Delicates é mais uma narrativa dentro do mundo apresentado em Sheets. Temos um maior aprofundamento no relacionamento entre Wendell e Marjorie, assim como no grupo de personagem que os rodeia. Mas Delicates foca bastante em uma nova personagem, Eliza Duncan.

Como aconteceu em Sheets, eu gostaria muito de ter gostado da obra por completo, mas continuei não gostando da personalidade dos personagens. O que continua me atraindo é a arte, pois gosto muito das cores e dos traços utilizados pela autora.

This was really cute and a quick read when you feel like a slump is coming. I totally missed this was the second in a series, but it didn't make me don't understand what was happening.

The art style was really good-looking and I enjoyed to just had that type of art style to the story it wanted to tell. Real cute graphic novel, page turner and a quick read but with a depth with it.

I received an advanced copy of Delicates through NetGalley so I could share my review with you! My review doesn’t contain spoilers for Delicates, or its predecessor, Sheets.

Content Warning: Delicates contains discussions of suicide, parental death, depression, grief, and bullying.

Sometimes, you don’t have to die to feel like a ghost. Marjorie Glatt has felt like a shadow of herself since her mother’s death left her to care for the family business, Glatt’s Laundry. On top of trying to cope with such a monumental loss from her life, Marjorie never feels like she is quite enough for this world. Her family needs all she can give, leaving little time for friends or life outside the laundromat. But, Marjorie’s life gets turned upside down when she discovers a stray ghost named Wendell, who snuck into the world of the living seeking purpose and acceptance. Together, Marjorie and Wendell develop a tentative friendship and begin to learn together the many different forms a friendship can take.

You can get your copy of Delicates on March 16th from Oni Press!

The color palette and soft-90s vibes in both Sheets and Delicates give the stories an ethereal tone, perfectly capturing the plot within the world of art! These books managed to be playful while dealing with some seriously heavy topics, which is a difficult feat to manage. I never would’ve thought that ghosts, laundromats, and coping with grief would make such an irresistible trio, but Sheets and Delicates proved me wrong! I found that I enjoyed Delicates even more than Sheets, as Eliza was my favorite character from the moment she stepped onto the page. These books present a vital message about visibility, friendship, and what it means to be alive even when all hope seems lost.

My Recommendation-
If you are looking for a ghost story with spring vibes to celebrate the changing of the seasons, you need to check out Delicates and Sheets! Though these books deal with more mature emotional themes, they would be completely appropriate for a middle-grade reader, or for any graphic-novel-loving adult!

Can I just rave about how cute the illustrations in this are. Let's marinate on that for a few...

Ok, now the review. I really enjoyed "Delicates". Although it is a bit heavier than the first book, I loved the overall message behind it. It tackles many issues throughout. Although this is a sequel, it can be read alone ( though I definitely recommend checking out "Sheets" as well.)

Fitting in. Belonging. Connecting. No matter how confident and popular people may appear to be, at some point, everyone feels like they don't quite fit. In this sequel to Sheets, Majorie thinks that she's finally made it; she's friends with the popular crew. However, she soon realizes that her newfound friends might not accept her if they knew about Wendell, her ghost friend, or her befriending Eliza, the victim of her popular friends' bullying. This is a powerful story of standing up for what you know is right, remaining true to yourself, and embracing what makes you unique.

*Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced copy for review*

CW: bullying, suicidal ideation

Brenna Thummler really tackles hard topics in her previous work Sheets and she’s at it again with Delicates. She shows the sides of middle school that most don’t want to believe are true or want to talk about. The topics were handled very well and I’m hoping that we get to see one that helps the father in the future.

3.5 ⭐

This is the follow-up to Sheets but it can be read on its own. You're just gonna miss why Marjorie hosts a bunch of ghosts in her family's laundromat and the long version of Wendell's backstory but it should not prevent you from enjoying Delicates.

