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This book is simple, yet it gets the point across. The images and back and forth make the book worthwhile.

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"Some lights shine brighter than others,"

'Lights' is the third and final book in Thummler's graphic novel series. The story continues from its first and second instalments, 'Sheets' and 'Delicates', where Wendall, a ghost, has found a friend in Majorie, the daughter of a Laundromat owner, and can see his eyes through a new lens with her help.

This was such a heartwarming and emotional ending to Wendall and the other characters' stories. I loved the switch between Wendall's memories of who he was before he died, with the switch to the present and the main goal of the novel to figure out the truth about who he was and how he died.

As usual, the art in Thummler's books is so beautiful and pleasing to look at. And with the story and characters that I grew to love with each book also made it such a comforting read.

I enjoyed the addition of reading and learning more about Eliza and her adoration of ghosts and ghost hunting. On top of that, I also loved seeing Marjorie be in more than one friendship and become happier in some aspects of her life, especially when you look back to the beginning of the series. It is great to see how far she has come as a character.

A story based on friendship, discovery and spooky mysteries beyond belief, this trilogy will grip you quickly and make you fall in love with all of its characters, both human and ghostly.

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Brenna Thummler's graphic novel series is about a girl and her best friend named Windell that just happens to be a ghost. Lights is the third installment and is also, surprisingly, my favorite. All of Thummler's books are full of a wonderful mixture of whimsy, heart, pain, growth, and overall spookiness, but Lights balances them the best by far. This book was also the most atmospheric, in my opinion, with vivid illustrations and a haunting reveal.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an advance reader's copy of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest and fair review.

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The most emotional installment in the trilogy because we finally get Wendell's backstory. It's a lovely conclusion to the series and it's been nice seeing the characters (especially Marjorie) developing throughout the whole story arc. I wholeheartedly recommend these graphic novels to anyone and everyone.

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I enjoyed the focus on Wendell and his backstory. I also liked how this one focused on friendship and how there are more then one singular kind of friends. As like the last there is still discussion about mental health that is easy to understand. I overall enjoyed this book the most out of the series. I would recommend giving it a read.

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This is my favorite graphic novel series. So when I saw there was a sequel, I applied for the NetGalley ARC immediately! This third installment fits right into the series and extends the story. We learn more about Wendell and see Marjorie grow. I love where the story takes us and I hope there is more down the line for us later with another installment, but it does end at a good place.

If you like a little sweet a little spooky and a little wholesome, this is a great read for you. 5 stars all the way.

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What a fantastic finale to this fabulous series!
I got the closure I needed: coziness level high, my heart is all soft and mushy.
Just like a perfect puzzle, all the pieces sit in the right place as our heroines are at work trying to find out how Wendell the ghost died. While dealing with these otherwordly business, we also witness their teenage struggles of finding their place in the world and among friends, learning different personality traits and how to handle relationships.
I cannot even imagine how charming these books would be to middle-graders while I as an adult enjoyed them this much. So happy to have discovered this!

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I have thoroughly enjoyed this series. I think the illustrations are well done and the plot has the ability to connect with any reader, not just YA/middle grade readers.

This series has given me all of the feels. All of the characters have such sweet and emotional stories.

Thanks to NetGalley and OniPress for an e-ARC of this novel.

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Lights concludes the Brenna Thummler series in the sweetest way. This was the best book in my opinion. Readers will learn more about Wendell through flashbacks of his life. Marjorie and Eliza work together to investigate exactly how Wendell died. This is a great series about friendship, death, and overcoming obstacles.

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The sheet ghost adventures continue! This ending was so sweet and satisfying. In the third and final installment of the Sheets trilogy, Wendell will finally uncover the truth of his human life.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Thank you Oni Press and NetGalley for giving me a copy ahead of time to read and review!

This book concludes the Sheets trilogy and it was a more slow paced book then the last 2. It focused on Wendell and his story which was lovely but I'm not giving a higher score to the last book because unfortunately the young adolescent angst made me cringe a slight bit. I'm aware that the books are more focused for people in that age frame but the last two were a lot easier to read then this one.

