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Artie and the Wolf Moon
After sneaking out against her mother's wishes, Artie Irvin spots a massive wolf--then watches it don a bathrobe and transform into her mom. Thrilled to discover she comes from a line of werewolves, Artie asks her mom to share everything--including the story of Artie's late father. Her mom reluctantly agrees. And to help Artie figure out her own wolflike abilities, her mom recruits some old family friends.
Artie thrives in her new community and even develops a crush on her new friend Maya. But as she learns the history of werewolves and her own parents' past, she'll find that wolves aren't the scariest thing in the woods--vampires are.
Artie thrives in her new community and even develops a crush on her new friend Maya. But as she learns the history of werewolves and her own parents' past, she'll find that wolves aren't the scariest thing in the woods--vampires are.
256 pages, Paperback
First published September 7, 2021
About the author
Olivia Stephens
3 books70 followersOlivia Stephens is a graphic novelist, illustrator, and writer from the Pacific Northwest. She earned her BFA in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2017. Olivia has created work for a number of sites and publications, including The New York Times, The Guardian, and FIYAH Magazine of Black Speculative Fiction. Her debut graphic novel, Artie and the Wolf Moon, comes out from Lerner Books in Fall 2021. The story follows Artemis "Artie" Irvin, a fiercely independent eighth grader who's just discovered she comes from a family of werewolves. As she navigates her new reality, school bullies, and a first crush, she's also determined to find out how her human father died—and learns she isn't the scariest thing in the woods.
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October 19, 2021
artie and the wolf moon is a fun, family-focused supernatural graphic novel about preteen photographer artie, who discovers she's descended from a line of werewolves. there are warm themes of family and friendship, but it's also an exciting werewolf/vampire adventure with cool action scenes. the art is really lovely as well!!
my favorite thing about this book is its lore. artie's mom tells her that lycanthropy was bestowed from a mother wolf to an escaped slave woman and her children. the woman's interspecies compassion was rewarded with the gift of transformation and freedom.
there's also this piece of vampire lore, which i think is super cool:
the book has a month-by-month structure, and takes place over the course of a school year, which helps with cohesion. AND there's an unexpected sapphic relationship, which is adorable until it turns catty and toxic.
i do think the tension toward the middle of the book could have been fleshed out better. it's a cool 250ish pages, and some extra length would have helped the book come together even more nicely!! i would have loved to get to know the supporting characters better, and to see the bullying subplot resolved.
but i really enjoyed watching artie learn about her family's history, and gradually learn to embrace the wolf side of her. there is such a range of emotion over the course of the book. it's exciting and heartfelt, and the world is fascinating, too. i really enjoyed it!!
Thank you to NetGalley and Lerner Publishing Group for providing me with a copy of this book in return for an honest review.
my favorite thing about this book is its lore. artie's mom tells her that lycanthropy was bestowed from a mother wolf to an escaped slave woman and her children. the woman's interspecies compassion was rewarded with the gift of transformation and freedom.
there's also this piece of vampire lore, which i think is super cool:
the book has a month-by-month structure, and takes place over the course of a school year, which helps with cohesion. AND there's an unexpected sapphic relationship, which is adorable until it turns catty and toxic.
i do think the tension toward the middle of the book could have been fleshed out better. it's a cool 250ish pages, and some extra length would have helped the book come together even more nicely!! i would have loved to get to know the supporting characters better, and to see the bullying subplot resolved.
but i really enjoyed watching artie learn about her family's history, and gradually learn to embrace the wolf side of her. there is such a range of emotion over the course of the book. it's exciting and heartfelt, and the world is fascinating, too. i really enjoyed it!!
Thank you to NetGalley and Lerner Publishing Group for providing me with a copy of this book in return for an honest review.
January 6, 2022
Middle grade graphic novel about Black werewolves, with a sapphic girl MC? YES!!! The werewolf lore is integrated with Black history in the U.S. so beautifully, the werewolf vs. vampire clashes are appropriately scary, and you can practically feel the warmth of family radiating off the page. I had a great time with this, my 14yo son did too, and I'm quite annoyed that our local comic shop can't get this in stock - I want it front and center on the kids' comics recommendations shelf that our family curates there! I had to get our copy from the local regular bookstore instead and I'm glad I did.
