Thank you Netgalley for the chance to read this in exchange for a honest review!

I kind of went into this with no expectations, and I'm glad I did that. This is a very unique graphic novel with a lot of heavy and important underlying themes. The different art styles used throughout were so beautiful and added even more uniqueness to the novel. Overall I enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it for fans of the genre.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!

This graphic novel is a collection of short stories, with a few focusing briefly on the same character. The majority of these stories show different people living in a world similar to ours, but fully automated and stricken by several major climate crises. An invention, the Dandelion, created to allow humans the freedom to travel the skies and around the world has been turned into a way for countries to get rid of "undesirable peoples". These people, now called "Exiles" are forced to live out the rest of their lives in the skies, and forbidden to touch down on land anywhere on the planet. This graphic novel does a good job showing that even if a type of technology was created with a noble idea, it's all too easy for capitalism and the government to snatch it up to use as a bandaid solution. But the short stories were so short and seemed so focused on showing these ideas, that they felt bland and lifeless. Yes, I understood the message and its reflection on the current state of the world. But the stories, even the ones that were slightly interconnected, held no weight for me. If the book was more focused on one plotline, maybe it would have read better. This book has multiple artists, each one drawing their own chapter. All of the art styles are good, and all of them have a good flow to them.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an ARC for this story.
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I have always loved a good dystopian story and this was not an exception. This was kind of a collection of stories all in one big story which is a concept I've always liked. It was especially really cool to see how some characters met up with other characters in separate stories. It made the larger world feel of the Dandelion's feel more connected to each other.

I think the beginning of the graphic novel gave me a bit of anxiety though, seeing how the Dandelion homes were established and how people were being forced into the sky because they had nowhere else to go was.... stressful. It wasn't what I expected (even though I should know better from a dystopian setting). A lot of the other stories were fairly lighthearted and sweet though. One of my favorite ones is the photographer who decided to give kids Christmas. It was a really good visual.

I also loved learning about Jen and her love/hate relationship with the Dandelion homes that she pushed for so hard. It made me think of the man who invented TNT and how he regretted what he'd done. In the story, Jen never expected that people would become imprisoned in their Dandelion homes, never landing on the ground again, and it really shows how inventions can be twisted to suit other peoples wants or needs.

The state fo the world as well felt very.... close to home. The discussions of global warming, of immigrants and "vagrants", being forced into prisons and dubbed "Exiles" just because they want to live was very charged.

I'm hoping there will be more issues of this and that this wont be how the story ends.

A beautiful anthology depicting a dystopian world where the skies have been littered with airborne homes known as 'Dandelions'. This graphic novel follows several stories where we can see how the creation as well as the abuse of power surrounding the creation of these futuristic homes have impacted many individuals from all walks of life.

I genuinely loved this graphic novel! I went in blind to be honest and was pleasantly surprised. The stories are all woven together and every thing is pieced together wonderfully by the end of the novel. The characters were incredibly diverse and their stories were hugely impactful to the reader. I felt so many emotions throughout the reading of Dandelion.

This novel discussed the abuse of power by governments towards minorities, highlighting how wonderful creations can become twisted and controlled when left in the wrong hands. A young girl's dream became a way to exile people who were considered a stain to society in some stories, yet some people thrived in this new way of life. It highlights the diversity and differences within humanity. We experienced love stories, heartbreak, tragedies and violence throughout this short but impactful graphic novel.

The way this story is presented, through several short stories, many of which are linked together towards the end is wonderful! I felt like I was experiencing the creation, insight and impact of Dandelion homes through a documentary.

I understand why some people may not enjoy this work. At times it was confusing, especially trying to piece together the underlying storyline. However, it was a wonderful and insightful read. I'm looking forward to a reread already! The artwork was so beautiful and the stories were incredible! I'll definitely be recommending to my fellow graphic novel readers!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I would like to express my gratitude for the Advance Reader Copy (ARC) of this book, generously provided by the publisher through NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.

"Dandelion" presents a visually stunning anthology envisioning a dystopian future shaped by climate change and automation. Despite an intriguing premise and high praise from industry figures, including Oscar Isaac and Iman Vellani, the graphic novel falls short of delivering a consistently engaging experience.

Sabir Pirzada's exploration of a future society disrupted by technology lacks the depth needed to make a lasting impact. While the artwork is impressive, the anthology format struggles to maintain a cohesive narrative, resulting in a missed opportunity for a truly thought-provoking exploration of societal issues.

"Dandelion" is a visually compelling but ultimately underwhelming graphic novel, earning a cautious 3-star rating for its creative effort but acknowledging unfulfilled potential in execution.