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All’s fair in love and music when this supernatural all-girl rock band must beat the odds and become the best band in town!
Izzy’s a bass-playing werewolf. Geraldine’s the ghost of an amazing jazz pianist. Delilah’s the meanest drummer in town. They’d be the perfect trio to win the Battle of Bands...except Geraldine can’t play a solo since she passed away, and Izzy and Delilah are at each other’s throats at every opportunity. Can they work through their problems to win the competition, or will they be defeated by Delilah’s ex-band and their villainous frontman, Dylan?
Sparks will fly, milkshakes will melt, and ears will ring in the latest delicious LGBTQ romp from graphic novelist Balazs Lorinczi ( Doughnuts and Doom ).
Izzy’s a bass-playing werewolf. Geraldine’s the ghost of an amazing jazz pianist. Delilah’s the meanest drummer in town. They’d be the perfect trio to win the Battle of Bands...except Geraldine can’t play a solo since she passed away, and Izzy and Delilah are at each other’s throats at every opportunity. Can they work through their problems to win the competition, or will they be defeated by Delilah’s ex-band and their villainous frontman, Dylan?
Sparks will fly, milkshakes will melt, and ears will ring in the latest delicious LGBTQ romp from graphic novelist Balazs Lorinczi ( Doughnuts and Doom ).
188 pages, Paperback
Published June 11, 2024
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April 10, 2024
(4.5 Stars)
Wolfpitch is a YA graphic novel following Izzy, a werewolf who just can't seem to stay in a band, her rival, and a ghost who used to be a famous musician but now works at a diner.
There were so many things I absolutely loved about this story. The pace flows well and is engaging throughout. I read this in one sitting and it is a full 190 pages. The characters come through the pages, flaws and all, in how they engage with each other and their environment on the page. All the inter-relational struggles seemed real and came to the forefront naturally. One of my personal favorites was the magic surrounding Geraldine, the ghost piano player, how she was drinking milkshakes to stay solid and could also make other objects from her ghost juice. It was just very fun to read and see visually.
Speaking of visually; stunning. The use of color is so skillful, not only with the beautiful color palate but also through its function in the story. It was so effective in portraying Geraldine with different color and lineart color, and changing hue and colors when we were seeing the past or as a story was being told. Just very clear to read and visually enjoyable. I also just liked the uneven lines on the comic boxes. Sometimes I could tell that the lineart had been copied from one box to another, which is understandable in a long graphic novel like this, but it kills the "liveness" of the art just a tad.
In general, would recommend this graphic novel! I can't wait to see it in physical form :D Thank you to Netgalley and Top Shelf for giving me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Wolfpitch is a YA graphic novel following Izzy, a werewolf who just can't seem to stay in a band, her rival, and a ghost who used to be a famous musician but now works at a diner.
There were so many things I absolutely loved about this story. The pace flows well and is engaging throughout. I read this in one sitting and it is a full 190 pages. The characters come through the pages, flaws and all, in how they engage with each other and their environment on the page. All the inter-relational struggles seemed real and came to the forefront naturally. One of my personal favorites was the magic surrounding Geraldine, the ghost piano player, how she was drinking milkshakes to stay solid and could also make other objects from her ghost juice. It was just very fun to read and see visually.
Speaking of visually; stunning. The use of color is so skillful, not only with the beautiful color palate but also through its function in the story. It was so effective in portraying Geraldine with different color and lineart color, and changing hue and colors when we were seeing the past or as a story was being told. Just very clear to read and visually enjoyable. I also just liked the uneven lines on the comic boxes. Sometimes I could tell that the lineart had been copied from one box to another, which is understandable in a long graphic novel like this, but it kills the "liveness" of the art just a tad.
In general, would recommend this graphic novel! I can't wait to see it in physical form :D Thank you to Netgalley and Top Shelf for giving me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
March 15, 2024
Thanks to netgalley for the arc!!
