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Lightfall #4
A Place Between
In the fourth installment of the award-winning, critically acclaimed Lightfall series, Bea, Cad, and their friends continue their quest to restore light on their dark world. Perfect for fans of Amulet and Avatar, this next book dives deeper into the magical world of Irpa, where ancient secrets and adventures abound.
After surviving a shipwreck on the Fuerre Sea, Cad washes ashore on the shores of Pellidyr. There, he searches for Lorgon, the Water Spirit, but instead finds the other spirits of Irpa who question if their planet can be saved. One of them offers to help Cad and transports him to A Place Between, a strange liminal realm between the living and the dead, where Cad works to uncover the reason Lorgon summoned them to Pellidyr in the first place.
Meanwhile, Bea awakens within the walls of the capital city. While Pellidyr’s leader has heard the tales of Bea’s derring-do and believes her to be a hero with all the answers, she’s never felt more uncertain about the future. What she does know is that she can’t accomplish anything without her crew. When Bea’s escape plan also brings her to A Place Between, she makes a shocking discovery that changes her understanding of everything that came before her…and what could soon follow.
After surviving a shipwreck on the Fuerre Sea, Cad washes ashore on the shores of Pellidyr. There, he searches for Lorgon, the Water Spirit, but instead finds the other spirits of Irpa who question if their planet can be saved. One of them offers to help Cad and transports him to A Place Between, a strange liminal realm between the living and the dead, where Cad works to uncover the reason Lorgon summoned them to Pellidyr in the first place.
Meanwhile, Bea awakens within the walls of the capital city. While Pellidyr’s leader has heard the tales of Bea’s derring-do and believes her to be a hero with all the answers, she’s never felt more uncertain about the future. What she does know is that she can’t accomplish anything without her crew. When Bea’s escape plan also brings her to A Place Between, she makes a shocking discovery that changes her understanding of everything that came before her…and what could soon follow.
256 pages, Hardcover
First published April 7, 2026
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Tim Probert
14 books371 followersTim Probert is an author and illustrator whose work is made of equal parts wonder, magic, and adventure, with a dose of monsters and the occasional dinosaur. In addition to making books, he is an art director at Aardman Nathan Love, working on projects for Nickelodeon, Kellogg’s, Coca-Cola, Candy Crush, and more. Tim lives in NYC with his wife and two cats.
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May 11, 2026
Poproszę następny!
May 5, 2026
Ik vond de art in dit boek weer ZO mooi! Echt zo’n whimsical/magische vibe. Wel vond ik dit deel iets minder dan de vorige, omdat er gewoon net iets minder in gebeurde. Ik heb er alsnog erg van genoten en ik denk dat dit boek nodig was als opbouw naar het volgende boek, dus ik verwacht in dat boek meer actie!
April 26, 2026
3.5 stars
Still loving this series but it's been a little while since I read the last volume and I think I might have forgotten what happened in the last one. I also found needing to decipher the other language in this a little bit of a pain. Alas, I still like the series, just preferred the previous volumes.
Still loving this series but it's been a little while since I read the last volume and I think I might have forgotten what happened in the last one. I also found needing to decipher the other language in this a little bit of a pain. Alas, I still like the series, just preferred the previous volumes.
December 5, 2025
Can’t wait for this book to come out!!!!😭😭😱😱
May 3, 2026
*HEAVY SIGH*
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May 1, 2026I continue to adore this series and can’t wait to see where it’ll continue to go! This one felt a little off for me in a few places - probably exacerbated by the sheer amount of translating (fun! but also took me out of the story significantly, and frequently) as well as all the time where Bea and Cad were apart. This definitely felt more like a “middle of the story” volume than previous ones, but I’m still so invested in this arc as a whole and continue to believe it’s just the allegory we need in what is a really dark time in our world.
March 24, 2026
Tim Probert’s Lightfall: A Place Between pulls you right back into its magical world with warmth, wonder, and just the right touch of mystery.
In this fourth installment, Bea and Cad continue their journey to restore light to their darkened world, but after a shipwreck, Cad finds himself separated and drawn into a strange realm between life and death.
