Will
& Whit
By: Laura Lee Gulledge
Genre: YA graphic novel
Pages: 194
Published: 2013
Read: March
2.5 out of 5
The story was just
OK. I have read much better YA graphic novels recently and I am surprised this was
a winner of the YALSA Great Graphic
Novels for Teens 2014. Not only did
I feel it jumped scenes, but I feel a
few simple changes would make the book more appealing to readers, especially
teens. The title and cover are misleading, which by itself is not a bad
thing...but the story is not only about Will & Whit, but all of
Will's friends AND they are definitely not in a relationship as the cover portrays.
However, even a better improvement would be the addition of a little color. The
story focuses around creative teens coming into their own and growing together.
Color is referenced a lot. I believe splashes of colors would greatly enhance
the reading experience, especially blue (Whit's favorite color) and yellow
(Will's lamps and electricity). With both of these being bright colors, it
would give the story a bright cheerful feeling which corresponds with the story
as it continues; without giving it away.
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