I received a free copy via Netgalley from Schiffer Publishing Ltd in exchange for an honest review.

I had not read the first books in this series, nor actually any book like it. It's a story told both in drawings and a long poem. This poem does not only tells us a story, but is also witty or cute at times.

It took me a little time to get adjusted to the style, causing me to re-read the start, and that really helped me to understand and enjoy this story. I was particularly taken by the fact it doesn't want to be a crowded big story, instead it just a very sweet tale of how the quality of some good friends is so much more valuable than the quantity of blanc adoration Naughty receives at Valentines Day.

One little problem I had with the book, perhaps this is just me because I'm not used to reading poetry (but really, this is no pretentious poetry), but the rhyming scheme seemed of a bit sometimes. As I couldn't stop myself from saying it out loud (in my head) and the rhythm seemed off a bit on a few occasions. (I also couldn't stop myself from thinking about Miffy whilst reading; I know that isn't a Gothic style story, but it also has one page drawing/one page text and the same rhyming scheme =) )

Overall a very enjoyable and fast read. A very nice surprise for me to read!

Star Rating Art: 5 Stars

Star Rating Story: 5 Stars

Netgalley review.

First Impression:  Art is nice, poetry is good.  I wasn’t expecting the text to be in poetry form but I don’t mind it. This is a proof copy. I can’t tell if the fi

Very original. Loving the poetry and the black and white art is great too.   This is a great graphic novel. I wasn’t positive about it at first but by the end I totally loved it.  It’s a cute love story of Dreary and Naughty. Dreary is a s skeleton who tends to be depressed and am not sure what Naughty is supposed to be. Maybe a demon of some sort and she is a popular girl in school. . In any case they are a cute couple.   This volume is about their Valentine’s day.  I was quite impressed with how much the poetry rhymed.  Side Note: There are two previous volumes which I haven’t read but will immediately add to my to be read pile. I highly recommend this if you like graphic novels.