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KINGDOM OF WATER is an enthralling installment in the middle grade fantasy graphic novel series, THE REMA CHRONICLES. Tabby is trapped in Rema without working portals to bring her back to her world. She is also haunted by the mission her father gave her to find the lost geist prince. As she works to find the geists, she must also uncover the hidden histories of Rema and bring them to light.

What I loved: This is such a lush and beautifully illustrated graphic novel. The images use different color palettes to match with the mood of each scene that really help to pull the reader into the story and its emotions. The characters are fantastically drawn and evocative, working along with the writing to really bring them to life. In terms of the plot, it is fast-paced and well-explained throughout Although there are a lot of speech bubbles, they are easily attributed and clear to follow along.

Tabby is a really compelling character, and it is easy to get caught up in her story. Along with the enchanting world-building in Rema, this is a consuming book that feels unputdownable. This is best suited for older middle grade and young YA readers, who will appreciate the romance (with a kiss shown on page), the scarier scenes, and the density of text. I am excited to see where this series will go next!

Final verdict: KINGDOM OF WATER is a consuming MG graphic novel fantasy that will keep readers engaged and excited for more! Recommend for older MG readers and young YA readers.