4.5 ⭐
This was overall a really cute story & a fun read, it's paced well for a graphic novel and the art is such a delight! lesbian enemies 2 lovers ftw
4.5 ⭐
This was overall a really cute story & a fun read, it's paced well for a graphic novel and the art is such a delight! lesbian enemies 2 lovers ftw
November 3, 2025
Wolfpitch had a lot of potential, but it fell flat. The character Delilah has extreme resentment and hatred for the werewolf character Izzy. There are a lot of aggressive racist comments that Delilah says to Izzy. Such as her having big ears, being loud, aggressive, and selfish. The comment about Izzy having big ears is brought up more than once, and really bothers me since that's apart of her physical appearance, specifically to her race, the werewolves. No one acknowledged this, actually, no one acknowledges anything. We don't get any sort of world building. There's mostly humans but then occasionally there's a supernatural being or some magical item that comes up? Geraldine, the ghost, doesn't have a lot of character. She's really only there to kindle the conflict between the other two characters. Izzy and Delilah kiss in a middle of an argument. Even though they have no chemistry. The two go to Izzy's house for a hookup, and Izzy kicks Delilah out in the middle of the night, without explaining why, or giving her a chance to call a taxi or even put pants on. Which is beyond messed up. They don't know where Delilah is after this incident for two days, implying that something might have happened to her since she's a woman walking alone, in her underwear, at night. Also, did I mention that the name "wolfpitch" comes from Delilah's insult on Izzy's sensitive hearing? The three end up in a band, which again, there's no chemistry even on a friend level between any of them. We don't know anything about the characters besides that they like music. This would honestly do better as some sort of YA high school graphic novel, because I don't see why the characters continue to communicate with each other well after high school. The micro aggressive comments throughout the book really turned me off, and I wish the author would have thought more about why he was putting certain remarks in his novel.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 27, 2025
'Ready?'
'Born ready! Died ready!'
Balazs Lorinczi is back with another sapphic paranormal romance, this time featuring a werewolf and a drummer plus their ghost friend,Steve Geraldine (LOL I had to).
Another quick read and while I enjoyed it, it definitely felt like there was too much baggage between them to be solved in one sitting. Plus, them hooking up kinda came out of nowhere? I guess the chemistry just wasn't there for me especially because of what Izzy did after re: the tragic backstory reveal which also had me all ? Apart from the romance of it all, even their band struggles got too complicated that I was wondering just how many band break ups and form ups (?) I was gonna see here. I feel like Geraldine deserves a better story, TBH because she was easily my favorite.
When it comes to rep, no idea if the author himself is queer, but Izzy is Spanish and her and Delilah are both queer.
Wolfpitch makes use of a limited color palette but breaks it up with a combination of different colors on the basis of the type of scene made everything aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. I noticed everything having a little sheen of pink whenever Geraldine the ghost is in the vicinity. Plus, for a flashback scene, everything is in gray except for Izzy's orange werewolf eyes. Nice little touches like that definitely had me enjoying the art more than the convoluted story with messy characters.
'Born ready! Died ready!'
Balazs Lorinczi is back with another sapphic paranormal romance, this time featuring a werewolf and a drummer plus their ghost friend,
Another quick read and while I enjoyed it, it definitely felt like there was too much baggage between them to be solved in one sitting. Plus, them hooking up kinda came out of nowhere? I guess the chemistry just wasn't there for me especially because of what Izzy did after re: the tragic backstory reveal which also had me all ? Apart from the romance of it all, even their band struggles got too complicated that I was wondering just how many band break ups and form ups (?) I was gonna see here. I feel like Geraldine deserves a better story, TBH because she was easily my favorite.
When it comes to rep, no idea if the author himself is queer, but Izzy is Spanish and her and Delilah are both queer.
Wolfpitch makes use of a limited color palette but breaks it up with a combination of different colors on the basis of the type of scene made everything aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. I noticed everything having a little sheen of pink whenever Geraldine the ghost is in the vicinity. Plus, for a flashback scene, everything is in gray except for Izzy's orange werewolf eyes. Nice little touches like that definitely had me enjoying the art more than the convoluted story with messy characters.
