I’m a little confused to where this story is going but, I would be willing to continue the next few volumes to get a better vibe and plot of the story. It ended a little abruptly but this might be due to the nature of it coming from a webcomic to graphic novel. Although, I would personally prefer a more rounded ended scene to end the volume. Overall, I liked the art and I can see potential but I would need to continue into volume 2 to settle into the story and really find out what is going on with the FMC and the MMC. As it is feeling a bit episodic but also trying to lean into a cohesive plot line.

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I loved this! I need to read more of Robert Jack Bennett. It was mysterious, witty and intriguing. I love the narration style of writing, and I just ate up this short story!

I really enjoyed this little story. It had a little bit of mystery and a warm vibe. I liked all the characters and loved the idea of the ghosts in this story. I really enjoy Heather Fawcett's writing style and her characters; they feel warm and real.

Allison Saft's writing is lovely, and I genuinely enjoy it most of the time, but unfortunately this just didn't hit for me the way I hoped. I think the combination of story wasn't in the end for me. The plot and the love story fell short for me. It wasn't bad by any means, but I didn't enjoy it as much as her other books. This sat very middle of the road. It didn't feel like much was happening, and the pacing was quite meandering. The love story just didn't hit, and I didn't find myself shipping them or even thinking about the romance in the story. I think this might have worked better with no romance at all. It felt kind of thrown in among everything.

I wish the chess games were more played out. I didn't really see any tension in the games, and only a few moves were seen and then the tension was vaguely explained. Not my favourite writing style for a supposed intense scene.

I think this story overall was easy to understand, and the premise was interesting, but it wasn't for me in the end.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me an eARC in exchange for an honest review.