Over My Dead Body

What worked: Intriguing witchy mystery set in an academy. The graphic novel format adds to this engaging tale perfect for the Halloween season!

This story is mostly about friendships within the Younwity Hidden Institute of Witchcraft and how Abigail, a young witch, refuses to back down after her mentee, Noreen goes missing. Good pacing throughout and the illustrations give this paranormal tale added magic. Plus, the hidden journal of the previous missing witch adds more questions that Abigail demands answers to.

Sabrina The Teenage Witch meets a Witchy academy where all is not what it seems and how the power of friendship triumphs adversary.

Okay. Wow.

First, I did not know this was a graphic novel, my fault. But I'm so glad it was. Kami Garcia called this "Magical, mysterious, and addictive" and honestly, I don't know if I could find better words. From the first page, I was drawn into this story of what happened to Noreen. This school of witchery has seen disappearances in the woods but Abby will stop at nothing to find Noreen. Each clue leads closer but the head teacher doesn't want her investigating. I finished this in one sitting and had to set it aside once - and when I did, I was beyond eager to pick it back up. The flow was so good and the story unique. To find out what actually happened was definitely an adventure. I really enjoyed the characters and Abby was so easy to follow. She was determined in her commitment to Noreen and not giving up.

The art style was beyond gorgeous. Every detail I took in and just loved the aesthetic. I found the art beautifully illustrated and really brought the story alive. I'm glad this was done in this media and I was able to experience it.

If you like witches, secrets, familiars, and just a good mystery, then I would highly recommend this book. The art style is gorgeous as well which just makes it better. I really hope there will be more in this series as Abby has definitely left her impression on me.