The Girl Who Married a Skull: and Other African Stories (Cautionary Fables and Fairytales)

author: Kate Ashwin
name: Wayne
average rating: 5.00
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2018/10/04
date added: 2018/10/04
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'The Girl Who Married a Skull: and Other African Stories (Cautionary Fables and Fairytales)' edited by Kate Ashwin, Kel McDonald, and Charlie Spike Trotman with a whole host of artists, is a collection of really fun stories.

In the title story, a beautiful, but vain, daughter won't listen to what her parents want. They want her to marry, but she doesn't want to. When she is swept off her feet by a handsome stranger, her parents are suspicious, as well they should be. This man is not what he seems.

The other stories are kind of like this one. There is the story of how Anansi stole wisdom, and why snake and frog don't play together. There is a story about Isis and one about Queen Hyena's funeral.

The art and stories vary, but they are short, so ones I didn't enjoy as much were over quickly. The art is in black and white and I wish it were in color. I love fables and fairytales and I can recommend this collection for young readers and older readers looking for something different and magical.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Iron Circus Comics and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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