(Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an eARC in exchange for an honest review)

The art style of this graphic novel was one of my favourites out of all the ones I’ve read. It's really unique but also captivating and beautiful to look at. The plot itself is sweet and heartwarming and I loved the main characters. Wendell is literally the cutest little ghosty and I just wanted to give him a hug.

I really loved this graphic novel! The story of a grieving, lonely girl who is at school all day and singlehandedly running her families laundry shop after her mothers death; who then befriends a friendly ghost... it was heartwarming and full of cozy, feel good vibes. The illustrations were fabulous and the colour pallette used was gorgeous. I would highly recommend; I can't wait to read the next in the series!

This was so cute! I love the artwork and the concept of ghost towns. Wendell was such a precious character, and Marjorie was resilient even though so much was being put on her shoulders.

I feel like some of the possible themes were a bit heavy and didn’t get resolved beyond the power of friendship, but I still enjoyed the journey. I wish more of the adults is Marjorie’s life would’ve stepped up to help her. It was awful to watch her be bullied by kids and adults alike.

This was such a wholesome graphic novel and I really enjoyed my time reading this. It was super quick to read; I read it all in one sitting.

I didn't know this was a middle grade going in, so to me it never felt like I was reading a middle grade, but rather it felt appropriate for all demographics to read (like me being a 26 year old and still enjoying this).

In the future I would love to read the rest of this trilogy and see where it leads.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a free e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely loved this graphic novel. The illustrations were beautiful and the plot and themes were very touching and handled perfectly for a younger audience. I will definitely recommend this to the pupils I teach.

This was such a sad and sweet story. The illustrations are beautiful. I just wanted to hug Wendell and Marj. This story shows that things aren't always what we think and we can make friends with someone when we least expect it.

This was a great graphic novel I really enjoyed the dynamics between the living and the dead. The story its self was really quite sad, I can not wait to read the rest in the series.

Absolutely loved this graphic novel. It was such a page turner. Sweet and beautiful. Highly recommend

I flew through this beautifully wholesome graphic novel. The art style is adorable, the usage of blues and pink carry this story. The characters are written well, and the plot is clear throughout. While this is targeted towards middle grade, I think anyone could read this and enjoy it. This was simply a delight to read, and I can't wait to see what is instore for Marjorie and Wendell.
I would like to thank Netgalley and the publisher for providing this arc in exchange for an honest review.

*I would like to thank NetGalley and Oni Press for sending this ARC in exchange for my honest review of the book*
I absolutely devoured this beautiful graphic novel that touches such important topics such as loss, perseverance and the importance of friendships.
Our main character Marjorie is a thirteen-year-old, whose mom recently passed away, and is left in charge of her family’s laundry business despite her very young age. Other than dealing with the weight of her grief and being in charge of the laundry, she also has to take care of her home and her little brother because her father has been depressed and unable to look after them, she has to face bullies at school, rude customers (one in particular is very mean and has malicious intentions…) and the growing pains of being a teenager, all on her own.
I finished “Sheets” in one sitting because it was incredibly engrossing and the art was just so beautiful, the style was perfect and very fitting to the story.
My favorite quote is “Patience is the thread of healing”, which is so touching, and I feel that it encompasses the message of the novel beautifully.
I highly recommend “Sheets” to absolutely everyone, Marjorie and her story are so touching, I feel that people of all ages and readers of all genres will be able to appreciate it and enjoy it.

Sheets was an adorable and wholesome graphic novel which I absolutely flew through. The artwork is beautifully detailed. I loved the use of colours throughout and felt like each new panel really complemented the last, making the story flow and easy to read.

While this is targeted as middle grade, I would say that it is suitable for all age ranges as it covers some really deep and somewhat darker topics but in an easy to understand, accessible manner. This story deals with death, life, loss, loneliness, bullying and family struggles. Reading this, I really empathised with our FMC Marjorie, as she was forced to grow up too fast after her mother passed away. We see her struggle in her day to day with grief and having to be a grown-up for the sake of keeping her family afloat.

The ghosts were drawn in such a cute manner. They brought an element of wholesomeness to the story by introducing friendship and companionship to Marjorie's life. While the ending felt a little rushed the resolution to the story was just precious.

Overall, I really enjoyed this and I think it's a perfect fast-paced, cosy graphic novel to read for spooky season.

Adorable and heartwarming!

I loved the way this was drawn, the ghosts were so cute and I was especially pleased that some of them wore hats. This book explores loneliness, loss and identity in such a tender way, I highly recommend this and can't wait to read more!

Thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this along with the rest of the series so far.

Netgalley review, possible plot points mentioned below

I've been meaning to read this for so long and then I saw it on netgalley and read it so fast.

I adore the art style, I especially love the blue and pink as the main pallette with yellows and greens here and there. It's just so nicely colored, I'm drawn to it immensely.

Majorie and Wendell have such a cute connection and good parallel between a child who had to grow up too fast and one whose stuck as a child. Majorie and Wendell have a few hiccups (that stressed me out if I'm going to be honest) but they iron out so well in the end. I loved both cookie scenes, to show when they first met and once they reconnected and became friends.

The PE teacher is my absolute favorite character even with such little screen time unlike Mr. Saubertuck who infuriated me the whole time (as he was meant to). Every time he snuck into the Laundromat, I hoped Benny or someone would have called him out for sneaking around and harassing a literal child but no, thankfully the dead are more reliable than the living. He should have gotten more repercussions than a slap on the wrist and his house being taken after he runs from the ghosts, I'm thinking arrest after breaking and entering multiple times.