November 22, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ -Graphic Novel
Big Library Read
A coming-of-age story told differently than anything I’ve ever read before. Artie learns the hard way that real friends don’t call you names, put down your interests or talk you into doing things you know are wrong. She also learns that family is who you can depend on when you really need help. This heartfelt graphic novel would be great to read with your kids.
Big Library Read
A coming-of-age story told differently than anything I’ve ever read before. Artie learns the hard way that real friends don’t call you names, put down your interests or talk you into doing things you know are wrong. She also learns that family is who you can depend on when you really need help. This heartfelt graphic novel would be great to read with your kids.
October 25, 2021
A middle grade graphic novel about a girl in 8th grade who discovers she's a werewolf. As she learns to be a werewolf, she also learns about her family as her mother has hidden her past from her. I loved the focus on family. There's a shy same-sex romance subplot too. I found the shift to the werewolves vs. vampires plot a little out of place and the changes to the vampire myth seemed out of place and kind of dumb. Still, I think middle school kids will really like this book.
Received a review copy from Graphic Universe and NetGalley.
Received a review copy from Graphic Universe and NetGalley.
November 9, 2023
‘Artie and the Wolf Moon’ by Olivia Stephens is a middle school graphic comic. Artie Irvin, a young Black girl, has a number of conundrums going on in her life. She is occasionally bullied by a clique of White kids because she gets good grades. They also harass her over her photography hobby.
But she has new problems after she discovers Loretta Jones, her mom, a forest ranger, unexpectedly changing from a wolf to a human! Artie has so many questions!
I have copied the book blurb:
”After sneaking out against her mother's wishes, Artie Irvin spots a massive wolf—then watches it don a bathrobe and transform into her mom. Thrilled to discover she comes from a line of werewolves, Artie asks her mom to share everything—including the story of Artie's late father. Her mom reluctantly agrees. And to help Artie figure out her own wolflike abilities, her mom recruits some old family friends.
Artie thrives in her new community and even develops a crush on her new friend Maya. But as she learns the history of werewolves and her own parents' past, she'll find that wolves aren't the scariest thing in the woods—vampires are.”
The graphic novel is well drawn and family-oriented. It is written to be appropriate for middle-schoolers to read. It bored me, but I think it entirely a good, and fun, read for young children. It subtly teaches and shows how kids might handle various difficult social situations alongside the vampire/werewolf war. But ultimately, it is about forgiving family members and oneself, and acceptance.
But she has new problems after she discovers Loretta Jones, her mom, a forest ranger, unexpectedly changing from a wolf to a human! Artie has so many questions!
I have copied the book blurb:
”After sneaking out against her mother's wishes, Artie Irvin spots a massive wolf—then watches it don a bathrobe and transform into her mom. Thrilled to discover she comes from a line of werewolves, Artie asks her mom to share everything—including the story of Artie's late father. Her mom reluctantly agrees. And to help Artie figure out her own wolflike abilities, her mom recruits some old family friends.
Artie thrives in her new community and even develops a crush on her new friend Maya. But as she learns the history of werewolves and her own parents' past, she'll find that wolves aren't the scariest thing in the woods—vampires are.”
The graphic novel is well drawn and family-oriented. It is written to be appropriate for middle-schoolers to read. It bored me, but I think it entirely a good, and fun, read for young children. It subtly teaches and shows how kids might handle various difficult social situations alongside the vampire/werewolf war. But ultimately, it is about forgiving family members and oneself, and acceptance.
April 3, 2022
4.5 stars
Black, sapphic werewolves FTW! Readers of all ages will enjoy this graphic novel, even though it's marketed as Middle Grade. The werewolf lore (descendants of runaway slaves with vampire enemies) was fascinating, and I loved how central the Black werewolf community was to the narrative. One of the best graphic novels I've read in recent memory.
Read via library.