March 3, 2024
(Full disclosure: I received a free e-ARC for review through NetGalley.)
Bassist Izzy Plata is nothing if not a perfectionist, thanks in no small part to the elevated sense of hearing her werewolf form affords her. When she's kicked out of her latest band, the Iguanoids, she wastes no time forming a new one - with the ghost of Geraldine Dukes, a jazz musician who died ten years ago in a freak accident. Now Geraldine waits tables at Bloodmoon Bites, where the milkshakes give her spectral form just enough density to play the piano in between shifts. Rounding out the group is drummer Delilah Schwartzman, formerly of Vulture Brides, and Izzy's longtime rival.
The trio hope to win Battle of the Band, but it won't be easy - not with Dee's former band mate Dylan trying to sabotage them, and especially not with the animosity (and sexual tension?!?!) simmering between Izzy and Dee.
I really enjoyed Balazs Lorinczi's previous graphic novel, DOUGHNUTS AND DOOM, and WOLFPITCH has the same offbeat vibe, both in terms of the artwork and storytelling. The supernatural is just part of our world, no explanation needed, and werewolves, ghosts, and humans all live side by side. The story is overflowing with fun elements, like Geraldine's milkshake-fueled body (and the milkshake-flavored slime it leaves behind); Izzy's change-day story; and the enemies-to-lovers plot involving a certain pair of prickly musicians. Even the secondary characters are memorable, from Geraldine's hip boss Terry to Dee's sweet-as-pie ex-band mate Ron, who simply does not know the meaning of the word "grudge."
There's also really great representation and some lovely portrayals of female friendship. I definitely can't wait to see what Lorinczi comes up with next - he's now on my insta-read list.
Bassist Izzy Plata is nothing if not a perfectionist, thanks in no small part to the elevated sense of hearing her werewolf form affords her. When she's kicked out of her latest band, the Iguanoids, she wastes no time forming a new one - with the ghost of Geraldine Dukes, a jazz musician who died ten years ago in a freak accident. Now Geraldine waits tables at Bloodmoon Bites, where the milkshakes give her spectral form just enough density to play the piano in between shifts. Rounding out the group is drummer Delilah Schwartzman, formerly of Vulture Brides, and Izzy's longtime rival.
The trio hope to win Battle of the Band, but it won't be easy - not with Dee's former band mate Dylan trying to sabotage them, and especially not with the animosity (and sexual tension?!?!) simmering between Izzy and Dee.
I really enjoyed Balazs Lorinczi's previous graphic novel, DOUGHNUTS AND DOOM, and WOLFPITCH has the same offbeat vibe, both in terms of the artwork and storytelling. The supernatural is just part of our world, no explanation needed, and werewolves, ghosts, and humans all live side by side. The story is overflowing with fun elements, like Geraldine's milkshake-fueled body (and the milkshake-flavored slime it leaves behind); Izzy's change-day story; and the enemies-to-lovers plot involving a certain pair of prickly musicians. Even the secondary characters are memorable, from Geraldine's hip boss Terry to Dee's sweet-as-pie ex-band mate Ron, who simply does not know the meaning of the word "grudge."
There's also really great representation and some lovely portrayals of female friendship. I definitely can't wait to see what Lorinczi comes up with next - he's now on my insta-read list.
September 9, 2025
This was such a sweet story about music, following one's passion, figuring out and embracing your authentic self, and trusting enough to share it with people you care about. In doing those things, the main characters discovered a found family that really supported them.
This is a great book for teens, and it was a fun story. I finished it in a few hours, but I confess I stayed up too late reading it, because I just didn't want to put it down.
This is a great book for teens, and it was a fun story. I finished it in a few hours, but I confess I stayed up too late reading it, because I just didn't want to put it down.
January 23, 2025
This book was so goofy and the characters are so messy. You can tell the author is a music nerd.
April 28, 2025
3.5 stars. the love interest wasn't my favorite to be honest. but this was enjoyable.