The premise of the story, Majorie taking over the laundromat after her mother's death dealing with the family debt while her father is stuck in his grief, is interesting. It's a look into what some children are forced to deal with while growing up, having to be the adult of the family. My only critique is maybe it should have been delved into a little more, I wanted to see more backstory more about Majorie and her father's relationship besides the (bratty) brother being the only reason they ever really talked. I think there could have been a little more to his character.

Colton and the other girl with a sheet could have been really interesting too with more screen time. Looking back I'm really interested in the girl with her own sheet ghost friend and how that happened.

Overall I think this is a very lovely book that shows how grief and business greed can affect a child. I love how the ghosts and Majorie came together at the end, they can't fix everything but they can remove stains and help a failing business.

I thank the authors and netgalley for giving me the chance to read and review this book.

I adored the art in this graphic novel! And the throw-away Pittsburgh mention did make me grin.

Sheets follows a lonely girl and a lonely ghost that cross paths in part due to an exploitative adult trying to strongarm said girl into selling her family's laundromat. While the start of the story is very slow in comparison to how fast things are tied up at the conclusion, it is a cute graphic novel. The pacing could be improved and there weren't any surprises with the story, but I can see myself reading more from this author even if only because the art left me with an extremely favorable impression.

My review:⭐⭐⭐⭐

This is a beautifully drawn graphic novel, with great use of colour, so memories are more golden toned, which emphasises that they are good.

The characters are well written, with great movement in the drawing. There's a great small town look as well!

This really gets the teenagers experiences such as people at school across, and gives a great atmosphere!

Sheets by Brenna Thummler may be marketed as a young reader, but I would recommend it for all ages. Thank you for NetGalley and and OniPress for the eArc of "Sheets". Now onto the review!

Sheets is a delightful graphic novel that covers topics that can difficult at times, but in an enchanting way. This book covers death, life, complicated family dynamics, responsibility, and what it means to feel alone. While I solely chose this book based on the cover, The artwork and the ghosts kept me for the long run - its just so cute and endearing. There were definitely times where I thought that the story was lacking flow, but the overall concept was a delight.

Marjorie, the human character, is put up against a lot of obstacles - school, running the family business, a distant and depressed father, a nagging business man who wants nothing more than to take advantage of her situation, and yet she remains determined to succeed. Wendell, our ghostly friend, seems to be struggling with his own concepts - being an outsider and being dead. He has so many curiosities and truly has a compassionate heart. Together, these two make an interesting dynamic; one that I wanted to see how it would work. They are just so quirky.

Do I think that a middle grade reader would understand all of the different components to this graphic novel - maybe, but I have my doubts. However, I do think that the initial story line and the illustrations will keep them attached. Its a great sweet yet emotional read that is perfect for a rainy autumn day.

Do I think that older individuals who have seen their fair share of trauma will appreciate the underlying storylines? More than likely, but everyone carries their stories in a different way. Plus, it really is a well illustrated and cozy novel.

I would recommend this graphic novel for those looking for a short read, wanting something fun yet emotional, and some cute ghosts.

First of all, I would like to thank Simon & Schuster and Netgalley for providing me an ebook copy of this book.
Trigger warning for these contains bullying and death.

This graphic novel has been on my radar for as long as I can remember and I can fully say I love this book. Sheets starts with Marjorie Glatt, a thirteen years old girl who solo runs a laundry shop and Wendell, a ghost. Marjorie has enough things to do on her plate and taking care of a ghost is not on her list of things to do.
Personally, the story itself is interesting as it reminds me of Casper the ghost but a more childish one. The dynamic of these two is so cute but like I said the story is interesting yet heartbreaking at the same time. I didn’t vibe at the art style at first but as I progress I started to love the aesthetic of it. Personally I would use some of it as my phone wallpaper.

A lovely easy graphic novel which covers deep topics in a really accessible way. Struggling with the death of her mother, a lost father and a business to run, Marjorie is having a tough time.
I loved this and cannot wait t read the sequels

Thanks to #NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with a copy to review!

A solid 4-star read for a rainy autumn afternoon. Sheets is a beautifully drawn comic dipped in pastels and life-lessons.

Majorie, a 13 year old girl, runs her families laundromat after her moms passing. With her father unable to take care of her and her little brother she has to cope with the loss of her mom and sudden adult role in life, all at once. When the business seems to lose costumers and another business tries to interfere with the laundromat, Marjorie is at a loss what to do. But a new and unexpected friend might help Majorie find what she needs most in life.

Sheets is a cozy and spooky read, perfect for the days leading up to Halloween, or whomever favours the spooky vibes all year around. The story touches on topics as loss, grief and how it affects people differently. It shows the beauty of unexpected friendships and the importance of love and companionship.

So built yourself a blanket fort and cozy-up, this is definitely a must read!

I loved this enormously sweet story of a family affected by grief and a ghost for whom no one has grieved. I want to give the entire trilogy--Sheets, Delicates, and Lights--to every elementary or middle-school kid I know who's every had a hard time. The characters are real and affecting, and the overarching messages about needing friends and being tolerant and realizing that life is hard and so you have to try hard, sometimes, to get though it, is told in a sympathetic way.