Each tale was different, but they shared a common thread of how stories are woven, how past intermingles with the present. Often times Ripley (the youngest) would be the catalyst for the story. She leads the other girls down strange paths, encounters strange beings, her imagination is vast, and she worries continuously about losing this amazing group of friends once the summer ends. The other girls have their own anxieties and fears, which feed in to each story differently. However, working together makes each of them stronger, as well as builds up their confidence to be themselves and be self sufficient when necessary. The telenovela story (Las Estrellas Del Campo: Edición Lumberjanes) was very short, I felt there were good bones and it would have been a very interesting narrative to expand on. I really enjoyed the graphics and colour theme in this short story, with dark blending into light, oranges contrasting heavily with the night sky, mystical powers immersed in a blend of greens, yellows, oranges, reds. My favourite narrative was written by Holly Black and illustrated by Marina Julia, Faire and Square. It was fun, lighthearted, featured Robin Hood, and felt like the most magical. The illustrations were the most whimsical, pulling you in to the mystery, the intrigue, the beauty of this strange medieval tale. I also liked that it featured archery, dragons, and the power of love. The ending took me by surprise and made me laugh and smile. This is not like the other Lumberjane graphic novels, as it focuses solely on short stories. Specifically, they are very short, which can sometimes benefit the collections, but can also take away from immersing yourself in this world (ie. the telenovela tale). I do really enjoy the bond between all of the women in these graphic novels, each one with talents and characteristics of their own, but each also a solid part of the friendship. This series is perfect for fans of friendship, feminism, adventure, camp tales, magic, strange occurrences, beautiful illustrations, and the power of believing in yourself and those you trust most.
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