Black, sapphic werewolves FTW! Readers of all ages will enjoy this graphic novel, even though it's marketed as Middle Grade. The werewolf lore (descendants of runaway slaves with vampire enemies) was fascinating, and I loved how central the Black werewolf community was to the narrative. One of the best graphic novels I've read in recent memory.
Read via library.
June 14, 2021
Artie Irvin is middle schooler who lives in a small town near the woods. She doesn't really get along with the other kids at her very white school so she prefers to stick to herself and her photography hobby. One night when she wants to take pictures of the full moon she sneaks out and comes across a wolf. She then witnesses the wolf shift into her mother. After being caught her mother informs her that they come from a long line of wolves. Her mother wasn't planning on telling her until she started exhibiting more wolf-like abilities and Artie is a bit of a late bloomer.
This is a really fun graphic novel that will be perfect for young readers especially young Black girls. I liked what it did with the werewolf lore here. The idea of these werewolves being the descendants of runaway slaves and the traits being passed down through bloodline vs turning was so cool And it even switched it up when it came the the vampire lore I'm used to. I also love this art style which kind of reminds me a little bit of Archie comics.
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This is a really fun graphic novel that will be perfect for young readers especially young Black girls. I liked what it did with the werewolf lore here. The idea of these werewolves being the descendants of runaway slaves and the traits being passed down through bloodline vs turning was so cool And it even switched it up when it came the the vampire lore I'm used to. I also love this art style which kind of reminds me a little bit of Archie comics.
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November 6, 2023
Entertaining family listening 🎶🔰
This is a kindle e-book from the local library.
At the is a young girl 👧 growing up without a father. She finds out that her mother is half human and half werewolf. She does not know if she can change. She meets family and learns about her father.
I would recommend this novella and author to 👍 readers of family and friends relationships novels 👍🔰. 2023 👒😀☺😮
This is a kindle e-book from the local library.
At the is a young girl 👧 growing up without a father. She finds out that her mother is half human and half werewolf. She does not know if she can change. She meets family and learns about her father.
I would recommend this novella and author to 👍 readers of family and friends relationships novels 👍🔰. 2023 👒😀☺😮
November 6, 2023
Got this spontaneously as part of Libby‘s #biglibraryread. I am glad I decided to join this Libby read, although Middle Grade normally really isn‘t my jam.
Superficially this is a coming of age story of a young werewolf and her transformation. Quite a different take on vampires and how they multiply.
But ultimately this is a story about family, belonging and community… I really liked this. Great emotions, reading this made me happy!
Nice artwork as well. The landscapes and the wolves were not terribly elaborate, but the people were portrayed very well. Especially Artie was a highlight, alone and with her mum and others. There is a lot of heart in this.
Superficially this is a coming of age story of a young werewolf and her transformation. Quite a different take on vampires and how they multiply.
But ultimately this is a story about family, belonging and community… I really liked this. Great emotions, reading this made me happy!
Nice artwork as well. The landscapes and the wolves were not terribly elaborate, but the people were portrayed very well. Especially Artie was a highlight, alone and with her mum and others. There is a lot of heart in this.
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August 10, 2021
I really enjoyed this cute MG graphic novel!
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I received this ARC from NetGalley for an honest review
August 9, 2021
wholesome, lovely. Sapphic werewolves are obviously my jam, and I love the family element to this as well.
December 4, 2023
Family secrets galore! We've got werewolves, vampires, hidden communities, everything you could want! Sweet revenge on bullies! A passion for photography! The joy of howling at the moon! I loved the theme of the importance of family, both biological and found, and how they shape your life. And I loved the dynamic art, the eyes especially, but also the way the wolves looked, running.
December 23, 2022
This was one of the more visual appealing graphic novels I have read this year. The art was more my style with bold likes and bright colours. The characters looked identifiable between panels and there was obvious and subtle differences between them.
It's a coming of age werewolf story but with a wholesome family aspect that is not always common in paranormal fiction. There are still some bittersweet moments but the general tone is a bit lighter.
