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Lya has just started an internship at one of the top law firms in the city. However, she has another reason for being there. She found out that the law firm represented the hit and run driver who put her in a wheel chair. The driver came from money and was able to seal his name away. Now she's on the case to find out who left her for dead on the side of the road. It's a well written mystery for all ages with great art.

The illustrations were stunning and it is one of the best things. The characters also felt really alive and were kind and easy to connect with.

I wish the plot would have been a little bit more thought through but it was a great start on the series.

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'Through Lya's Eyes' by Carbone with art by Cunha Justine is a graphic novel about a young woman who wants to find out the truth about the accident that has left her in a wheelchair.

Lya was left in a wheelchair. She learns that someone bought her parent's silence. Now she is going undercover at a law firm armed with her case number and the help of some new and old friends.

It's not a bad beginning to a story with likeable characters and some good suspense. The art was a nice surprise.

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This was a pretty good graphic novel. The artwork and coloring were the best parts about it. I thought that it was very abrupt when it would change scenes. It was a little confusing. There were a few times I had to go back to make sure I hadn't missed a page somewhere. Overall this is one of those books I would say to check out from the library but don't buy it for your collection.

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Beautiful art and an interesting story.
Lya is an intern at a law firm, a job she got herself after the terrible accident that cost her the use of her legs. She knows the law firm represented the man who ran her over and left her for dead, and she knows her parents covered up the fact that he paid them off so they would drop the charges against him. Problem is, her file is in archive that can only be reached down a spiral staircase - problematic for someone in a wheelchair. But with the help of her BFF Antoine and her new friend, firm receptionist Adele, she is determined to get to the bottom of who did this to her.
As others have said, the story ends on a cliffhanger, but that will just leave the readers hungry for the rest of the tale

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Overall “Through Lya‘s Eyes“ was an okay read for me, but nothing really memorable. The art style was very nice though.

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Lya has just started an internship at one of the top law firms in the city. However, she has another reason for being there. She found out that the law firm represented the hit and run driver who put her in a wheel chair. The driver came from money and was able to seal his name away. Now she's on the case to find out who left her for dead on the side of the road. It's a well written mystery for all ages with great art.

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4.75 Stars ( I received an early e-arc from Net Galley)

Once again I read this graphic novel quite a while ago and I am finally getting around writing this review. But I vividly remember this story and how much fun I had reading it, I wish I had the second volume to keep going. Lya is a great heroine she is smart, determined and refuses to be treated differently just because she is in a wheelchair. The art style is great with some darker tones on some pages, a great relationship between a brother and sister, and side characters that support the plot by being well developed. I am patiently waiting for the next volume with that cliff hanger ending.

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The art style in this was cute and vibrant. I found the story overall enjoyable and liked the disability representation. The cliffhanger has left me wanting more.

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I wish I was able to review this. Unfortunately my copy was lost and the graphic novel was archived before I could download it again. I really wanted to give this a read.

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I have read this a while ago but what I remember is the amazing illustrations. I enjoyed the story too, but oh my, those colors.

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3.5 stars rounded up!

This was a good introduction to the characters. Loved the disability rep in it and the mystery was very intriguing. I just wish that it would have been longer. The book was less than 70 pages and didn't go into a lot of detail about a lot of things. We didn't really get to learn about the other characters in the book, we had a little drama with the partner that was resolved really quickly. And it ended on quite a cliffhanger, with no notes in goodreads about a sequel coming out soon.

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Thank you to NetGalley for the advance digital copy of this book.

Lya was in a car accident, is now in a wheel chair, and wants answers. She has a plan her mother doesn't know about. It is bold, and a little bit crazy. But will it work?

Lya is a great character. This is both because of and in spite of her use of a wheelchair. Her chair is independent of her strength and spirit, but it also helps drive her will and purpose in this narrative. In much the way a persons race impacts the way they move through the world, her chair impacts the way her character develops and interacts with other characters.

In Lya's search for the truth, she forms a friendship with a coworker named Adele. Some portions of that relationship feel very authentic, and others not so much, but the way that Lya is forced to rely on her help simply because the building is not fully accessible to people with mobility challenges is a really nuanced way of putting that into the narrative. It is a very real challenge that people face, and our main character faces it too.

The build of this mystery is a slow burn, and the very last page is the cliffhanger that you love to hate, making #2 of this series an event to anticipate.

Nothing at all sexual or violent, so content-wise appropriate for a large age range. With the focus on legality and morality, though, this will likely appeal more to teens and up.

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I was long overdue to read this book, but I was just not feeling it and I wasn't interested in it at all when I attempted to read it later on.

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Lya became paralysed after a hit-and-run, and neve discovered who was the person responsible for it. When she finds out her parents were bought to drop the charges on the case, she decided to investigate on her own.

Lya is a force of nature. She doesn't let the wheelchair to be an excuse or to steal her happiness. She is a character that you can easily fall in love with. And the art style is amazing.

I couldn't believe when I read the last page and all the question stayed unanswered. I most read the next book!

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I thoroughly enjoyed reading this and cannot wait to read what the conclusion will be. I was inbested in the story throughout the whole read and the artwork was fantastic. Would recommend to anyone to read and the inclusion of disability, not just paralysis but also cerebral palsy was a bonus. Very enjoyable read.

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Seventeen year old Lya is a victim of a hit and run car accident which confined her to a wheelchair. She would like to find the man responsible. In order to do this, she gets an internship at the lawfirm which dealt with her case. Lya is friendly, intelligent and inquisitive. Will she be able to find the truth? This is the first instalment, so there is a cliffhanger at the end of the story.
The artwork is gorgeous, with warm beautiful colours. I am not a frequent reader of graphic novels, but this one stood out for me and I hope to read the continuation of Lya’s story soon.
Thank you to NetGalley and Europe Comics for the review copy provided in exchange for an honest opinion.

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I'm glad I read this as my first graphic novel. I loved the mystery in it. The pictures really help the story come to life. Someone tried to kill Lya leaving her in a wheelchair and she is determined to find out who. I can't wait to read what happens next.

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I enjoyed this book. Seems to be one adventure after another. I would recommend the book.
I received an ARC of thisi book in exchange for an honest review from Net BGalley.

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I was so wrong about what this book is about! When I started reading, I was slightly confused, BUT the artwork was absolutely beautiful and the way the storyline progressed was amazing and I can't wait to read the next book! Because there was a cliff hanger! What is this?! 😂😂

Detailed review will be up soon !

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"Through Lya's Eyes" is a fantastic graphic novel. the artwork is well done and the story is well established. I'll be recommending this one.

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