I connected with this story emotionally being that I myself was in the same shoes as Camille is with her aunt, only for me it was my father who was overbearing. I felt all the emotions while reading, and that twist... ahhh it was so good! I cannot wait to read volume 2 of Muted. I also want to touch on the art style because honestly it is so well done! The art style actually enhanced my experience reading which I know is what is trying to be conveyed. Excellent Job!

Thank You NetGalley for providing me an early copy!

Thank you NetGalley and Ten Speed Press for this ARC!

I actually really enjoyed this! And why do I have a crush on this creepy demon girl please???!!!

This follows a great story of a young witch who is destined to find her real self. I love the relationships shown in this first volume and I can’t wait to see where they go from here and when the romance kicks in!

Also the art style! These characters are all so so stunning 😍

I will definitely be picking up volume 2 as soon as it’s available!

This graphic novel follows Camille Severin, a witch who experiences something very strange during her family's summoning ritual. Instead of summoning a the demon she was prepared for, vines grow from her sigil. Scared of what this means for her magic and her family's reaction, she leaves the city for time away at her childhood home. There, with new and old friends, she begins to learn about her magic, lineage, and the fire that killed her mother and sister.

I loved being introduced to the different witch families and their family magics. Camille's story is full of mystery and darkness; I was glad to see her support system and self-assurance grow within this volume. I'm excited to read more of this story!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thoroughly enjoyed this !! I think the balance was perfect in terms of the darker themes and lighter funnier moments. The art style was stunning and I’m absolutely obsessed with dendo, I already can’t wait for the next book. I also think the world building in this was great ! The subtle explanations of the way different families magic works was so fun !!

Turning 21 is an important time for witches in the Severin family. When they reach their 21st year, they must perform a blood ritual that summons a demon. This demon will grant them a wish for basically anything. Camille is already extremely anxious about the ritual, but she has this niggling feeling that something is going to go awry. After the ritual, Camille is tasked to stay at the Severin family manor to practice and try the ritual again at the end of the month. The Severin family manor weighs heavy with the tragedy from 13 years ago. As Camille takes the time away from her overbearing Matriarch/Aunt, she begins to learn more and more about herself and her own roots.
This one has yet to have been published and I’m already waiting in anticipation for the next volume!

#ThxNetGalley #MirandaMundt

5 STARS

If you are looking for a story that explores witchcraft, the different dynamics of different witch families and their powers and the overall magical politics/morals that come with those families interacting, then read Muted!

Set in New Orleans, a witch is about to go through with her families traditional magic ceremony that will increase her families overall power. But her lack of understanding about her own magic, due to her families deaths 13 years ago, has her worried over the ceremony - which only strengthens her cruel Aunts distaste of her.
However, no one could know foresee what questions the ceremony would bring to light? Who really hurt her family? what is the root of her magic? And what will the truth cost her?

Enticing, right? READ IT!
MUTED HAS SOME MUCH EXCELLENT REPRESENTATION: Queer relationships, disabilities, recovering from trauma, grief, loss, abuse and empowering friendships & relationships.

I read Muted when it was ongoing on Webtoon and was hooked on this queer witch story. I actually have some merch from the story!

This is SO cute, I love the art style of it. I also love how simple the storyline is for a webtoon.

Each character allows you to feel the emotions I feel they’re representing, and in a way it seems like they’re the different stages of grief instead of only Camille having all the stages herself. I’m excited for the next volume :)

"Muted: Volume 1" is the first in a graphic novel series by Miranda Mundt. Camille is a young adult witch whose mother and twin sister died in a fire 13 years ago. Since then she's been living with her harsh witch matriarch aunt and cousin. It's time for her coming-of-age ceremony where she must use blood magic to summon a demon. When she does the ritual, thick green vines start coming out of the portal. She closes the portal and pretends that she wasn't able to complete it, running away into the swamp while bleeding excessively. Her other aunt and cousin rescue her from the swamp and Cam is told that she'll stay with her other aunt in her old house while recovering. Cam starts to uncover forgotten parts of her past.
Mundt has created an interesting witch world with different witch families with different powers (blood, plants, fire, and more) and specific rules. Watching Cam uncover secrets and hopefully start to accept who she really is will keep readers intrigued. A recommended purchase for graphic novel collections where fantasy or WebToon books are popular.