This book started a bit too slow for my taste, it took pretty long to set up the stage of Marjorie's life now and introducing Eliza, the new character at the center of this story. It picks up after the first third though and I enjoyed it way more. It's a story about grief, not fitting in, bullying, showing up for your friends, finding your truth and standing up for those who need it.

The art is obviously similar to Sheets which works for me, especially the blend of colors, it feels fluffy and soft.

Also, Wendell is so precious and as much a delight as he was in the first book 💜

I was so stoked for Delicates and it did not disappoint! What I especially loved is that while reading Sheets definitely helps, Delicates could easily be read by itself. Thummler artwork is charming and her storytelling hits every mark. I really can't wait to recommend.

CW: Depression, Suicidal thoughts, illusions to suicide, bullying, grief & loss

Set in the late 90s, Delicates follows Marjorie Glatt a year after her mother's passing, and her laundromat was infested with ghosts. In this sequel, we follow Marjorie's eighth-grade year, trying to fit in and find herself while her dad and younger brother are still grieving the loss of her mother.

This story is filled with metaphors about being a ghost and feeling invisible. I loved the focus on Eliza, a Black girl who is passionate about photography. Specifically, paranormal photography. She uses the darkroom at her school and teaches the reader about dark-rooms and how they operate. As a photographer, I really appreciated this aspect of the book as I used a darkroom in my Digital Photography classes in high school.

I really enjoyed the way depression and suicidal thoughts were dealt with. Eliza, who is bullied at school for her interest in ghosts and ghost photography. We learn why she is so infatuated with the subject of ghosts and the message of how bullying really affects someone mentally which Marjorie also learns.

This is one of my favorite graphic novel series and I really enjoyed the sequel and getting to see where the story went after the ending of the first.

Delicates is a wonderful follow-up to Sheets. Delicates is a story of friendship filled with compassion and empathy. The story has depth and complexity and is beautifully illustrated. I love the color palette! Often times, graphic novels are lacking in plot and are primarily character-driven. Thummler accomplishes both in this tale of finding yourself and standing up for what is right.

While the novel focuses more on Eliza than Marjorie (the protagonist of Sheets) it easily alternates points of view. Thummler does an excellent job approaching sensitive topics (e.g., mental health, bullying, loneliness) in an honest yet delicate way. I recommend this book, especially for kids in middle grades and older, although adults will love it just as much.

A good sequel!
Like the first volume, this bookis very cute while dealing with important subjects, especially during adolescence. It's soft, beautiful and to discover! ^^

A sequel just as cute as the first one! It is very easy to jump into if you do not remember Sheets. I love that the ghost are classic style! Such a fun read that I highly recommend!

Wow was this a delight. If you enjoyed Sheets, I think you will enjoy Thummler's new installation, Delicates. The art style and coloring was very 80's. You could see the change of color depending on the emotion of the scene and I really enjoyed that. The theme of loss and not feeling like you belong was very well thought out. It was relatable and funny. The scenes with the ghosts, including wendell were both heartwarming and funny. Although I was frustrated with the main character and the choices she made, she eventually redeemed herself by understanding that bullying is not okay especially when you stand by and do nothing to prevent it from happening. I felt that the issues that the father had were not resolved or even addressed, but i understood it was not the focus of the story. Overall I do recommend for those who are looking for a quick read, recommend reading it in the fall time.

thank you Oni Press and NetGalley for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review

where Sheets lacked some plot in my opinion, Delicates absolutely came through for me. the topics that were discussed in this graphic novel are so important, especially for children in middle school. bullying obviously still happens and it's so harmful. Delicates hit this topic at the exact right spot. I've been bullied myself when I was younger and I could relate to Eliza on a next level. it was just really well done in my opinion.

the art in this graphic novel was also sO beautiful. I could look at it for days. I'm actually going to use the art in this as inspiration for my own illustrations🥰

if sheets didn't live up to your expectations, definitely read the sequel because it won't disappoint!