BIPOC rep is often tough to find in paranormal fiction so it was nice to see a black main character and a community of black folk support her through her coming of age experience.
There is also some surprise sapphic rep.
A few plot points were a little weak in the middle but overall it was a good time and quick read that should appeal to a variety of graphic novel reader types.
It's a coming of age werewolf story but with a wholesome family aspect that is not always common in paranormal fiction. There are still some bittersweet moments but the general tone is a bit lighter.
BIPOC rep is often tough to find in paranormal fiction so it was nice to see a black main character and a community of black folk support her through her coming of age experience.
There is also some surprise sapphic rep.
A few plot points were a little weak in the middle but overall it was a good time and quick read that should appeal to a variety of graphic novel reader types.
October 16, 2021
Rep: Black cast, sapphic mc, sapphic li
July 27, 2021
Very entertaining coming of age and social justice twist on the Werewolves vs. Vampires trope. The art was energetic and captured the feeling of discovering who you are as a teenager, but amped up when you discover you're a superpowered werewolf. The themes of growth and family were foregrounded and the themes of racial and sexual equality were more lightly treated but still very important to the plot and character development. And the story was a lot of fun! The plot wasn't the most unique, and there were some plot points that were relatively predictable, but the characters and their relationships and growth more than made up for that. And werewolf races! And werewolf fights!
**Thanks to the artist, publisher, and NetGalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
**Thanks to the artist, publisher, and NetGalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
June 2, 2021
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the complimentary review copy of this novel. This did not affect my rating in any way.
This is a great coming-of-age story about a young girl who finds out her mother and herself are both werewolves. This also includes vampires and fights between them and the wolves.
There were so many aspects of this book I loved, including but not limited to: the relationship between Artie and her mother; the history surrounding the werewolves, vampires, and Artie’s family; the plot; and the art style that felt more like a comic book than a graphic novel. I think this will be great for younger audiences, but older audiences can also enjoy it!
This is a great coming-of-age story about a young girl who finds out her mother and herself are both werewolves. This also includes vampires and fights between them and the wolves.
There were so many aspects of this book I loved, including but not limited to: the relationship between Artie and her mother; the history surrounding the werewolves, vampires, and Artie’s family; the plot; and the art style that felt more like a comic book than a graphic novel. I think this will be great for younger audiences, but older audiences can also enjoy it!
November 9, 2023
A cute little paranormal middle grade graphic novel about a young girl who discovers that she's a werewolf, her struggles with controlling it, her relationship with her mother and the family of werewolves she meets, and a budding friendship/romance with a girl her age. I liked the art style a lot; I usually prefer more vivid colours, but the muted scheme worked with the theme here. There's something really physical and satisfying about the style and the facial expressions. I loved all the hair styles, and this is simple, but I really liked seeing the head ties and hair bonnets when people went to sleep, haha. The plot itself was fine, mostly standard paranormal fare, but I do think it'd be entertaining for its intended audience. The little romance was very adorable, and it had all the expected themes and messages.
Listened to a lot of this alongside the audio, which was interesting, if not ideal. I wanted to try it since it was available. The pages turned automatically and if there was a page with mostly art and only a little dialogue, the pages would turn before I got the chance to really look at the art, which wasn't always ideal. So I ended up pausing the narration in a few parts to just read it myself. Cute stuff; I'll recommend it to my nieces.
Listened to a lot of this alongside the audio, which was interesting, if not ideal. I wanted to try it since it was available. The pages turned automatically and if there was a page with mostly art and only a little dialogue, the pages would turn before I got the chance to really look at the art, which wasn't always ideal. So I ended up pausing the narration in a few parts to just read it myself. Cute stuff; I'll recommend it to my nieces.
June 21, 2022
4 of 5 stars
I need a whooping for not reading this sooner! What a great time this was! Everybody who recommended I read this was right to think I'd like it. It had everything I love. Black girls, shifters/werewolves, a cute art style, and good/wholesome Black family rep. You really can't go wrong when you hit all those marks! I took off a star because the ending felt a teeny bit rushed to me. But overall, I'm so happy to have read this graphic novel! I would 100% read another one set in the same world that focuses on someone else in the clan or even another if it was set in a different time.
