I liked book #1 quite a bit, and the second one was equally compelling and heartwarming. I don't know, I'm not a huge graphic novel reader, but there's something about this series that just - feels good, you know.

Looking forward to finishing the series soon...

What a lovely story!

I adore the new character we are introduced to in this story: Eliza. She's such a sweet and smart child. Wendell is a cutie patootie, as always. I wish he were corporeal so I could give him the biggest hug.

We explore some sad but very important themes in this story: loss, suicidal thoughts and bullying. I really liked how it was handled. It's important for kids -and adults-, to understand that their words and actions have an impact.

I also really enjoyed the art in this one. The character's expressions really showed how lonely and sad they were feeling.

Overall, I would say this novel is much, much better than the first one. It deals with more complex topics and it does so very nicely.

I can honestly say I never saw the parallels between life and laundry before these books. Thummler did another great job with Delicates. The art style is beautiful, and I adore Thumper's nods to 90's style and pop culture ( I saw Hey Arnold in the background).This book is a lot slower, than the first. I think what it lacks in pacing it makes up for in depth. Lizzie is such a relatable character in her awkward tween years that has not found her tribe. Which is hard at any age, because everyone wants to be liked and to fit in somewhere. Which is why we find Marjorie comprising herself to fit in with the popular crowd. Delicates hits on very heavy themes of depression, suicide, and the fragility of human life. The ending leaves us with a promising hope that everything will eventually get better.

What a sequel! I was so happy when I not only got Sheets through NetGalley but was lucky enough to get Delicates too, I am so glad I did because I did not want my time Wendell and Marjorie to end.
Once again Delicates has beautiful illustrations with the perfect amount of colour.
Following on to Sheets, Delicates touches on the subject of mental health and how important friends are during tough times. I took away so much from reading this, showing me that just because I feel alone it doesn't mean I am. I am so grateful to Brenna for that.
I will recommend these books forever! They are full of great characters, beautiful illustrations and extremely important messages!
I will be purchasing this book as well as sheets and also Lights! These will stay on my shelfs forever.
Thank you Brenna for helping me through a tough time and showing me I am not alone!

'Delicates' is a wonderful sequel to 'Sheets'. It is thought-provoking and soul-touching. Although this is a graphic novel aimed at middle-grade children, it is a book that is likely to interest people of all ages. Like 'Sheets', the characters in Thummler's colorful world are charming and relatable. They make the reader both laugh and cry - making this short read a little adventure of so many emotions! I truly loved this one.

A good continuation of 'Sheets' but the character development/dialogue isn't quite there or doesn't quite hold enough weight (at least based on my reading).

Thanks to the publisher for adding the first two volumes in the ‘Sheets’ series to NetGalley around the publishing date for the final instalment. I very much enjoyed re-reading the whole series.

‘Delicates’ continues with the same atmosphere and themes as ‘Sheets’ and takes them further with the introduction of new characters and their personal lives and issues. Eliza is a wonderful character and a great addition to the story. I would say that this volume is my least favourite of the series, but the different is negligible when all three stories function together so well as a cohesive narrative. As always, I highly recommend.

A beautiful and moving graphic novel that truly took me by surprise... 'Delicates' is definitely a book to watch out for!! It would make a perfect gift for the holiday season coming up!

It is second book following the Sheets, and just like the first one it did not disappoint. I was apprehensive as some sequels tend to fade in comparison to the first books. But it was not the case with this one. It is just as well written, thoughtful but at the same time as light-hearted as the first book. Highly recommend.

4.8/5

Another amazing installment in this series.
I already can't wait to read book three because every time these books hit right in the feels.
This way of creating different stories with ghosts and people feeling like ghosts is so well done and described, the author always centeres the mark.

In this second part almost a year has passed, summer vacations are reaching the end and a new school term is about to begin. Even if the main character of the story is still Marjorie, we will soon realize while reading that the main protagonist is in fact another person.
The theme is indeed different and the topic feels way more serious than the previous one.
As the title says, it's way more "delicate".

This story should be read by anyone, the color palette is once again absolute perfection, as are the drawings and the tables. A story about helping each other, and finding the help needed without hiding.

