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Demons, camp war and some love by Axelle Lenoir

Camp SpiritAuthor: Axelle Lenoir
Title: Camp Spirit
Publisher: IDW Publishing/Top Shelf Productions
Published: 2020
Genre: Graphic novel
Links: Adlibris / Bokus / Goodreads

Let's start out with saying, I enjoyed this graphic novel. A bunch!
The illustrations: Perfect for the story. I loved how the Camp Chief was portrayed as well and Elodie's little red-headed devils. The funny was funny, the scary was scary, the romantic was romantic.

The characters: Loved seeing Elodie come out of her shell and getting to know Catherine and seeing their friendship bloom even though E is a bit reluctant. The rest of the counselors show off their personalities well even though they don't have that much on page time. The red-headed devils are hilarious and sweet and scary all at once and they should have had more page time.

The story: Intriguing. It's not a flowery story, it's not a cozy camp summer with lazing around. But it also isn't a horrible camp story where everyone dies horrible deaths. (okay, there might be more kinds of camp stories) It's a fun and smart camp story about a young woman doing something way out of her comfort zone and finding she's kind of good at it. It's also a story where something mysterious happens. About secrets and something... out in the woods.
It culminated abruptly. A bit anti-climactic, to be honest. But it was a sweet ending, all the same, so I'm happy.

4 of 5 camp spirits

/ Denise

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