I need a whooping for not reading this sooner! What a great time this was! Everybody who recommended I read this was right to think I'd like it. It had everything I love. Black girls, shifters/werewolves, a cute art style, and good/wholesome Black family rep. You really can't go wrong when you hit all those marks! I took off a star because the ending felt a teeny bit rushed to me. But overall, I'm so happy to have read this graphic novel! I would 100% read another one set in the same world that focuses on someone else in the clan or even another if it was set in a different time.
November 3, 2023
Big Library Read for November. I usually don’t participate and when I do, I’m disappointed. Thought this one sounded kind of cute and silly; wrong. Super stupid and annoying.
July 23, 2021
Review on my blog: https://ohnobooks.wordpress.com/2021/...
Artie and the Wolf Moon is a beautiful tale about family, loss, and healing.
I went completely blind into this graphic novel because the cover immediately caught my eye and I knew I wanted to read it just by looking at it. Let me tell you: the book did not disappoint.
We follow the journey of Artie, a young girl who is half human and half werewolf. She has some problems with her newfound abilities, so she and her mother set out to seek the help of family and friends. As she is coming to terms with her new identity and her roots, Artie soon discovers that there is a bigger threat out there than she could’ve ever imagined.
I absolutely loved the world-building and the lore the author created. Sometimes graphic novels lack the backstory and the mythology/history of the place and its people, but in this story it was different. We got to learn a lot about the family’s past, the origins of werewolves, and the conflict between werewolves and vampires.
Above all, I would say this book is about family. How no matter what happens blood is always thicker than water, and no matter the differences, family can and will forgive you no matter what. Artie had no idea about her relatives, she just lived with her mom, but her family took them in with open arms and helped them with everything they could.
The book also focuses on grief and perfectly shows all the struggle and pain that comes with letting go and accepting that our loved ones are gone. There are all these little things preventing you from moving forward, and in order to stop living in the past, you have to let go no matter how painful it is. I think the book delivers that heartbreaking but beautiful journey really well.
This book was really emotional and bittersweet but shows that no matter the circumstances, you are never truly alone.
Artie and the Wolf Moon is a beautiful tale about family, loss, and healing.
I went completely blind into this graphic novel because the cover immediately caught my eye and I knew I wanted to read it just by looking at it. Let me tell you: the book did not disappoint.
We follow the journey of Artie, a young girl who is half human and half werewolf. She has some problems with her newfound abilities, so she and her mother set out to seek the help of family and friends. As she is coming to terms with her new identity and her roots, Artie soon discovers that there is a bigger threat out there than she could’ve ever imagined.
I absolutely loved the world-building and the lore the author created. Sometimes graphic novels lack the backstory and the mythology/history of the place and its people, but in this story it was different. We got to learn a lot about the family’s past, the origins of werewolves, and the conflict between werewolves and vampires.
Above all, I would say this book is about family. How no matter what happens blood is always thicker than water, and no matter the differences, family can and will forgive you no matter what. Artie had no idea about her relatives, she just lived with her mom, but her family took them in with open arms and helped them with everything they could.
The book also focuses on grief and perfectly shows all the struggle and pain that comes with letting go and accepting that our loved ones are gone. There are all these little things preventing you from moving forward, and in order to stop living in the past, you have to let go no matter how painful it is. I think the book delivers that heartbreaking but beautiful journey really well.
This book was really emotional and bittersweet but shows that no matter the circumstances, you are never truly alone.
December 26, 2021
ohhh what a lovely little graphic novel
Just like this book, I'm going to keep this review short and sweet, so:
What's it about?
Artie and the Wolf Moon follows Artemis, a Black girl who discovers that she and her mother are werewolves and gets dragged into the world of werewolf-ery and all the joy and dangers that come with it.
What I enjoyed:
- The lore around werewolves and vampires in this book was really interesting to read about, even as someone who has never been particularly interested in these beings. I also liked how real-world issues were woven into the worldbuilding.
