Jessica!!! is Reading reviewed Poison Ivy: Thorns by Sara Kipin
Review of 'Poison Ivy: Thorns' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
I was provided with an eARC copy of this book for review purposed. My opinions are my own.
Poison Ivy: Thorns is written by New York Times bestselling author, Kody Keplinger. Kody does a really excellent job writing a spooky, socially aware story. Pamela is going through many of the things teenagers go through today such as not fitting in at school, dealing with bullies and people who do not accept the word “no,” having a sick family member, trying to make friends, learning about oneself, and being proud of who you are.
Sara Kipin who is an illustrator and visual developer provides the art for Poison Ivy: Thorns. Her art contains a lot of solid lines and has a very clean look. Paired with Jeremy Lawson’s darker colors, the use of shadows, and having Pamela often hiding behind her hair really adds to the mystery and horror of the …
I was provided with an eARC copy of this book for review purposed. My opinions are my own.
Poison Ivy: Thorns is written by New York Times bestselling author, Kody Keplinger. Kody does a really excellent job writing a spooky, socially aware story. Pamela is going through many of the things teenagers go through today such as not fitting in at school, dealing with bullies and people who do not accept the word “no,” having a sick family member, trying to make friends, learning about oneself, and being proud of who you are.
Sara Kipin who is an illustrator and visual developer provides the art for Poison Ivy: Thorns. Her art contains a lot of solid lines and has a very clean look. Paired with Jeremy Lawson’s darker colors, the use of shadows, and having Pamela often hiding behind her hair really adds to the mystery and horror of the story. The letters by Steve Wands also fit so perfectly with the spooky atmosphere. My absolute favorite part of the art is the design for the Isely home. It’s very reminiscent of the Addams Family home and other houses used in horror movies.
Poison Ivy: Thorns is intended for teens ages 13-17. There aren’t too many warnings for this book despite its darker gothic horror nature. Pamela does encounter men in her life who want things from her that she is not willing to give, and she deals with them. There is also some murder and a very sick family member.
Overall, I found Poison Ivy: Thorns to be a very enjoyable read. I loved learning more about Poison Ivy in a story different from what I usually experience her in. The story was dark, mysterious, and scary, but also filled with some hope for Pamela in the end. She now knows who she is and what she wants to do with her life. Sure, her ideas are unconventional, dangerous, and lead her down a criminal path, but that makes for some interesting storytelling!
My full review can be found here: thegeekiary.com/horror-mystery-and-love-poison-ivy-thorns-graphic-novel-review/96625