It was such a joy to return to these characters. Watching Bea and Cad take separate paths gives each of them more space to shine, which adds a refreshing depth to the story. The new side characters, especially the spirits, were a highlight for me. They feel mysterious and beautifully imagined, and I truly hope we get to see more of them in future installments.
One of the things I continue to love about this series is its sense of journey. It takes its time to explore each location, allowing the world to feel expansive and alive. Beneath the adventure, the story also touches on thoughtful themes like hope and what it means to face mortality, which adds a layer of emotional resonance without ever losing its sense of wonder.
The illustrations are absolutely stunning. The detailed landscapes and especially the sweeping two-page spreads are a joy to take in and really elevate the storytelling.
Overall, I had a great time with this book and am already looking forward to what comes next.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher HarperCollins Children’s Books and HarperAlley for providing me with an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
In this fourth installment, Bea and Cad continue their journey to restore light to their darkened world, but after a shipwreck, Cad finds himself separated and drawn into a strange realm between life and death.
It was such a joy to return to these characters. Watching Bea and Cad take separate paths gives each of them more space to shine, which adds a refreshing depth to the story. The new side characters, especially the spirits, were a highlight for me. They feel mysterious and beautifully imagined, and I truly hope we get to see more of them in future installments.
One of the things I continue to love about this series is its sense of journey. It takes its time to explore each location, allowing the world to feel expansive and alive. Beneath the adventure, the story also touches on thoughtful themes like hope and what it means to face mortality, which adds a layer of emotional resonance without ever losing its sense of wonder.
The illustrations are absolutely stunning. The detailed landscapes and especially the sweeping two-page spreads are a joy to take in and really elevate the storytelling.
Overall, I had a great time with this book and am already looking forward to what comes next.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher HarperCollins Children’s Books and HarperAlley for providing me with an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
February 14, 2026
This was another excellent installment in what has become my favorite graphic novel series. I love the art style, I love the characters, I love the plot, and I love the magical and wholesome nature of the story. I highly recommend this series and can’t wait to continue it.
I received a review copy from the publisher via Edelweiss.
I received a review copy from the publisher via Edelweiss.
May 12, 2026
KOCHAM TĘ SERIĘ KOMIKSÓW!!!
March 3, 2026
To be transparent I have been looking up when the next installment of Lightfall will be for a long time. So when I saw it on NetGalley I audibly gasped.
I love the way Tim Probert writes these graphic novels and this one was no exception. I really enjoyed the alphabet key in the beginning of the book so when that language came up later it was fun deciphering what those characters were saying. I just overall loved continuing the lore, and I love how Tim doesn’t shy away from darker themes in a children’s graphic novel. This series is just exceptional.
I love the way Tim Probert writes these graphic novels and this one was no exception. I really enjoyed the alphabet key in the beginning of the book so when that language came up later it was fun deciphering what those characters were saying. I just overall loved continuing the lore, and I love how Tim doesn’t shy away from darker themes in a children’s graphic novel. This series is just exceptional.
May 22, 2026
This is installment 4 in a middle grade graphic novel series. The adventure continues, it's actually a really well written series covering (at an age appropriate level) some more complex topics like anxiety and death. The art is beautiful, I've been reading this series for a few years now, each installment is really special and hopefully this world continues on!
May 11, 2026
Amazing book! I hope there’s a book five!
May 4, 2026
3.5
Visually beautiful and heartwarming, as the Lightfall series always is, but I don’t think enough happened in this book. Since we ended on such a cliffhanger in the last book, I think this book needed to be a little more action-packed— instead, there was a lot of in-between and trying to figure out next steps. (Fitting of the title, at least).
Visually beautiful and heartwarming, as the Lightfall series always is, but I don’t think enough happened in this book. Since we ended on such a cliffhanger in the last book, I think this book needed to be a little more action-packed— instead, there was a lot of in-between and trying to figure out next steps. (Fitting of the title, at least).
April 23, 2026
3.5-3.75 ⭐️ the art style is what really sells this series, it’s incredible
May 12, 2026
Un nuevo capítulo en el mundo más mágico que ha dado la literatura infantil de este siglo.
Llevo alabando la serie de Lightfall desde sus comienzos, maravillado por sus matices y frescura. Esperaba como agua de Mayo esta nueva entrega y no ha defraudado en absoluto. Se lee en un suspiro, lo que ensalza el contraste mayúsculo que supone con la cuidada y esmerada creación de cada una de sus páginas.