April 18, 2024
This is the story of a girl who's a werewolf and is desperately searching for her ultimate band. After being kicked out of her current band, she decides to team up with unlikely allies and forms a new band. When her old band gets notice of this, things get hard for Izzy. She has to stand tall, face her demons and work together, even if that's with someone she can't stand. But if she wants to do what she loves so much, making music, then going for it is what needs to be done!
I loved the story and the artwork fitted the story very well. I very much enjoyed reading the book.
I loved the story and the artwork fitted the story very well. I very much enjoyed reading the book.
March 6, 2024
Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for letting me read an advanced copy of this graphic novel!
I had so much fun reading this book. The cover was the main reason I wanted to check this out and it was so great to see that the amazing color palette is the same, honestly it reminds me of ice cream which matches Geraldine's style as it relates to her ghostness. Delilah and Izzy's storyline along with the timeline of the Battle of Bands concert really gave the pacing a steady tread. I didn't get lost with what was happening, the dialogue was easy to follow and it's such a breath of fresh air to have read this.
I wasn't the biggest fan of everyone just touching Izzy's ears and tail without her consent in the beginning but the way every character's movements and interactions were done just made things so smoot and easy to read. Genuinely enjoyed this
I had so much fun reading this book. The cover was the main reason I wanted to check this out and it was so great to see that the amazing color palette is the same, honestly it reminds me of ice cream which matches Geraldine's style as it relates to her ghostness. Delilah and Izzy's storyline along with the timeline of the Battle of Bands concert really gave the pacing a steady tread. I didn't get lost with what was happening, the dialogue was easy to follow and it's such a breath of fresh air to have read this.
I wasn't the biggest fan of everyone just touching Izzy's ears and tail without her consent in the beginning but the way every character's movements and interactions were done just made things so smoot and easy to read. Genuinely enjoyed this
March 31, 2024
Izzy’s a bass-playing werewolf. Geraldine’s a ghost and jazz pianist. Delilah’s the meanest drummer in town. Supernatural girl band? Sign me up!
This was a fun and quick read with amazing art and the adorable character designs. I am usually a big fan of enemies-to-lovers trope but I personally feel like that happened way too fast in this book. I hadn't even really considered them in a relationship when they were kissing on the page in front of me and I was like huh wait what? Though I do acknowledge the fact that this is a comic and it's nearly impossible to have such "deep" storyline as you can have in a novel. Deep is not the word I want to use but it's the only word I can come up with at the moment and I think that is alright because English is not my first language.
The characters are nice but personality wise I really didn't like any of the main characters that much. The side characters were a lot more interesting to me.
In conclusion, fun romcom but just not the right book for me. I am sure a lot of other people will absolutely love this one though!
And also a slight spoiler ahead as it's not mentioned in the description:
Izzy is hard of hearing!! yayy!! we love representation! I have multiple people in my life with hearing loss on various degrees and it's always so nice to see it on a page. Will be definitely recommending this for them!
This was a fun and quick read with amazing art and the adorable character designs. I am usually a big fan of enemies-to-lovers trope but I personally feel like that happened way too fast in this book. I hadn't even really considered them in a relationship when they were kissing on the page in front of me and I was like huh wait what? Though I do acknowledge the fact that this is a comic and it's nearly impossible to have such "deep" storyline as you can have in a novel. Deep is not the word I want to use but it's the only word I can come up with at the moment and I think that is alright because English is not my first language.
The characters are nice but personality wise I really didn't like any of the main characters that much. The side characters were a lot more interesting to me.
In conclusion, fun romcom but just not the right book for me. I am sure a lot of other people will absolutely love this one though!
And also a slight spoiler ahead as it's not mentioned in the description:
Izzy is hard of hearing!! yayy!! we love representation! I have multiple people in my life with hearing loss on various degrees and it's always so nice to see it on a page. Will be definitely recommending this for them!
November 8, 2024
Wolfpitch is a YA graphic novel that follows Izzy, a werewolf bassist who is bounced from band to band for her strong personality, big ideas and sensitive hearing. When she is kicked out of another band - mainly due to the *insert colourful word here* frontman, Dylan, she’s set out to win Battle of the Bands without them when she meets the ghost of a famous jazz musician, Geraldine at a diner. She soon forms a trio with Geraldine and her longtime rival, Delilah.
