3.5 stars.
I completely forgot to write a review for the book after I read it, so here it is!

It was a nice end to the series. It wasn't one of my favorite series of all time, but it was still pretty good. So glad netgalley gave me the chance to read this. Highly recommend this whole series!

Another sweet and heartfelt edition to Thummler’s series. This series is perfect for all readers of graphic novels.

Another great book in the 'Sheets' series. It wasn't as good as the original, but I enjoyed it more than the second one. The art style is great as always.

I love this series, the drawing is beautiful, the story always gets better and I always get excited while reading.

I am saddened and at the same time grateful for the experience and wonderful memories and insights this series left on me. I always love it when stories do not just entertain me but at the same left, something valuable to me as a reader.

Similar to the storyline of the past 2 volumes, the striking theme of self-discovery, friendship, and the subtle statement of good parenting were still remarkably present here. However, we are not just walking through those subjects but now delving onto the mysterious past life of Wendel, their ghost friend, and that part was quite sad. If I'm being honest.

Although the art style here wasn't that magnificent, compared to the previous volumes, it was still one of the most captivating panels I've ever seen in my years of reading graphic novels.

Noting also that the storytelling– in some parts have been inconsistent for me and a little bit dragging, but it still did good in delivering overall.

With that being said, this series is definitely something I would reread and recommend forever 🤌🏽

Thank you, Oni Press, for the e-arc opportunity (I know, late read 😭 I was so busy 🙈)

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Release Date: September 5, 2023
Date Read: September 25- October 1, 2024
Ratings: 4⭐️

I really enjoyed the focus on Wendell and feel this was a lovely end to the trilogy, quite sad about it all be over in fact! As ever, the illustrations were beautiful continuing the cosy vibes of the previous two books.

Graphic novels aren't my usual thing but when I saw this for download on Netgalley, I had to give it a go. I'm so glad I did. The story is poignant and engaging which meant that I read it all in one sitting. The illustrations are stunning. I had to download the rest of the series to read! Read it!

Thank you to Oni Press and NetGalley for sending me a digital arc of Lights by Brenna Thummler to read and review.

This graphic novel was absolutely fantastic and a great finale to the previous two instalments in this trilogy, Sheets and Delicates. The story was captivating and heartwarming - I could not put it down! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this and finished it in one sitting. Brenna Thummler’s illustrations in this graphic novel are beautiful. I would highly recommend reading this series.

Not only do I love the story for this series but the artwork is absolutely beautiful. I especially love the colours used

A fitting end to the series for Wendell getting closure on his being a ghost. Marjorie and Eliza also experience catharsis and joy.

It pains me to leave a low star rating for this last book of the series. I didn’t care much for this,the only interesting thing that happened was we find out how Wendell dies. It took forever to even get going and when it did I was just kind of over it. I couldn’t care less for Eliza,I find her to be quite insufferable and honestly she ruins the series for me.

Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for a digital arc of Lights!
Marjorie, Eliza, and Wendell (the ghost) are on a quest to discover more about Wendell's past. Wendell has a few memories about who he was before becoming a ghost. He knows, for example, that his death was due to drowning. But how did that happen? As if solving a mysterious death isn't enough - Marjorie and Eliza's friendship faces some challenges. Eliza is upset that Marjorie has started hanging out with two old friends - friends that, at one time, bullied Eliza. How could a friend do that? And can they work out their differences and focus on the things they have in common?

The book also explores light and dark. The light that friendships can bring. And how when someone you love dies, you have a tendency to focus on the bad and sad things and not so much the happy memories. Also - light and dark in photography. And, of course, graphic novel illustrations.

I love this series! The illustrations and story are amazing. I also liked that both Marjorie and Eliza talked to their parents about their problems. And that Eliza is very open about her therapist and mental health issues. They are off to high school next year! I hope Brenna lets us know how they are doing.

Lights was a nice, cute ending to this graphic novel series. I really appreciated the conversations around friendship and how each relationship is as unique as the people in it. I think the discussions about what is ok when developing new friendships and trying to keep old ones is important for young readers, and it's presented in a very easy to digest way. I think this was a great way to wrap up the series with a sense of closure and also hope for the future.

A beautiful conclusion to this graphic novel series! I found this volume to be a mix of emotion as our main characters experience conflict in their friendships and the gang tries to solve what happened to Wendell. Yet, there were also moments where we see the joys of navigating friendships that shape our formative years as well as our characters finding - or rediscovering - passions that provide them happiness and comfort. Once again, this installment lives up to its predecessors in maintaining this balance of cozy comfort read and more nuanced storytelling. With each volume of the series, I feel like the artwork and writing have improved and shown Thummler's brilliance in both design and storytelling! <i>Lights</i> shows more emotional maturity from our characters and more emotional depth in the themes explored. Additionally, the art in this volume felt more vibrant and detailed which made the story feel fully formed and brought to life. Overall, this volume highlighted the growth and progression of this series over time while simultaneously providing readers a beautiful and only slightly bittersweet conclusion to our time with Eliza, Marjorie, and Wendell.

This was a truly delightful finale to one of my most cherished graphic novel series. The main characters have undergone significant growth since we first met them, and I thoroughly enjoyed witnessing their development throughout. It's a beautiful note on which to conclude their journey.

I love this series and how it takes a story about a girl who lost her mother and is taking care of her father and brother while still trying to keep her head above water by going to school, make friends and keep her family business open. This whole series is a must read that I think tweens and adults would love to read for years to come. 5 stars.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the free copy of Light by Brenna Thummler in exchange for my honest review.

The whole 'Sheets' trilogy is beautifully illustrated and a visual joy to read. The story following the lives (and un-lives!) of the characters is incredibly moving, and I love how over the course of the 3 books we see such character growth. The themes of friendship and belonging are so strong, and so relevant for our young people today. These books are really popular in our school, and have won over some new graphic novel readers. 'Light's was a fantastic and heart-warming end to the trilogy.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and it’s connection to the overall story of the previous 2 books. I liked the deep look into life after death, those that miss and grieve you, as well as the look into the life happening around us and the growing pains of adolescence, friendships, and finding those you can trust in the world.

I would highly recommend this series!

This was the last instalment of the Sheets series by Breena Thummler and even though I loved this, it isn't my favourite probably because I didn't want the series to end. The illustrations were as beautiful as ever and I really like the character development. I will definitely be purchasing a copy for my library.

This is the last installment in this beautiful series. Although this is my least favorite out of the three, I still really liked it. I think I’m just in love with the illustration, color scheme, and characters.