En esta ocasión voy a resaltar algo que sé que hará las delicias de los pequeños más curiosos y revivirá la nostalgia de quienes descifrábamos el abecedario de aquellos petisos carambanales en las aventuras de Super López: en esta aventura, una cuantiosa proporción de los diálogos están escritos en el alfabeto de de Pelldyr, lo que obliga a los lectores más ávidos a desentrañar viñeta a viñeta las conversaciones que se producen.
Un detalle interactivo que suma otra capa más al intricado mundo de Irpa y su increíble tapiz de genialidades.
Solo queda armarse de paciencia y esperar con dientes largos el quinto libro. Entre tanto, releeremos las andanzas de la aventurera Bea y del eterno optimista Cad.
Llevo alabando la serie de Lightfall desde sus comienzos, maravillado por sus matices y frescura. Esperaba como agua de Mayo esta nueva entrega y no ha defraudado en absoluto. Se lee en un suspiro, lo que ensalza el contraste mayúsculo que supone con la cuidada y esmerada creación de cada una de sus páginas.
En esta ocasión voy a resaltar algo que sé que hará las delicias de los pequeños más curiosos y revivirá la nostalgia de quienes descifrábamos el abecedario de aquellos petisos carambanales en las aventuras de Super López: en esta aventura, una cuantiosa proporción de los diálogos están escritos en el alfabeto de de Pelldyr, lo que obliga a los lectores más ávidos a desentrañar viñeta a viñeta las conversaciones que se producen.
Un detalle interactivo que suma otra capa más al intricado mundo de Irpa y su increíble tapiz de genialidades.
Solo queda armarse de paciencia y esperar con dientes largos el quinto libro. Entre tanto, releeremos las andanzas de la aventurera Bea y del eterno optimista Cad.
April 23, 2026
Just absolute perfection every time. Visually stunning, and full of philosophical truths that cause you to pause for a moment. I teared up quite a lot in this volume. I love an emotive fantasy journey with characters I genuinely care about.
April 26, 2026
Such a great continuation of the series! Can't wait for the next book! Had a crazy twist I did not expect.
April 26, 2026
Oh!! It's so good!!! 🤩
April 28, 2026
I wanna give Tim Probert a high five.
May 12, 2026
To mógłby być tom 3,5, bo w sumie akcja za bardzo nie idzie do przodu
May 11, 2026
I thought it was a good graphic novel and I can tell there is going to be a big thing going to happen in volume 5 which I will happily read
April 22, 2026
These are just incredibly beautiful. Art and story!
April 25, 2026
3.5/5- This one felt more like an in-between chapter. It was interesting getting to see what was going on with the spirits, but I mostly felt like this was a delayed moment in the journey, though clearly events with the spirit of the dead will be coming back into play.
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April 7, 2026
My kids are SO obsessed with Bea and Cad and their adventures. I like the story fine but truly the art is what I am obsessed with. It's absolutely gorgeous!
May 18, 2026
🌟Są takie komiksy, które mimo specyficznej formy są w stanie poruszyć ważne kwestie i dobrze je rozwinąć. Są też i takie, które chwytają za serce od pierwszych stron. Seria "Lightfall" łączy obie te ścieżki 💙
🌟Kiedy podróż statkiem kończy się katastrofą, bohaterowie zostają rozdzieleni. Cad ląduje na wybrzeżu Pellidyru, gdzie spotyka duchy Irpy. Jeden z nich prowadzi go w miejsce, gdzie świat żywych i umarłych dzieli jedynie brama... Czy bohater podejmie się śmiertelnie niebezpiecznego zadania, aby ocalić to co kocha? Bea natomiast budzi się w stolicy, gdzie pewne odkrycie może zmienić całą rzeczywistość...
🌟Na "Lightfall" od początku patrzę na kilku płaszczyznach. Warstwa przygodowa jest fenomenalna. W świecie przebodźcowania potrafi zaangażować czytelnika, jednocześnie wyciszając myśli i pozwalając w pełni skupić się na fabule. Dynamika jest obecna nawet w dialogach, które są przejrzyste i sensowne.