- There was a sapphic relationship between the MC and another Black girl that was really adorable!
- The mother-daughter relationship in this books was *chef's kiss*
- All the main characters in this book were really enjoyable to read about (especially Quintin, the most adorable little brother) and I loved the family and found family aspects
- The art style and colour palette was very cool to feast my eyes on
I only wish there was more! More character development, more plot development, more worldbuilding, more. Nevertheless, I really enjoyed this and would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys graphic novels!
eARC provided by publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review, thanks!
Just like this book, I'm going to keep this review short and sweet, so:
What's it about?
Artie and the Wolf Moon follows Artemis, a Black girl who discovers that she and her mother are werewolves and gets dragged into the world of werewolf-ery and all the joy and dangers that come with it.
What I enjoyed:
- The lore around werewolves and vampires in this book was really interesting to read about, even as someone who has never been particularly interested in these beings. I also liked how real-world issues were woven into the worldbuilding.
- There was a sapphic relationship between the MC and another Black girl that was really adorable!
- The mother-daughter relationship in this books was *chef's kiss*
- All the main characters in this book were really enjoyable to read about (especially Quintin, the most adorable little brother) and I loved the family and found family aspects
- The art style and colour palette was very cool to feast my eyes on
I only wish there was more! More character development, more plot development, more worldbuilding, more. Nevertheless, I really enjoyed this and would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys graphic novels!
eARC provided by publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review, thanks!
June 28, 2021
2.5/5
I thought this overall was very eh. It took me over a week to get through the first half of this digital arc and thankfully the second half was a lot more interesting. I wish it had talked more about the toxic relationship between two of the characters but I don't really have high expectations for middle grades. I loved that there was a wlw relationship in this and I semi enjoyed the series. I disliked most of the characters though unfortunately so I was just kind of annoyed by them throughout the whole reading process of this book.
Thankfully there weren't many plot holes in this which is something I see in most graphic novels and mangas. The story was pretty bland and was a little slow, specifically in the beginning, and then the end wrapped up very fast. this was a semi-short read as it was under 300 pages and didn't have heavy writing but it still took me a while to get through it because I was mostly uninterested in what was going on. I think actual readers that are in the middle-grade age range will be much more invested than I was.
I would recommend this to middle-grade readers who enjoy wolves/werewolves and a bit of drama and mystery.
I thought this overall was very eh. It took me over a week to get through the first half of this digital arc and thankfully the second half was a lot more interesting. I wish it had talked more about the toxic relationship between two of the characters but I don't really have high expectations for middle grades. I loved that there was a wlw relationship in this and I semi enjoyed the series. I disliked most of the characters though unfortunately so I was just kind of annoyed by them throughout the whole reading process of this book.
Thankfully there weren't many plot holes in this which is something I see in most graphic novels and mangas. The story was pretty bland and was a little slow, specifically in the beginning, and then the end wrapped up very fast. this was a semi-short read as it was under 300 pages and didn't have heavy writing but it still took me a while to get through it because I was mostly uninterested in what was going on. I think actual readers that are in the middle-grade age range will be much more invested than I was.
I would recommend this to middle-grade readers who enjoy wolves/werewolves and a bit of drama and mystery.
August 27, 2021
This comic was so unoriginal it was painful to finish it, I was bored the whole time I was reading it and honestly I don’t recommend it.
Artie is a normal young girl who loves photography and is bullied on school, one day she disobey her mother leaving the house at night on a full moon and discovers that her mother is in fact a werewolf and wait, she’s one too.
They travel to some weird town full of werewolves where Artie can learn better about being one, she also discover that vampires are real and the bad guys.
Honestly I’ve read this plot on books and comics so many times, imagine how tired I’m. There’s absolutely nothing original about it, it’s so full of cliches poorly done.
The only thing I actually liked was the representation, Artie and her family are all poc and she falls in love with a girl ( I got a little confused at that because I thought she was her cousin? or related to her somehow, but it was never really explain the relationship between Artie’s mother and Maise’s father so I don’t really know,)
The art is not bad but it wasn’t one of my favorites, I just felt like some of the traces were weird, it seemed like it was done very rushed.
