books in this trilogy but I found that even though I sometimes was a bit muddled the heart of this story does really shine through. The artwork is so incredible as well!

Oh my heart! This was such a beautiful and emotional story. This whole series has been so lovely and it was excellent to see more of Wendell's story. I love seeing how all these characters come together and grow.