🌟Sam zarys bohaterów to jednak coś, co najbardziej przykuwa moją uwagę. Postaci mają swoje unikalne charaktery, a wraz z nimi także problemy. Z tomu na tom przechodzą oni powolną przemianę, pięknie ukazując jak na człowieka potrafi zadziałać sytuacja, ale przede wszystkim także ludzie, którzy go otaczają. Dla młodszego odbiorcy może to być cenne źródło informacji o własnych emocjach. Dla dzieci czytających z rodzicami natomiast, być może początek rozmowy o tym, jak ważne jest pokazywanie uczuć i rozpoznawanie tego, co się z nami dzieje.
🌟Myślę jednak, że i starsi odbiorcy znajdą coś dla siebie. Nie zawsze potrafimy nazwać to, co się w nas dzieje. Czasami wstydzimy się o tym mówić, często nikt nie nauczył nas jak prosić o pomoc. Jednak bardzo ważnym jest, aby nie zostawać z przytłaczającymi stanami bez wsparcia. Sama odnalazłam w postaci Bei wiele rzeczy, których niby miałam świadomość, a jednak nie do końca zdawałam sobie sprawę z ich wagi. Uwielbiam kreację tej bohaterki. Brakuje mi w literaturze takich typów postaci - osób wysoko wrażliwych, które jednocześnie próbują wyjść do świata i stanąć z nim oko w oko na miarę swoich możliwości. Cad jest jej idealnym uzupełnieniem. Ich duet prowadzi odbiorcę nie tylko przez Irpę, ale i własne przeżycia 💙
🌟Na zakończenie wstydem byłoby nie wspomnieć jak piękne jest to wydanie. Z tomu na tom rysunki są coraz cudowniejsze, czasami łapałam się na tym, że zamiast czytać dalej po prostu podziwiam ilustracje. Warstwa graficzna świetnie dopełnia opowieść, a przy tym jest po prostu urocza 🥹💙
🌟Mam nadzieję, że o tej serii będzie głośno. Zawsze cieszy mnie, gdy znajduję właśnie takie treści i uważam, że powinno się z nimi zaznajamiać zarówno młodszych, jak i starszych. Mimo coraz większej otwartości i świadomości, nadal potrzebna jest wiedza i (przede wszystkim!) rozmowa. Komiksy takie jak "Lightfall" mogą być pięknym początkiem rozważań na temat tego, co towarzyszy nam na codzień, a przy okazji zapewnią świetną rozrywkę!
🌟Kiedy podróż statkiem kończy się katastrofą, bohaterowie zostają rozdzieleni. Cad ląduje na wybrzeżu Pellidyru, gdzie spotyka duchy Irpy. Jeden z nich prowadzi go w miejsce, gdzie świat żywych i umarłych dzieli jedynie brama... Czy bohater podejmie się śmiertelnie niebezpiecznego zadania, aby ocalić to co kocha? Bea natomiast budzi się w stolicy, gdzie pewne odkrycie może zmienić całą rzeczywistość...
🌟Na "Lightfall" od początku patrzę na kilku płaszczyznach. Warstwa przygodowa jest fenomenalna. W świecie przebodźcowania potrafi zaangażować czytelnika, jednocześnie wyciszając myśli i pozwalając w pełni skupić się na fabule. Dynamika jest obecna nawet w dialogach, które są przejrzyste i sensowne.
🌟Sam zarys bohaterów to jednak coś, co najbardziej przykuwa moją uwagę. Postaci mają swoje unikalne charaktery, a wraz z nimi także problemy. Z tomu na tom przechodzą oni powolną przemianę, pięknie ukazując jak na człowieka potrafi zadziałać sytuacja, ale przede wszystkim także ludzie, którzy go otaczają. Dla młodszego odbiorcy może to być cenne źródło informacji o własnych emocjach. Dla dzieci czytających z rodzicami natomiast, być może początek rozmowy o tym, jak ważne jest pokazywanie uczuć i rozpoznawanie tego, co się z nami dzieje.