As much as I remember the first part of the series, Sheets, as a good memory, this volume disappointed me. After the serious theme of grief, the focus here is more on the teen drama from Marjorie's side. I didn't like that she started to ignore the ghosts because of her friends, who in her opinion aren't cool. It felt fake than a real friendship, as they don't realise at all how sad Marj is. Alongside her, we get another perspective, in the person of Eliza, who also appears on the cover, and who was much more interesting. She loves photography and collects pictures of ghosts. However, she is very lonely at school and her eccentricity makes her a target for the popular kids, which I was very sorry to see. I wouldn't want to take this volume any less seriously either, as bullying is a pretty tough subject, however its implementation made it feel less serious overall.

A wonderful continuation to 'Sheets'. It felt like we dived further into Marjorie's thoughts with this book, and it was nice to see her make a friend. Eliza herself was also an incredibly fascinating character, with her love for photography and similar feelings of loneliness.

Brenna Thummler does a brilliant job of depicting how it feels to be invisible to those around you, especially during such a turbulent age. The story is a comforting hand on the back, it's a gentle voice telling you that it's okay to step into the light and ask for help

I'm looking forward to the next book!

— Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for providing the eARC in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own

I enjoyed this one even more than the first one. The message it has is so important! Couldn’t help but cry in a couple of moments. Every adult should encourage the read of this book to their teen.

Somehow I enjoyed this one more than I did Sheets. I think I was still a bit too new to the Graphic Novels to really appreciate how heartfelt the Sheets & Delicates stories are, especially for its intended (younger) audience.

The characters' growth is beautifully visualized, learning to navigate the throes of teenage life, finding acceptance in a world that doesn't feel yours, and learning to come to terms with the cards you're dealt in life. Also: this story needs to be told in full colour. I read Sheets in a B&W version, but the full colour sequel really made it so much easier to get lost into. I loved the colour palette of the series and I look forward to reading more of Thummler's graphic novels.

Thank you very much for the opportunity to read this book early! I really enjoyed it. I thought the writing was very well done, and the story kept me interested. I believe my students/patrons would also love this book and will be acquiring it for the library!

Marjorie Glatt knows there is life after death. Her best friend, Wendell, is a ghost, after all. And a very traditional ghost, manifesting within a bedsheet. Knowing that ghosts exist make it a bit awkward for Marjorie to interact with Eliza Duncan, who is determined to photograph a ghost, to the point of being ostracized at school for her hyper-fixation.

Eliza and Wendell could help Eliza. They could simply be friends. They could confirm her beliefs. But they might need to do something even more heroic, in order to save the depressed girl. Because while Marjorie knows there is life after death, Wendell knows that it’s not worth the passing over.

In the first sheet-ghost graphic novel, aptly titled “Sheets,” Thummler gave us a story with a mix of heavy topics (loss of a parent, another parent’s depression, poverty), but also a lot of whimsy (ghosts are literally sheets, and they have their own special detergent). That having been established, this book goes a bit harder into social and psychological subjects. It’s meant for a slightly more mature audience. Like, a year or two more mature. I imagine, for kids who read “Sheets” and were excited for its sequel, the timing was just right, on their growing-up. But, if you’re a kid’s adult, it’s best to be aware of the themes and make sure your own child is in a good headspace for them.

That said, I enjoyed this one, as much as the high school social situations FRUSTRATED me SO MUCH. I’m sure they’ll resonate with the target age group, but man, I forgot how harsh things were! Woof!

Review copy provided by the publisher.

I loved this book. It was so cute and so relatable. First of all, the illustrations were beautiful. The story was amazing. Often in books geared towards middle schoolers people don't talk much about the victim becoming the bully, but that was present. I felt like I could easily relate to Eliza. It helped me come to terms with the bullying and isolation that I went through myself. This graphic novel is a beautiful amazing story that every middle schooler and teens should read.

Illustrations again were so great. If you liked Sheets, this is a very sweet follow up. I thought Marjorie’s relationship with Tessi was very interesting. Also I loved how Tessi was drawn. And Wendell is back! Overall a great graphic novel that reminded me it’s time to read Pumpkinheads again.

this is a cute little extra! I was pleasantly surprised about this series and I highly recommend. very different than what I expected.

I loved the artwork and storyline and the world in which this is set in. Brenna Thummler is going to be an auto buy author for me.