I really enjoyed both the artwork, plot and overall character development of the story, much like Balazs previous graphic novel I’ve read, Doughnuts and Doom and I highly recommend checking it out if you get the chance. It’s quirky, cutesy, funny and an overall good time.
I got an eARC of this from Netgalley.
Rep: Queer, Hearing Impairment, POC
I really enjoyed both the artwork, plot and overall character development of the story, much like Balazs previous graphic novel I’ve read, Doughnuts and Doom and I highly recommend checking it out if you get the chance. It’s quirky, cutesy, funny and an overall good time.
I got an eARC of this from Netgalley.
Rep: Queer, Hearing Impairment, POC
April 6, 2024
Wolfpitch is an ode to music and friendship. Izzy is a werewolf with equally wicked hearing and bass skills. After falling out with her band she befriends Geraldine, a talented pianist ghost, and the two bond over music. Soon Izzy’s rival, drummer Delilah, joins their band, Wolfpitch, and the three set their sights on winning battle of the bands. Delilah’s grudge against Izzy threatens to end the band and it’s up to Izzy to decide if she ditches musical magic or is vulnerable with her new friends. This graphic novel is fun, lgbtq+, has a really cool pastel color palette, & might inspire kids to play an instrument! 3 stars at least.
October 3, 2024
didn’t love the take on deafness in this book.
June 14, 2024
It's a comic about a bass-playing werewolf woman, a jazz pianist ghost woman made of milkshakes, and a mean and dynamic drummer woman (human and living). There's music, gigs, a battle of bands, a burger and milkshake joint, magic, a hate-to-love w/w romance, class and domesticity issues, disability issues, self-esteem and confidence issues, and a blue and pink (and black and yellow) colouring palette.
What's not to like?
'Wolfpitch' is chaotic, but it's a nice, soft, palatable chaotic, never annoying or obnoxious. Set in our modern world but with supernatural elements integrated in, it stars a massively confident (one could say overcompensating), loud, stubborn and often overbearing punk rock bassist named Isabella "Izzy" Plata, who's also a big bad werewolf. Though no one would think twice about her behaviour if she were a man, would they? She is truly the "howler" of the book, and the band, the newly-forming Wolfpitch. With her in Wolfpitch is Delilah, a little lady who is one of the best drummers ever, and was Izzy's longtime archnemesis and rival. I started out hating her, but she turned into one of my favourite characters, isn't that something? Delilah's bad attitude and temper is actually endearing, and understandable. Even though she is a werewolf racist towards Izzy, scarcely getting over herself over the course of the book. The other member of the girl band is Geraldine Dukes, a sweet, levelheaded ghost of a famous jazz pianist, who now works at a burger joint called Blood Moon Bites, and is unable to write new music or improvise since her tragic onstage death. She is made tangible by milkshakes. Goddess, I love comic books.
Side characters include Geraldine's awesome, wise, savvy boss Kate (who wouldn't want a boss like her), her nonbinary coworker Terry, Ron the nice rival drummer, and... yeah, they're the only ones worth mentioning. Dylan of the rival rock band, who's he?
'Wolfpitch', among its many lightly-touched themes for a short comic, is about transformation, literally and figuratively. It is about development, growing up, moving on, self-worth, self-acceptance, and surmounting odds. And rocking out your passion and creativity for everyone to see.
The art and colours really make everything stand out, and give the readers an idea of the music being played in an inaudible medium. It's a mixture of rock and jazz, supposedly. I'm no music expert, but it sounds interesting, to say the least.
The comic is far from perfect. It could have gotten more into Delilah's relationship with her mother, who barely shows up and is barely talked about, yet we are told two or three times that theirs is a strained, complicated, borderline neglectful relationship. Some minor side characters definitely could have benefitted from extra page time, especially Terry, and other band members. Dylan's shift from regular rivel band member at the beginning to straight-up mad villain is rather sudden. And the w/w romance between two of the main players, while gradually developed and underplayed, and it took me by surprise, needed more page time as well. More scenes of the couple together, romantically.
