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Graphic Novel Review: Oddly Normal (Chapter #1)

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Author: Otis Frampton 
Illustrator: -
Release Date: 1st May, 2006 
Series: Oddly Normal
Genre: Young Adult | Magic | Fiction 
Edition: ascm file
Pages: 132
Publisher: 
Distributer: Diamond Book Distributors 
Source: NetGalley

Blurb

Oddly Normal is a 10-year old girl with the most unfortunate name and the luck to go with it. The product of a unique mixed-marriage (her mother is a witch and her father is human), Oddly has grown up between cultures and she is the proverbial outsider. On her 10th birthday, her parents mysteriously disappear and she is left in the care of her great Aunt, a citizen of a fantastical place called Fignation.

Rating

TRB 5 stars

 

Review

Note: It’s been quite a while since I read this one and now finally I’ve got the time to pen down a review for it. As it’s been a sort of late reviewing, this review is not as detailed as I would have liked but I’ll be reviewing the sequel soon, so I’ll be more descriptive when I review that one.

Oddly Normal is the one of the best graphic novels I’ve read so far. It’s extremely engaging, superbly thrilling and, I must say, remarkably cute! I love the characterization and Oddly are indeed a really remarkable character. I can completely relate to her and I really think that this series is going to be epic. The illustrations are rich and spot-on. I really, really love this book!!!

The world-building in this novel is a work of pure genius. The names are just totally amazeballs (yea, I had to say that) and the storyline is one that can easily suck the reader inside the amazing and adventurous world of Oddly.

If you’re looking for a new graphic novel series to start with, Oddly Normal is just the thing you need. Trust me.

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(Review of Oddly Normal #2 is coming shortly!)

You can also read this review at: Goodreads and Amazon.

4 responses to “Graphic Novel Review: Oddly Normal (Chapter #1)”

  1. Galit Balli Avatar

    Sounds like an awesome book and I’m loving the cover 😍

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    1. Heena Rathore P. Avatar

      It is one of the best graphic novels I’ve read this year! I’m sure you’ll love it 😀

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      1. Galit Balli Avatar

        Wow hun, sounds perfect ❤

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