How Lucky Am I by Christian WatsonMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Christian Watson’s How Lucky Am I is a tender, beautifully illustrated meditation on grief, love, and resilience, featuring the gentle skeleton Mr. Skelly as a guide through life’s losses and rediscoveries. It’s heartfelt, visually striking, and perfect for readers seeking comfort and reflection. While I didn't enjoy the text at all, I was still able to absorb the message through the evocative hand-painted imagery.
I'm rating this a 3 ⭐️ since the illustrations are easily 5⭐️, full of warmth and artistry that elevate every page, but the text content doesn’t match up to the same level, feeling thin and underdeveloped, closer to 2⭐️. The contrast leaves the overall experience uneven: breathtaking to look at, but less engaging to read. Still, the art alone makes it worth picking up, especially for those who appreciate illustrated storytelling.
Thank you to Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed Press and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
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