tw for suicidal thoughts and bullying

Delicates is just as good as Sheets, however this time it covers a few more topics. I feel like the focus this time is on bullying, lonliness, "fitting in", and peer - pressure. I believe it is best to read Sheets first before reading this one, in order to get a background on Marjorie, and Wendell and the ghosts.
Delicates introduces us to a new character named Eliza, who is starting to feel like an outsider. She's seen as "the weird kid" at school due to her hobby and interest in photography and ghosts. She likes to be alone and wants to capture a ghost on film. Marjorie on the other hand is starting to be accepted into the popular group of kids at school and is finding herself with less time for Wendell, leading Wendell to feel even more invisible.
The lessons to be learned were the importance of friendships and that its good to be kind, and to apologise when you're in the wrong.
The last book touched on grief and the effect death has on a family, and I would like to have seen Marjorie's Dad get a bit better with dealing with his grief and engage more as a parent, but perhaps this will follow in another book?
Once again, I loved the illustrations, the drawings are enjoyable in relaxing and soothing colours with characters wearing fun outfits, and some lovely hairstyles!
Overall it was an emotional and moving graphic novel.

Content warning: Bullying, and references to suicide

I loved this book even more that the first one. I felt that the hard topics were subtle but so loud. The way they were dealt with were really well done. And as usually the illustrations were goegeous

This is a wonderful follow-up to Sheets. It has more emotional depth and more heartbreaking moments than it’s predecessor, so be aware going in that this is not a light read.

I was given a free copy from @netgalley and @onipress in exchange for my honest review.
This is the second book in this YA graphic novel series. I read the first book, Sheets, back in November. This one starts soon after Sheets with Marjorie getting some of the things she longed for in the first (mainly popularity) and coming to realize that isn't always all it's cracked up to be! I liked the lessons she learned along the way about what being a good friend really means. This story, like the first, deals with some pretty big topics (ex. bullying, death, suicidal thoughts), without being too heavy!
I would definitely recommend it if you've read the first, but since this one doesn't come out until 23 Mar you still have time to read Sheets first!
#NetGalley #Delicates

Delicates is the sequel to Sheets, which I've read last year when a friend recommended it to me and loved it just after a few pages. I was so excited to see Delicates available for request on NetGalley, I've hit that button even thinking.

To be honest, I liked Delicates better than Sheets. This one is dealing with important themes such as bullying, depression, and finding your ME in this mess of a world. These are important themes and need to be talked about, not put on the side and I'm glad Brenna decided to write/draw about them, thank you.

In my opinion, this comic is a must-read for every teen out there.

*Thank you NetGalley for providing me an ARC copy of Delicates*

tw: depression, suicidal thoughts/behaviour, bullying

I read Sheets (book #1) last year and it became one of my favorite graphic novels. Sheets was really adorable and wholesome. Delicates, on the other hand, leaned more on heavier themes.

Delicates picks up where Sheets end. Marjorie's life has been different ever since she's taken Wendell under her wing, and become friends. The laundromat has been doing well, she has popular friends but yet she doesn't feel so satisfied. For one, her friends are very ignorant, wild and apparent bullies. It is in this midst that she finds Eliza, a quiet and shy girl with her own life, wandering with a camera in the hopes of capturing a ghost. And then things happen.

I enjoyed this book so much, especially the thematic illustrations and Marjorie's character growth. The author portrayed toxic friendships here and gave it layers that made great sense. I didn't like Marjorie's friends but then I also felt a kind of sympathy towards them. I loved Wendell, of course, and Eliza - although creepy at first - grew on me.

Moreover, I loved how silent grieving was taken up in the plot, and the various faces of depression. The ending was so intense and I was biting my nails, keeping my fingers crossed. I loved the end, really. It was fitting and had so much impact packed into it. How asking for help when needed is okay, helping a friend, realising your toxic friendships, how pulling yourself away from them is alright - this little graphic novel talks so much of these in such beautiful and subtle light.