Artie is a normal young girl who loves photography and is bullied on school, one day she disobey her mother leaving the house at night on a full moon and discovers that her mother is in fact a werewolf and wait, she’s one too.
They travel to some weird town full of werewolves where Artie can learn better about being one, she also discover that vampires are real and the bad guys.
Honestly I’ve read this plot on books and comics so many times, imagine how tired I’m. There’s absolutely nothing original about it, it’s so full of cliches poorly done.
The only thing I actually liked was the representation, Artie and her family are all poc and she falls in love with a girl ( I got a little confused at that because I thought she was her cousin? or related to her somehow, but it was never really explain the relationship between Artie’s mother and Maise’s father so I don’t really know,)
The art is not bad but it wasn’t one of my favorites, I just felt like some of the traces were weird, it seemed like it was done very rushed.
November 21, 2023
Artie and the Wolf Moon is a middle grade graphic novel about werewolves.
I have not read a werewolf story in so long. I really enjoyed it.
Artie finds out that her mom is a werewolf. I absolutely loved that part of the story. And everything to do with Artie taking pictures. I also enjoyed reading about Artie's mom telling her more about her dad.
I did enjoy the illustrations. However occasionally I found it a bit hard to tell if some of the characters were male or female.
Overall I really enjoyed this graphic novel. It was a wonderful coming of age werewolf story!
I have not read a werewolf story in so long. I really enjoyed it.
Artie finds out that her mom is a werewolf. I absolutely loved that part of the story. And everything to do with Artie taking pictures. I also enjoyed reading about Artie's mom telling her more about her dad.
I did enjoy the illustrations. However occasionally I found it a bit hard to tell if some of the characters were male or female.
Overall I really enjoyed this graphic novel. It was a wonderful coming of age werewolf story!
July 20, 2021
Thank you to Graphic Universe & Netgalley for providing me with an e-ARC of Artie and the Wolf Moon in exchange for an honest review!
What makes Artie and the Wolf Moon so darn special is that deep down -- past the wolves & the vampires -- this story is about family. I absolutely love that aspect, and watching as Artie connects with wolf relatives she didn't know about before. Artie and the Wolf Moon is also unique in the way that it takes on werewolf lore -- such as what a full moon means & how someone becomes a wolf. This graphic novel even takes on vampire lore! Olivia Stephens really did a great job at making something so classic her own.
What makes Artie and the Wolf Moon so darn special is that deep down -- past the wolves & the vampires -- this story is about family. I absolutely love that aspect, and watching as Artie connects with wolf relatives she didn't know about before. Artie and the Wolf Moon is also unique in the way that it takes on werewolf lore -- such as what a full moon means & how someone becomes a wolf. This graphic novel even takes on vampire lore! Olivia Stephens really did a great job at making something so classic her own.
July 3, 2022
Ooohhh this was fantastic. The art was perfect, the story was great, the worldbuilding super interesting, and the characters were complex.
November 10, 2023
I only got to about 40% but I’m guessing young middle schoolers would like this book. I felt like the plot was all over the place and I don’t see why they needed to put a same sex relationship in a kids book.
I think I read one or two other graphic novels/comic books in my lifetime and it’s safe to say they are NOT for me lol.
I think I read one or two other graphic novels/comic books in my lifetime and it’s safe to say they are NOT for me lol.
September 26, 2021
I love a good graphic novel, and this book really did it for me! The fantasy and family mix was a very nice flip on the typical tone of werewolves. Normally, werewolves seem to be portrayed as scary monsters who go hide in fear alone from society. This story makes the werewolves as a pack front and centre. The family unit is important and learning about one's self is key. I liked that aspect, especially since this book was more fun and friendly about it.
Artie wants to learn all about herself, her family and werewolves in this coming of age story. Her Mother recruits family and friends to help her learn about the story behind her lore. Throw in Artie's crush on Maya and the secret past of her family... and you've got one fun hit on your hands. Oh, and did I mention the illustrations are also SO FABULOUS. I love them. They work so well with this story.