Overall it was a really nice and and lovely conclusion to the trilogy and I can't wait to read more from the author!

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I have really enjoyed this set of three comics, and am sad this is the last in the series. This, like Sheets and Delicates, is about the ups and downs as teenagers find their feet in the world of relationships and about a ghost finally discovering his past was not quite as he remembered. You can read them individually, but they really work best read in order. Interestingly the comics get longer each time, which gives time for the story and character personalities to develop. Thank you to ONI Press and NetGalley for the comic ARC. The views expressed are all mine, freely given.

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I'm surprised with how much I've been enjoying this series considering it's aimed at a younger audience.
I'm so happy that the writer finally decided to show us Wendell's story and how he died, was waiting for this backstory.
I liked seeing Marjorie's and Eliza's relationship develop even though Eliza got on my nerves sometimes, it reflects a real teenage relationship and you could see the insecurity Eliza felt. I liked the addition of the other girls to show a different side of Marjorie, more like a traditional teenage girl who doesn't have the weight of the world on her shoulders.
Also enjoyed how the 'villain' of the story was multifaceted.

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This was the perfect ending to the series. We all wanted to know more about Wendell and that’s what we get in this third and last volume of sheets. The story was heartwarming and the illustrations beautiful. I love the sense of humour in the dialogue and also the depth of the characters’ arc. This will be a series I return to over and over.

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Beautifully written graphic novel that was perfect for Halloween. Love the illustrations and the story line

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I rlly loved Sheets and I rlly loved this too. The art style and colouring is beautifully expressive and the story rlly knows how to tug at your heart strings

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Thank you to NetGalley and Oni Press for the digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I loved Sheets and Delicates. Lights brings a lot of the same energy as the first two books in the trilogy, but not in a tired, repetitive way. It's like welcoming back an old friend or coming home. This story explores friendship when it comes to a complicated crossroads and redemption. I was hooked from the first page and couldn't put it down until it was finished.

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I want to thank NetGalley for the arc of this book, it did not influence my opinion on any way.

I really liked the first two Sheets books a lot so I was very excited for the third and final instalment. I liked how the characters kinda recapped the other two books in conversation, cause it has been a while since I read the other two. It was very easy to read this one even though I don’t remember the other ones that well.
I liked exploring Wendells story - and it broke my heart a bit.
The characters are flawed and still learning how to navigate life, cause being a teenager isn’t easy, especially if one of your best friends is a ghost.

It felt like a good ending to the series, one that I enjoyed a lot overall.

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Charming, yet emotional tale of friendship and loss during a very crucial part of growing up. While I did start on the 3rd book of the series, I thoroughly enjoyed this story about friendship, ghost hunting and loss at a middle school level. This book of the series, I think, is like an finale of the series where their adventure with the ghost Wendall ends and the mystery of his death is uncovered. While the dynamic trio search for answers, Marjorie and Eliza struggle with picking sides in their friendship that works best for them. I really like how the author made the story talk about the struggle for younger kids to keep or make friends during this time of their life where they have to make more decisions that shape their lives. In this age group, it is a very important time where emotional development and decision making is very crucial because it can outline and shape someone's personality for the future.
Besides seeing the characters make up and be friends in the end, I liked how Wendall got to find out about his past leading to his death. I was anxious about learning what happened to him, but at the same time, I was scared about how it happened because of how young he was. It was really sad finding out how he died and all the other ghosts moving on, but overall it was needed for character development. I will admit, I did shed a tear or two when I found out that Wendall and the other ghosts in Marj's landromat were leaving. She was already sad enough finding out about his death, but I'm surprised she was mature enough to handle the news better than I thought she would. Overall, this was a really sweet story to keep the attention of its intended readers (and soft hearted adults) and I would highly recommend it for anyone to read about, especially if you love ghosts and mystery.

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I loved sheets and this book was not a disappointment, it certainly lived up to its predecessor, beautifully illustrated and it really captivates you as a reader.

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