4.5/5 stars
This is a very colorful graphic novel about what it means to be evil, and I loved every page! The art style is very cool and definitely lends itself well to the story being told. Hawthorne's journey to finding what really makes them happy is one that I think most teenagers go through, from picking a dream at a young age to realizing it's not exactly what you thought but there's something else that will make you just as happy, if not more so.

Evil-ish is a quick and wonderful story about the path one has always dreamed about taking but maybe doesn’t fit themselves anymore.

4/5 - This was such a fun twist on the whole villain storyline. I loved the art and the vibes, even if the pacing at the end felt a little off. Still super entertaining and so easy to root for Hawthorne. 🖤🧪
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC

The artstyle was beautiful, the story was cute and adorable, and the characters all had amazing personalities that went beyond their stereotypical looks. Excellent read. I will definitely be buying this when it comes out.

I thought this was super adorable and a quick read. I liked the non-binary representation and how supportive their mother is. I wish this were a little longer as I wanted more of the characters and think it was a teeny bit rushed. But, overall it was a really sweet story with a beautiful art style.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for this ARC.

This was such a cute, fun read! I really enjoyed the art style and the use of color. I really liked Maple and Hawthorne as characters. I appreciated the character development that we got to see from them as the story progresses.

"How do you rebuild after you've destroyed so much? How do you grow when you've salted the Earth?"
"Together."
I totally teared up at that quote...
I'm in love and have an abundance of fondness for Evil-ish. The wonderful artwork and use of colors. The themes of friendship, teamwork, and growing into being a good person based on your own actions and your community. This graphic novel is so cool and sends out a great message, particularly about forgiveness and how to grow from an mistake. I also loved the humor and the softer, more emotional moments.
This is such an awesome novel. I want more from Evil-ish; a long wonderful series following Hawthrone and Maple and all of their friends from the Brigade of Shade.
Thank you for the eARC NetGalley; it was an wonderful experience. A 5/5 from me!

"How do you grow when you've salted the earth?"

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan for the e-ARC of Evil-ish!
5 / 5 ⭐
Beautiful art and an engaging story, highly recommend for fans of Nimona.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!!

This was such a sweet little graphic novel. I loved the colors and art a lot. Hawthorne seemed like a spoiled brat in the beginning but the character development was well done. I also really liked Maple. Her character design was so cute. This story had such a heartwarming turn to it and I’m looking forward to more from this creator!

This was a fun quick graphic novel about an angsty non-binary teen learning that they're not as evil as they want to believe and that they can make real changes in the world if they try. This was fun to read and the art style was gorgeous. The character designs were really unique and it really brought them to life.

I think because this graphic novel is short, the pacing and the character arcs/growth feel a bit rushed and I wish I got to spend more time in the world and in the story. Nevertheless it was fun to read and the overall message was impactful.

Than you to NetGalley for a digital eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Things I loved about this story: Casual acceptance of queer identities, the mom of the MC gives them a Mx. Manager apron, showing awesome familiar love and acceptance. I also really loved the casual acceptance of villainy too, a message of "you do you, it's okay if you're not the same as me".

Loved the pinky purple color palette through the book and the inclusion message.

I loved this! Such a cute graphic novel about being yourself, friendship, and what it means to actually be evil. The illustrations are great and I love the characters!

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PG-PG-13 (dark themes, grief, tragedy, but nothing particularly inappropriate for older kids/teens/kids at heart)
A wonderfully emotive color palate and art style instantly caught my eye before I even read the synopsis. Came for the art, stayed for the plot.
I’m sure everyone can read a book synopsis themselves, so I’ll keep it brief:
Young potion brewer barista Hawthorne struggles to feel accepted and is convinced they’ll be part of a society far too rigid for their tastes. Doomed to a boring, unseen life. Until the coolest evil brigade in all the land sends out recruitment flyers that is! Hawthorne leaps at the opportunity with all the passion in their (presumably) dark heart.
But, when a teensy mistake finds Hawthorne the new leader of all things evil, they find maybe being a villain isn’t as simple as they thought. After all, how can a real villain just be evil-“ish”?
Overall, I enjoyed the experience, but wished for more character depth out of most of the cast. The ending made sense, but was rushed. Still, I’d happily read any further adventures of Hawthorne, Maple, and co.

Thanks to Netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

A YA graphic novel about a young person who dreams of joining a notoriously evil and powerful group, despite being not as evil as they think themselves to be. An accident results in their acceptance into the group, but things aren't quite what they expected...

This was an entertaining portrait of teen angst with a non-binary main character, though I was left wanting more from the story. It's wrapped up a little too neatly and doesn't get as deep into the subject matter as I might have liked. But it was still fun and the artwork is excellent. I received a copy of this book for review via NetGalley, all opinions are my own.

Evil-ish is a book that is both satisfying to look at (the colors and design choices are spectacular! I can't stop looking . . . ) and a reminder of my own past.
It was both an uncomfortable reminder and a wonky, lovely book. I've struggled to write this review because it is such a simple story and yet so . . . truthful. I don't think I would read this as a teenager--in a way it would be too real. Even now, I somewhat identify with Maple which scares me.

Hawthorne was me in my teens.
Maple is me in my twenties.

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Hawthorne can't wait to join the local band of villains. Despite her initial rejection, Hawthorne is surprised when she ends up becoming the leader of the Brigade of Shade. But when her teammate Maple gets some very evil ideas and things get out of hand, Hawthorne has to decide if she truly wants to be evil.

This graphic novel is super funny, full of magic and beautiful illustrations, and includes engaging characters. Fans of Nimona and Maelstrom will enjoy this one as well.

The art, the vibes, the story!! I JUST LOVED IT ALL!! this was an adorable tale, from beginning to end. I was smiling and giggling from page to page and the ending made my whole heart glow with happiness.
Thank you for this cute little cozy moment.

Hawthorne is a perfect protagonist! Lots of great thoughts here about our place in the world and our ability to decide for ourselves what kind of person we want to be. I like the art style as well.

Evil-ish is such a fun romp through the world of villainy. I loved Hawthorne as a main character. They are an outsider and desperately want to join the "Brigade". Hawthorne is such great representation for the teenagers who never feel like they quite fit into their town, and I loved their storyline. The art is fantastic, and Maple was a great addition to the story.

Definitely one to check out! Thanks to NetGalley, Kennedy Tarrell, and Macmillan for the chance to read and review. My opinions are my own.

Evil-ish was created for me, specifically. There's something I find so appealing in a book where characters have to audition or prove themselves to become a villain.

We follow Hawthorne on their journey to join the villains squad, and wreak havoc on the world. However, things don't always go as planned, and we follow them on their journey of what being a villain entails.

I was utterly delighted by the art style - it was gorgeous, colorful, and carried the story well. I found so much joy reading Evil-ish and look forward to sharing it in the future!