'Wolfpitch' is short but sweet. It is juicy, and juicily like 'Jem and the Holograms' and 'Josie and the Pussycats'. In my opinion, it is not as enjoyable as Balazs Lorinczi's other work, 'Doughnuts and Doom', but maybe that's partly due to personal preference. In a few ways, the wolfy rock band comic is a silly mess, but in this case, that's okay. The main keynote players and rep - and the fantastic art - make up for it.
Both of Lorinczi's comics feature a 'Kiki's Delivery Service' style of supernatural stuff that's normalised in a normal world, and strong, passionate and creative female leads, and foods that add to and amp up their cuteness factor.
Finally, on a tiny footnote: 'Wolfpitch' references 'The Mummy', starring Brendan Fraser. Anything that references Brendan Fraser is a good highlight, and starlight.
'Wolfpitch' is its own fun, little Milkshake-y Way star system.
Final Score: 3.5/5
What's not to like?
'Wolfpitch' is chaotic, but it's a nice, soft, palatable chaotic, never annoying or obnoxious. Set in our modern world but with supernatural elements integrated in, it stars a massively confident (one could say overcompensating), loud, stubborn and often overbearing punk rock bassist named Isabella "Izzy" Plata, who's also a big bad werewolf. Though no one would think twice about her behaviour if she were a man, would they? She is truly the "howler" of the book, and the band, the newly-forming Wolfpitch. With her in Wolfpitch is Delilah, a little lady who is one of the best drummers ever, and was Izzy's longtime archnemesis and rival. I started out hating her, but she turned into one of my favourite characters, isn't that something? Delilah's bad attitude and temper is actually endearing, and understandable. Even though she is a werewolf racist towards Izzy, scarcely getting over herself over the course of the book. The other member of the girl band is Geraldine Dukes, a sweet, levelheaded ghost of a famous jazz pianist, who now works at a burger joint called Blood Moon Bites, and is unable to write new music or improvise since her tragic onstage death. She is made tangible by milkshakes. Goddess, I love comic books.
Side characters include Geraldine's awesome, wise, savvy boss Kate (who wouldn't want a boss like her), her nonbinary coworker Terry, Ron the nice rival drummer, and... yeah, they're the only ones worth mentioning. Dylan of the rival rock band, who's he?
'Wolfpitch', among its many lightly-touched themes for a short comic, is about transformation, literally and figuratively. It is about development, growing up, moving on, self-worth, self-acceptance, and surmounting odds. And rocking out your passion and creativity for everyone to see.
The art and colours really make everything stand out, and give the readers an idea of the music being played in an inaudible medium. It's a mixture of rock and jazz, supposedly. I'm no music expert, but it sounds interesting, to say the least.
The comic is far from perfect. It could have gotten more into Delilah's relationship with her mother, who barely shows up and is barely talked about, yet we are told two or three times that theirs is a strained, complicated, borderline neglectful relationship. Some minor side characters definitely could have benefitted from extra page time, especially Terry, and other band members. Dylan's shift from regular rivel band member at the beginning to straight-up mad villain is rather sudden. And the w/w romance between two of the main players, while gradually developed and underplayed, and it took me by surprise, needed more page time as well. More scenes of the couple together, romantically.
'Wolfpitch' is short but sweet. It is juicy, and juicily like 'Jem and the Holograms' and 'Josie and the Pussycats'. In my opinion, it is not as enjoyable as Balazs Lorinczi's other work, 'Doughnuts and Doom', but maybe that's partly due to personal preference. In a few ways, the wolfy rock band comic is a silly mess, but in this case, that's okay. The main keynote players and rep - and the fantastic art - make up for it.
Both of Lorinczi's comics feature a 'Kiki's Delivery Service' style of supernatural stuff that's normalised in a normal world, and strong, passionate and creative female leads, and foods that add to and amp up their cuteness factor.
