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I have always loved a good dystopian story and this was not an exception. This was kind of a collection of stories all in one big story which is a concept I've always liked. It was especially really cool to see how some characters met up with other characters in separate stories. It made the larger world feel of the Dandelion's feel more connected to each other.

I think the beginning of the graphic novel gave me a bit of anxiety though, seeing how the Dandelion homes were established and how people were being forced into the sky because they had nowhere else to go was.... stressful. It wasn't what I expected (even though I should know better from a dystopian setting). A lot of the other stories were fairly lighthearted and sweet though. One of my favorite ones is the photographer who decided to give kids Christmas. It was a really good visual.

I also loved learning about Jen and her love/hate relationship with the Dandelion homes that she pushed for so hard. It made me think of the man who invented TNT and how he regretted what he'd done. In the story, Jen never expected that people would become imprisoned in their Dandelion homes, never landing on the ground again, and it really shows how inventions can be twisted to suit other peoples wants or needs.

The state fo the world as well felt very.... close to home. The discussions of global warming, of immigrants and "vagrants", being forced into prisons and dubbed "Exiles" just because they want to live was very charged.

I'm hoping there will be more issues of this and that this wont be how the story ends.

A beautiful anthology depicting a dystopian world where the skies have been littered with airborne homes known as 'Dandelions'. This graphic novel follows several stories where we can see how the creation as well as the abuse of power surrounding the creation of these futuristic homes have impacted many individuals from all walks of life.

I genuinely loved this graphic novel! I went in blind to be honest and was pleasantly surprised. The stories are all woven together and every thing is pieced together wonderfully by the end of the novel. The characters were incredibly diverse and their stories were hugely impactful to the reader. I felt so many emotions throughout the reading of Dandelion.

This novel discussed the abuse of power by governments towards minorities, highlighting how wonderful creations can become twisted and controlled when left in the wrong hands. A young girl's dream became a way to exile people who were considered a stain to society in some stories, yet some people thrived in this new way of life. It highlights the diversity and differences within humanity. We experienced love stories, heartbreak, tragedies and violence throughout this short but impactful graphic novel.

The way this story is presented, through several short stories, many of which are linked together towards the end is wonderful! I felt like I was experiencing the creation, insight and impact of Dandelion homes through a documentary.

I understand why some people may not enjoy this work. At times it was confusing, especially trying to piece together the underlying storyline. However, it was a wonderful and insightful read. I'm looking forward to a reread already! The artwork was so beautiful and the stories were incredible! I'll definitely be recommending to my fellow graphic novel readers!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I would like to express my gratitude for the Advance Reader Copy (ARC) of this book, generously provided by the publisher through NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.

"Dandelion" presents a visually stunning anthology envisioning a dystopian future shaped by climate change and automation. Despite an intriguing premise and high praise from industry figures, including Oscar Isaac and Iman Vellani, the graphic novel falls short of delivering a consistently engaging experience.

Sabir Pirzada's exploration of a future society disrupted by technology lacks the depth needed to make a lasting impact. While the artwork is impressive, the anthology format struggles to maintain a cohesive narrative, resulting in a missed opportunity for a truly thought-provoking exploration of societal issues.

"Dandelion" is a visually compelling but ultimately underwhelming graphic novel, earning a cautious 3-star rating for its creative effort but acknowledging unfulfilled potential in execution.