Ghosted in L.A. Vol. 1 by by Sina Grace, Illustrations by Siobhan Keenan

3 out of 5 🌟Interesting story with gorgeous artwork

Moving to L.A. sounded for Daphne like a dream come true. She was going to spend more time with her boyfriend who also moved her and live her best life. Just before the move, she broke up with her best friend who was trying to bring her down. But, as always, nothing went as she has planned...

Ghosted in L.A. vol.1 was a fun read with a captivating plot and oh, amazing graphics! I enjoyed every square of Siobhan Keenan art, perfect mixture, and cute and cartoonish style. I was also really appreciated in the first part of the novel but the further read was more disappointing. Daphne as a character is a wishy-washy pushover who could date a total jerk just because 'he's cute'. In the era of strong female role model characters, she looks like someone who needs help to discover her voice. Also, the dialogs were lukewarm and boring, and some scenes ended in the middle of a conversation (or I just didn't get them).

Overall, story premises are innovative and interesting, and art is worth checking out this comic.

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the digital ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.

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