This was full of mystery and intrigue. I initially was into it cause I thought it was Little Red Riding Hood, but it’s so much more. Witchcraft, lies, secrets and deception. Great graphics too! Lots of gorgeous use of colour.

I didn't read this when it was a web comic and I am so disappointed by that because this book is EXCELLENT! It's also one of those rare series where I felt like the first volume was the perfect package and could stop reading and not continuing with volume 2 BUT I really wanted to keep reading because the story and artwork were both so compelling. There was a bit of predictability but it didn't distract or feel like a let down.

Thank you NetGalley for the eARC.

Muted is a graphic novel about the intermingling of witch covens in Louisiana, and one witch's journey to discover herself, her magic, and her past. After being raised by her aunt, Camille fails her summoning ceremony and is left behind to figure herself out.

The art work is beautiful, and the storyline is engaging. This is a one-sitting read, because it'll suck you in and you have to finish it before putting it down. Ending on a cliff hanger was diabolical!! I need the next book now.

Too many characters, too much going on. Some appealing characters but I felt like the narrative barely moved at all. I’ve had this feeling with other webtoons that are turned into books, so maybe that’s just the way these stories are told, but they don’t work well in bound book form. I’d like each volume to have some narrative resolution even as the longer story continues . Likely works better on a phone or tablet. Young woman (witch) is raised by her stern aunt after her mother dies. She doesn’t learn enough about her powers or her family and many surprises follow.

***ARC from NetGalley***

The story opens with Camille, a young witch, performing her initiation ceremony, but it does not go as planned.

Camille is an orphan, raised by her aunt who is extremely hard on her. In preparation to retake the test a month later, Camille stays at the family home in the countryside while her aunt and cousin return to New Orleans.

What happens next is a story of self-discovery and the reveal of deep family secrets.

Beautifully drawn, compelling storyline, and well developed characters. Very much looking forward to Volume 2.

This was an incredible read! Beyond thankful to the publisher and the author. I enjoyed the storyline so much and cannot wait to dive into the future volumes.

I’ve loved this WEBTOON ever since it first came out, and knowing that the author also helps with the layout for the ITGR print versions, knew that it would translate well to print. And yes, it did! Despite knowing how Camille’s story will turn out, I’m just as invested as I was years ago.

I ate this book up! I loved the art and the vibes. It felt dark and moody while still being hopeful and about self-discovery. I am so excited to read the next book! Keep em coming.

The artwork, the story, everything, loved! I would love to read the next book when it’s out if they continue with the story

Muted is a beautifully illustrated, witchy tale full of magic, family secrets, and queer romance. Miranda Mundt’s artwork and storytelling pull you right into Camille’s world. The mix of mystery, emotion, and stunning artwork kept me hooked from start to finish.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!!

Super cute and fun graphic novel, lots of magic and a mysterious plot line. I loved the world-building and the art style was lovely. I loved the art and the sapphic polyamorous romance.

Ok, I think some of my students would actually love this book, but myself - who loves graphic novels, could get into the story. It had all of the elements, with the witchy, dark lore and mysterious backgrounds… It just felt like it was lacking. The artwork was ok, very similar to the show Teen Titans. Not a problem there. But the story was not grasping my attention with how they wrote and designed the characters and settings. I didn’t feel connected to the characters or grasp the overall vibe of the story. At times the story had a darker tone and then it would swing into comedic/wholesome Saturday Morning cartoon. I just couldn’t plant myself into the story. I wish it had picked a vibe and stuck with it. Not for me.

Okay, wow! I started this not knowing what exactly to expect, and around the half-way mark I thought I knew how this would go. But I was surprised! This comic is drawn in an easy-going smooth style that is a delight to read. Camille, a tragically orphaned girl, has grown up under her aunt's harsh stare and less-than loving practices. When young witch Camille has to perform a blood ritual to ensure her family's continued success, something goes wrong. This leads Camille onto a path where she will discover more and more about herself, and about the past too. Camille's story, despite it's supernatural elements, has a lot that many can relate to. I am looking forward to see what happens next...Special thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

4.5 rounded up to 5 stars!

This was a great graphic novel with gorgeous art and lovable characters (at least most of them, anyway, lol). It was both a fun and emotional read as we get to learned more about Camille. Since it is the first Volume, it also sets out the base layer for volumes to come!

I loved the familiars and enjoyed being introduced to a variety of characters.

My only complaint about the book is the ending. It ended too abruptly, in my opinion, even though it was a really sweet scene that already portrayed some character growth and set up platonic and possibly romantic relationships for the next volume.

But I suppose I'll have to wait for the next one to come out and enjoy the novel for what it is:

A wonderful sapphic graphic novel

What an amazing and magical story!
I absolutely loved the art style of this graphic novel, and how the creator paid so much attention to the little details in every frame.
The plot of the story was very well thought out and beautifully portrayed with both the illustrations and the captions.
This was a fun, quick read, and i cannot wait to read volume 2.
Thank you to the netgalley and the publisher for the chance to read this graphic novel, all opinions are my own.

Thank you Ten Speed Graphic and NetGalley for letting me read and enjoy this graphic novel.

I can’t remember if when I requested this book it I knew it was sapphic, but I am so happy it was! I loved the kind of coming out. I’m enjoying the paranormal aspects of blood witches and plant witches and maybe more when we get more into the story. I like that they have familiars that are all types of creatures including fairies. I like that we keep learning about our main characters family and all the secrets they have keep from her, maybe on purpose or because she is blacking out her childhood due to trauma from the fire that killed her mother and twin. I’m still getting bad vibes from Matriarch Athalie because I’m pretty sure she started the fire to gain the power role in the family.
The artwork was amazing. I love all the details and the bold colours. I can’t wait to continue on in the series and see what we uncover. I’d recommend this one to everyone.

Thank you to NetGalley and Ten Speed Graphic for the ARC!

This was so good! I definitely was a little confused going into it, but I truly enjoyed this so much! It was such a breath of fresh air! This very much reminds me of dragon tea society!

I appreciated the characters, and I really enjoy seeing how Camille and Nyra develop! I feel really curious as to what happened to Camille’s family, and something tells me that Aunt Athaline has something to do with it!

I look forward to reading more!

4.5 stars – I am absolutely in love with everything that is this graphic novel!

Storywise I am completely on board. The story is set in a super interesting world, with heaps of potential for expanding and diving deeper, and I can’t wait. And while it hasn’t dealt with it much yet you can feel the setup for the more politically intricate themes. I’m fully loving the witchy vibes, and the way it has set up the magic system where different families possess different abilities, further creating super interesting dynamics. And the characters are so well rounded and compelling in different ways – I'm itching to learn more about each of them.

In general, the story does such a strong balancing act between the dark and light themes and moments throughout the volume. You feel the moments that are both eerie and sad, but also that provide hope and strength.

Also, I cannot not mention that the art is so gorgeous. Sometimes I have to just pause and stare some more at how beautiful it looks. I literally can’t even. I need the chapter pages made into bookmarks or something! I want to look at them all the time.

Thankfully the publisher kindly provided me with the next volume as well, so I can get straight into it!

I’m expecting 5 stars in this series’ future – it's still early so I’m sure we’re just gearing up for the really good stuff.

I enjoyed reading this book. This is such a wonderful story. Definitely a must read. The artwork is breathtaking!

I'm really excited for this series after reading the first book. The world building is great between all the families. I'm excited to learn more about how the different families evolved ands can see a lot of opportunity for spinoffs. The story is a little dark but I could see high school me being into this all the way through adulthood. For folks interested in magical stories with lgbtqia2s+ characters should read.