🌟Myślę jednak, że i starsi odbiorcy znajdą coś dla siebie. Nie zawsze potrafimy nazwać to, co się w nas dzieje. Czasami wstydzimy się o tym mówić, często nikt nie nauczył nas jak prosić o pomoc. Jednak bardzo ważnym jest, aby nie zostawać z przytłaczającymi stanami bez wsparcia. Sama odnalazłam w postaci Bei wiele rzeczy, których niby miałam świadomość, a jednak nie do końca zdawałam sobie sprawę z ich wagi. Uwielbiam kreację tej bohaterki. Brakuje mi w literaturze takich typów postaci - osób wysoko wrażliwych, które jednocześnie próbują wyjść do świata i stanąć z nim oko w oko na miarę swoich możliwości. Cad jest jej idealnym uzupełnieniem. Ich duet prowadzi odbiorcę nie tylko przez Irpę, ale i własne przeżycia 💙
🌟Na zakończenie wstydem byłoby nie wspomnieć jak piękne jest to wydanie. Z tomu na tom rysunki są coraz cudowniejsze, czasami łapałam się na tym, że zamiast czytać dalej po prostu podziwiam ilustracje. Warstwa graficzna świetnie dopełnia opowieść, a przy tym jest po prostu urocza 🥹💙
🌟Mam nadzieję, że o tej serii będzie głośno. Zawsze cieszy mnie, gdy znajduję właśnie takie treści i uważam, że powinno się z nimi zaznajamiać zarówno młodszych, jak i starszych. Mimo coraz większej otwartości i świadomości, nadal potrzebna jest wiedza i (przede wszystkim!) rozmowa. Komiksy takie jak "Lightfall" mogą być pięknym początkiem rozważań na temat tego, co towarzyszy nam na codzień, a przy okazji zapewnią świetną rozrywkę!
May 10, 2026
The art is so incredible and creative. I enjoyed seeing Bea’s growth like when she immediately sprang into action when she saw the Arsai tied up. She was awesome at knocking people out of her way to get the Arsai and her cat. I love those characters and seeing them throughout the book. I also liked the new character, Tod. It was interesting to see new settings in this book. I was hoping this would be the conclusion so I could see how everything would be wrapped up. But it’s definitely not. I’m not even sure how many books there will be since this one felt like we didn’t progress much more to a conclusion. Compared to the other volumes, I think we made the least amount of progress in the plot in this one. I wish there had been more progress, but I also just enjoyed the quiet story. There’s a sense of doom throughout the book but the pacing and color palette still made it feel cozy. I think I enjoyed this one a little more than book #3.
I love Cad’s determination when looking for Bea. And when he helps Soot and a bunch of other dragons escape, I love how the others come with him. I liked randomly seeing the rat visit Snore’s restaurant. I wish more people were reading this series, it deserves more love. One of my favorite drawings was page 242-243. The last two pages made me smile. I’m glad it ended with laughter instead of bleakness. I do wish the volume were longer since we have to wait years for the next volume. But I’m glad I reread books 1-3 immediately before reading this, and after finishing this volume I want to reread it.
I love Cad’s determination when looking for Bea. And when he helps Soot and a bunch of other dragons escape, I love how the others come with him. I liked randomly seeing the rat visit Snore’s restaurant. I wish more people were reading this series, it deserves more love. One of my favorite drawings was page 242-243. The last two pages made me smile. I’m glad it ended with laughter instead of bleakness. I do wish the volume were longer since we have to wait years for the next volume. But I’m glad I reread books 1-3 immediately before reading this, and after finishing this volume I want to reread it.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I received an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
It’s the fourth adventure for Bea and her friends in the world of Irpa, and this time, after a recent shipwreck, everyone gets separated. After landing on a mysterious beach, Cad meets the Spirits of Irpa, who are performing a funeral for the recently deceased Lorgon. In which the spirit of the dead gives an ultimatum to Cad: uncover the secrets of the Mire and save their planet from the encroaching darkness. Bea, she ends up in a kingdom that wants to execute her, and with the help of Tod, she escapes. Yet, will Bea and Cad finally meet again amongst the Mire that wants to swallow the light?
This middle-grade graphic novel series blends fantasy and mystery, inviting readers into the world of Irpa. Once more, readers dive right back into the plot after the end of book three. This fantastical land of various creatures and beasts, and the wonders of Irpa, collide with the whimsical nature of blues, whites, and browns. The visual of Bea’s anxiety as whispering shadows shows firsthand how she deals with it, alongside fighting against the Mire. Secrets are brought out into the open as the mystery of the in-between becomes fractured. Here’s waiting patiently for the fifth volume!
