DNF - I wouldn't say that this is a bad book by any means but I have tried to read this 3-4 times & every single time I found myself feeling confused & disconnected from the narrative. I am not a reader who is very dedicated to graphic novels, though I do enjoy them. Therefore, perhaps that had something to do with the struggle I encountered in reading this one. Regardless, I'm sure that others will find much to love within this story, it was ultimately, just not for me.

This graphic novel was super fun and quick to read! I loved the atmosphere, the illustrations are also really pretty. Even tho it’s a new fantasy world, i think it was super easy to understand and really interesting too. I loved the main characters (abuela 🥺🥺) and the cultural references that were inserted in the story by the author. I’m crazy to read the next volumes and recommend this one a lot ❤️

Loved the art style, and the plot even though I find it well-paced and engaging overall, the ending feels a little too rushed, too hard to believe in But overall i really liked. Can't wait for volume 2!

Thank you to NetGalley for this eARC! Beautiful and exciting! I loved this graphic novel! It was beautifully written and artistically gorgeous. I loved the fantasy and cultural elements. I was entertained throughout and really enjoyed seeing the phrases and dialogue in Spanish as well as English. The ambience is great for a fall spooky season read! Highly recommend!

Thank you to Netgalley and Oni Press for an e-arc of Season of the Bruja!

Season of the Bruja is a heartwarming and adventurous story of Athalia, a young bruja, or witch, who is just learning to tap into her powers and is facing threats from the church in its holy mission to banish the remaining brujas. The first volume sees Athalia trying to bring back her abuela from the dead after an encounter with a priest.

First of all, the illustrations are stunning! The characters are beautiful and the colour palette is very fitting. Second, I love the fact that this graphic novel tackled colonialism in the name of religion. I have just recently dived into Pre-Colombian Latin Americas history and it was incredibly refreshing to see it more in books.

However, I do have an issue with the pacing -it was a tad bit choppy at times. The ending also did seemed a bit rushed. It would be great if the story was a bit longer to accommodate the plot.

All in all, I am still excited to see what's next for Athalia in the next volumes!

A beautifully illustrated story of culture and family, this is a gorgeous graphic novel that I really enjoyed!

The art and coloring are beautiful which complement the author's writing. "Season of the bruja" goes back to bringing Hispanic culture and magic back together. Interesting read.

Absolutely gorgeous, so beautifully drawn with lush colours !!! I am absolutely 100% going to pick up a physical copy and the next volume !!!

The subject and the illustrations of this graphic novel were absolutely incredible. I was confused at how the story started. I checked multiple times that I was reading part 1. I felt like I jumped into a sequel and not the first in the series. I would have appreciated a bit more character development and plot development at the beginning.

Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for approving me for an arc of this graphic novel. I loved almost everything about this story I was a bit lost during some of the priest scenes on how it got there. The artwork was absolutely stunning I loved the colors and style of the characters and background. Especially the details to the culture. I'm definitely going to recommend this to my friends and family.

This was a cute supernatural tale and I fell completely in love with it, who would have ever thought that. So I'm waiting for volume 2 to come out, I can't wait! And I loved the theme it was awesome.
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This entire comic was an absolute delight and also deeply bittersweet. There is so much love bursting from the pages, from the art which is richly colorful and warm, to the deep connection between Althalia, her extremely endearing grandmother and her wonderfully supportive friends. As an exploration of ancestry, family, loss and grief, the spiritual costs of colonialism for both the victims and the occupiers, this story draws you in, keeps you turning the pages and ultimately leaves you excited to find out what happens next. Also, bonus points for the best, coolest, and most amazingly colorful witchy familiars I've ever seen!

Netgalley allowed me early access in exchange for honest review. All opinions are my own.

Season of the Bruja was heartbreaking, funny, and overall amazing. I enjoyed not only the cultural lesson which honestly was the main thing I loved about it. The life lessons although tough showed amazing maturity and understanding by the main character.
I will definitely buy a finished copy and I can't wait to read more volumes.

When I read this book, I felt like I missed the previous book or something. The story was like, jumped straight to the action, and it made me confuse.

Thank you so much for letting me read this graphic novel. I really liked the story although some part of it was really sad. I also enjoyed the artstyle very much.

An interesting and beautifully illustrated fantasy graphic novel suitable for readers age 13+
I enjoyed how we dove straight into the action, found each of the characters intriguing and am looking forward to seeing how the story progresses in future volumes of the series. This is sure to appeal to readers who enjoy classic fantasy stories about good vs evil but it is also a wonderful story about growing up & figuring out your identity which is perfect for a teenage audience.
Thanks to Netgalley.co.uk and Oni Press for the free eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A beautiful story wrapped around a beautiful cultural inspiration. Season of the Bruja is a story of acceptance, both of life and of ourselves, and the writing and illustrations work together perfectly to convey this. It's heartening to see more visual stories inspired by Latine cultures. I would love to see more from Season of the Bruja!

Thank you to Netgalley for an ARC in exchange of an honest review.

Seasons of the Bruja follows Athalia, a witch (bruja) in training with her grandmother with their familiars and friends. Isadora, Athalia's grandmother, is a kind, eccentric and powerful bruja, always trying to teach the ways to her granddaughter while bringing color and joy. However, this graphic novel definitely had an edgy and darker tone as it progresses.

I really enjoyed this graphic novel (GN) and I adore the art style immensely, I loved the amount of color and patterns, the richness of the story was also reflected in the artistry and choice of colors used. Athalia, Isadora, Dana and Chuey are all wonderful and unique characters. Each character has their own developed personality, but we really see Athalia's developmental character arc in this story/first volume.

The art and dialogue lended to the atmospheric quality of the story and helped set the tone for each scene - it was clear when a darker moment or when a lighter happier moment was happening, Despite this being a fantasy story, still set in our world, I really enjoyed the way it depicted the emotional inner world of the characters using color and dialogue.

The plot takes an unexpected turn, and from the lighter-hearted story, delves into a more intense and emotional story with lots of magical power. The last 30-40% of the story was faster paced than the beginning and my one qualm was that I would have wanted to see that fleshed out a little further. However, I really did enjoy the build up to this point and was invested in the story by the time we'd reached it. I also enjoyed the cultural background and imagery immensely in this story!

I would certainly continue the story, if and when the next volume is released!

Thank you to Oni Press and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review.

I really enjoyed this graphic novel and am giving it 3 stars.

The art style and coloring is fantastic. It plays with the whimsical and the dark.

The story felt a little rushed. We jumped right into the action and learned some things as we went, but the magic system relies on background knowledge I don't have, and I want to know more. The story has a lot of depth and the characters are likable. I'll definitely be checking out future volumes. Overall, very enjoyable read.

Thank you NetGalley for the ebook. Season of the Bruja follows Althalia (a bruja) as she comes into her magical abilities and faces reemergent threats from the past. Althalia works in a paranormal museum with her friends, a real-life Chupacabra and a were-coyote, while living with and caring for her beloved abuela. Through these powerful connections, her skills and knowledge grow.

It is a beautiful comic. The art fits the story so beautifully and I enjoyed it so much. The general plot is captivating and I was curious to see what was happening until the end. Unfortunately, I didn't connect with any of the characters and even though sad things were happening, nothing made me feel much.

I still highly recommend this and I am curious for vol 2.