Finally, on a tiny footnote: 'Wolfpitch' references 'The Mummy', starring Brendan Fraser. Anything that references Brendan Fraser is a good highlight, and starlight.
'Wolfpitch' is its own fun, little Milkshake-y Way star system.
Final Score: 3.5/5
May 1, 2024
Balazs Lorinczi's second full length graphic novel "Wolfpitch" is a deeply refreshing queer normative enemies to lovers story and I absolutely adore it. Breaking down why is a labor of love, but let's start with the basics. I am a lifelong musician, a lifelong queer person, and have had a lifelong passion for comics and storytelling through visual art. In many ways this comic was made directly for my demographic, so it was to my delight that on researching the author I found out that Lorinczi plays bass, which goes towards explaining why the discussion of music, it's creation and performance, and the more intricate forms of performance anxiety embodied by Geraldine rang so true to my own experience. So often when I encounter other stories that use music performance as a background or plot element the actual musical language and understanding utilised is either underwhelming, uninteresting, or just wrong. "Wolfpitch" by comparison was a breath of fresh air.
The story of "Wolfpitch" actually goes back to 2020 - the concept of milkshake ghosts was introduced by the artist in a comic called "Ghosted" which is still available to read on Tapas, and the first concept art for Izzy showing up Instagram around that time, which you can find amoungst multiple pieces of fan works for his contemporaries, manga and anime characters, and other IPs such as Batman. The artistic style employed has been refined since then, and Lorinczi's visual style ends up somewhere between the visual style of Tillie Walden's "On A Sunbeam", character posing reminiscent of the likes of Molly Knox Ostertag's "The Girl from the Sea", and character designs that shines a light on the best part of Hannah Barbera's oeuvre of cartoons. For me this is an incredible hit, it works exceptionally and nothing feels out of place. Delilah's design is standout, the Hex Girls should call her up if they need a backup drummer.
This is a queernormative world that's also filled to the brim with non-human creatures of all varieties. I have so much love for monsters ghosts and ghouls and the artist beds them in seamlessly into this world. Nonhumanity as a vector for queer art is a well known trope at this point, and while it can be used as a way to other characters within a human oriented world here it is used in the opposite way - by making anything possible you make everything possible. Similarly, disability and the need for accessibility takes the forefront of this story. It is clear that two of the three protagonists are disabled in various ways, but I would argue that perhaps all three are when you take into consideration hidden and mental disabilities. Izzy's character arc is strewn with ADHD-oriented thinking and experiences, Delilah's OCD-like behaviours make her her own worst nightmare at times, and Geraldine's physical disability of being a ghost and having to use accessibility tools (in this case milkshake) to be able to function in the wider world is a wonderful way of normalising disability. As an ADHD having person myself I cleave to Izzy, she is all of us when our impulses lead us to jump five steps forward mentally before we've even taken a single step. I cannot stress more how excellent I found these characters to be, endearing and real in a way that takes me right back to the high school bands I started that never when anywhere.
"Wolfpitch" is an absolute triumph of a comic, recommended to anyone who has ever picked up an instrument and tried to make music with someone else, or to any LGBTQ+ readers that want to see a tale of banding together against adversity through mutual connection. If anyone needs me I'll be playing my guitar, writing some riffs, and looking for a new queer band to play with, perhaps with more fangs and claws because it seems like thats the right way to go.
The story of "Wolfpitch" actually goes back to 2020 - the concept of milkshake ghosts was introduced by the artist in a comic called "Ghosted" which is still available to read on Tapas, and the first concept art for Izzy showing up Instagram around that time, which you can find amoungst multiple pieces of fan works for his contemporaries, manga and anime characters, and other IPs such as Batman. The artistic style employed has been refined since then, and Lorinczi's visual style ends up somewhere between the visual style of Tillie Walden's "On A Sunbeam", character posing reminiscent of the likes of Molly Knox Ostertag's "The Girl from the Sea", and character designs that shines a light on the best part of Hannah Barbera's oeuvre of cartoons. For me this is an incredible hit, it works exceptionally and nothing feels out of place. Delilah's design is standout, the Hex Girls should call her up if they need a backup drummer.