The mythology of the story is cool too, with the freedom aspect being heightened. I think, overall, this book did justice to what I would want in a positive spin on werewolves. There's so many ways to do werewolves "wrong" or make them not relate to the reader, but I think this book did a great job of making werewolves not seem as scary and seem more like just a "different" kind of person. Not different in a bad way of course, similar to how your neighbours might drive you insane from their recycling ways but there's nothing bad about them. They're different from you, but not bad.
This book will make you smile, laugh and cry as Artie learns more about herself. It's a true coming of age story in a fun, fantasy environment. Add in the LGBT presence, and it's got one heck of a story that does representation well. The whole book felt very cohesive and nice to read. It was elegant and just all around awesome. It's hard to find books like this these days (at least for me), so finding one that wows my socks off... Well, I just have to share it!
I highly recommend!
Five out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
Artie wants to learn all about herself, her family and werewolves in this coming of age story. Her Mother recruits family and friends to help her learn about the story behind her lore. Throw in Artie's crush on Maya and the secret past of her family... and you've got one fun hit on your hands. Oh, and did I mention the illustrations are also SO FABULOUS. I love them. They work so well with this story.
The mythology of the story is cool too, with the freedom aspect being heightened. I think, overall, this book did justice to what I would want in a positive spin on werewolves. There's so many ways to do werewolves "wrong" or make them not relate to the reader, but I think this book did a great job of making werewolves not seem as scary and seem more like just a "different" kind of person. Not different in a bad way of course, similar to how your neighbours might drive you insane from their recycling ways but there's nothing bad about them. They're different from you, but not bad.
This book will make you smile, laugh and cry as Artie learns more about herself. It's a true coming of age story in a fun, fantasy environment. Add in the LGBT presence, and it's got one heck of a story that does representation well. The whole book felt very cohesive and nice to read. It was elegant and just all around awesome. It's hard to find books like this these days (at least for me), so finding one that wows my socks off... Well, I just have to share it!
I highly recommend!
Five out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
November 14, 2023
This was, in a word, awful. I picked this one up because it was free on Libby and I couldn't be more disappointed with how this one turned out. No offense to the author and her abilities, but this was just not good. The writing was poor, the characters had no life to them, and I didn't feel like the story was very imaginative towards werewolves OR vampires, considering this is for a younger audience. What I thought this would be was a huge contrast to what it actually was...terrible. No wonder this was free.
December 4, 2023
3.8 ⭐️ A cute & sapphic werewolf graphic novel.
I already need more from Stephens because this was so damn sweet. It does handle heavier topics like bullying and death, but it does so in a light of growth and healing.
Also the sapphic romance JUST WAS. There was no negative emotions and fear surrounding it, it was just sweet and happy and joyous to witness. It makes me so happy to see LGBT young teens getting this kind of rep when so often our media rep is based in fear & tragedy.
There’s also a lot of themes surrounding exploring heritage and reconnecting to heritage as Artie begins to shift.
Rep// BIPOC Sapphic MC, BIPOC sapphic SC. Relationship featured is girl/girl (sapphic)
Set in Oregon USA.
TW’s listed below, please skip if you don’t want vague spoilers.
Death of a family member (past), bullying (fairly severe), racism, threat of death.
I already need more from Stephens because this was so damn sweet. It does handle heavier topics like bullying and death, but it does so in a light of growth and healing.
Also the sapphic romance JUST WAS. There was no negative emotions and fear surrounding it, it was just sweet and happy and joyous to witness. It makes me so happy to see LGBT young teens getting this kind of rep when so often our media rep is based in fear & tragedy.
There’s also a lot of themes surrounding exploring heritage and reconnecting to heritage as Artie begins to shift.
Rep// BIPOC Sapphic MC, BIPOC sapphic SC. Relationship featured is girl/girl (sapphic)
Set in Oregon USA.
TW’s listed below, please skip if you don’t want vague spoilers.
Death of a family member (past), bullying (fairly severe), racism, threat of death.
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