It’s the fourth adventure for Bea and her friends in the world of Irpa, and this time, after a recent shipwreck, everyone gets separated. After landing on a mysterious beach, Cad meets the Spirits of Irpa, who are performing a funeral for the recently deceased Lorgon. In which the spirit of the dead gives an ultimatum to Cad: uncover the secrets of the Mire and save their planet from the encroaching darkness. Bea, she ends up in a kingdom that wants to execute her, and with the help of Tod, she escapes. Yet, will Bea and Cad finally meet again amongst the Mire that wants to swallow the light?
This middle-grade graphic novel series blends fantasy and mystery, inviting readers into the world of Irpa. Once more, readers dive right back into the plot after the end of book three. This fantastical land of various creatures and beasts, and the wonders of Irpa, collide with the whimsical nature of blues, whites, and browns. The visual of Bea’s anxiety as whispering shadows shows firsthand how she deals with it, alongside fighting against the Mire. Secrets are brought out into the open as the mystery of the in-between becomes fractured. Here’s waiting patiently for the fifth volume!
May 11, 2026
While I still enjoyed the book and the images are beautiful, this is probably my least favorite book of the series so far. It really feels like not much happened to advance the story line and honestly, just feels like filler to me.
I also did not think the needed translations should have been as lengthy as they were. The first page or two, I found it fun, but after that, I just skipped translating it because it really took me out of the story and slowed down the pace, especially since it's in a part of the story where there is a lot going on. At least put the translations as a footnote or pop them in at the end of the book. I will also say there were at least 2 or 3 times in the parts I did translate, where the handwriting did not fully match the guide at the beginning of the book, so that was also a bit frustrating (the letter "h" looks like a "w" but written in the book, looked more like an arrow pointing down).
I've really been looking forward to reading this next installment and am left feeling a bit disappointed. I obviously still rated it a 4 star, but considering it'll be at least a year before we get the next, I don't know if I'll be as eager to pick up the next book.
I also did not think the needed translations should have been as lengthy as they were. The first page or two, I found it fun, but after that, I just skipped translating it because it really took me out of the story and slowed down the pace, especially since it's in a part of the story where there is a lot going on. At least put the translations as a footnote or pop them in at the end of the book. I will also say there were at least 2 or 3 times in the parts I did translate, where the handwriting did not fully match the guide at the beginning of the book, so that was also a bit frustrating (the letter "h" looks like a "w" but written in the book, looked more like an arrow pointing down).
I've really been looking forward to reading this next installment and am left feeling a bit disappointed. I obviously still rated it a 4 star, but considering it'll be at least a year before we get the next, I don't know if I'll be as eager to pick up the next book.
April 22, 2026
After their ship is wrecked, Cad finds himself washed ashore. He goes to find Bea, but instead finds a gathering of Spirits. They are mourning the death of Lorgon the Water Spirit, and worry about their own fates as the Mire is slowly consuming their planet. One of the spirits agrees to help Cad, and shows him what Lorgon’s plan had been. Meanwhile Bea wakes up in the capital of Pellydir. She is taken to see the king who blames her for the world’s troubles and threatens to have her executed. Her translator helps her escape the guards and the city, but she still has to be cautious. What will happen if the guards find her? And what will happen as the Mire grows stronger? Will Bea find Cad again so they can continue their journey?
An excellent continuation of this mid-grade fantasy graphic novel, but we’re getting where you have to have read the other volumes recently to understand what’s happening. The world-building is excellent, and the characters are quite relatable. This one isn’t quite as good as the other volumes (it doesn’t feel like it has its own arc and is just filling in details), but overall still really good. Curious to see where the next volume goes.
An excellent continuation of this mid-grade fantasy graphic novel, but we’re getting where you have to have read the other volumes recently to understand what’s happening. The world-building is excellent, and the characters are quite relatable. This one isn’t quite as good as the other volumes (it doesn’t feel like it has its own arc and is just filling in details), but overall still really good. Curious to see where the next volume goes.
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