Amber Padilla

*I got this book for review*
I really adored this retelling. I have always loved the secret garden movie and i loved how this book twisted it so it was modern but also set in nyc. I also loved tackled both anxiety and depression, I loved how this book focused on trio of main characters and this book just put a smile on my face. I really also enjoyed the art style (My arc was not fully done) but the parts i saw is my favorite type of art style. It was such a great and quick read and such a fun one!! If you enjoyed the movie as a kid, def check this one out!… (meer)

*I got this book for review*
I really adored this retelling. I have always loved the secret garden movie and i loved how this book twisted it so it was modern but also set in nyc. I also loved tackled both anxiety and depression, I loved how this book focused on trio of main characters and this book just put a smile on my face. I really also enjoyed the art style (My arc was not fully done) but the parts i saw is my favorite type of art style. It was such a great and quick read and such a fun one!! If you enjoyed the movie as a kid, def check this one out!… (meer)

The Secret Garden is one of my lesser favorite classics (it has been ages since I have read it). BUT this beautiful graphic novel retelling has made me want to go back and read it once again!

It is all the elements of The Secret Garden as one knows it (orphaned girl goes to live with uncle, finds a mysterious garden that has been shut off for a reason, meets a hidden away cousin....) You know the rest. BUT it updates the story.

Set in NYC
Uncle has not been the same since the death of his husband
Cousin suffers from crippling panic attack
Girl doesn't know how to handle grief
Rooftop garden due to "urban" living

I HIGHLY recommend this book to audiences. It tackles the tough topics of grief and unseen mental struggles with aplomb! Also for this being a debut illustrator, I thought they did a particularly great job!… (meer)