This is a queernormative world that's also filled to the brim with non-human creatures of all varieties. I have so much love for monsters ghosts and ghouls and the artist beds them in seamlessly into this world. Nonhumanity as a vector for queer art is a well known trope at this point, and while it can be used as a way to other characters within a human oriented world here it is used in the opposite way - by making anything possible you make everything possible. Similarly, disability and the need for accessibility takes the forefront of this story. It is clear that two of the three protagonists are disabled in various ways, but I would argue that perhaps all three are when you take into consideration hidden and mental disabilities. Izzy's character arc is strewn with ADHD-oriented thinking and experiences, Delilah's OCD-like behaviours make her her own worst nightmare at times, and Geraldine's physical disability of being a ghost and having to use accessibility tools (in this case milkshake) to be able to function in the wider world is a wonderful way of normalising disability. As an ADHD having person myself I cleave to Izzy, she is all of us when our impulses lead us to jump five steps forward mentally before we've even taken a single step. I cannot stress more how excellent I found these characters to be, endearing and real in a way that takes me right back to the high school bands I started that never when anywhere.
"Wolfpitch" is an absolute triumph of a comic, recommended to anyone who has ever picked up an instrument and tried to make music with someone else, or to any LGBTQ+ readers that want to see a tale of banding together against adversity through mutual connection. If anyone needs me I'll be playing my guitar, writing some riffs, and looking for a new queer band to play with, perhaps with more fangs and claws because it seems like thats the right way to go.
June 1, 2024
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!
Rating is 1.5 stars rounded up.
To preface this review, graphic novels are not typically my jam because I like to be in the characters' heads and know what they think. Usually graphic novels or comic make up for this with cool looking art and interesting narratives. However, I didn't get that here.
The art could have used some finesse. The cover art looks pretty good, but when looking at the interior it doesn't match in terms of quality. I feel like some of the drawings were rushed; there were minor inconsistencies in the character design and tangents in the linework that could be quickly edited. I liked the colour palette though!
Moving on to the plot, there is a storyline that has to do with deafness and the way that this character deals with their deafness. I'm not sure if its my place to say so, given that I am abled, but it rubbed me the wrong way and frankly feels rather insensitive towards deaf or disabled people. This character is partially deaf from a childhood incident and feels insecure about their deafness, using "magic" to give them the ability to hear, but is insistent on utilising that magic 24/7 to avoid being deaf. However, after this was revealed and the character was reassured etc. etc. there was no character arc where they learn to overcome this insecurity and accept their deafness, not to mention that they continue using the magical solution to deafness and it's never acknowledged again. Using deafness as a plot device like this feels disrespectful, but I'm not deaf so any deaf people who disagree can share their thoughts with me.
As for the characters, I wish they were given more time to grow! Large part of the conflict is between Izzy and Delilah, and personally, I'm 100% on Delilah's side. I think Izzy has main character immunity, where she is the one being wronged, but never in the wrong. One prominent reason for their dispute is that Izzy is a perfectionist and forces her bands to rehearse and always finds fault with their playing, but this doesn't happen with Wolfpitch, for some reason. I would have liked to see some conflict between the band members over the music, rather than personal issues, that they would have to learn to collaborate and play together, which I feel is pretty vital for stories about bands. This whole book focuses on Izzy's issues, and I requested this ARC for band content! There's hints of the other characters having problems of their own that are kind of ignored. Delilah is said to have issues with her Mom who is negligent, but this is brushed over, and surely Geraldine has some trauma from dying? And she died pretty recently. Also it was mentioned that Geraldine lost her ability to improvise solos after dying, which I thought would be a significant plot point, except that it's never resolved. Also Izzy and Delilah have zero chemistry. I felt legit frustration reading their interactions.
One more thing that bugged me is that the world-building doesn't feel fleshed out. Izzy and her parents are the only werewolves that appear, and Geraldine is the only ghost. All the other characters are humans, but they don't find Izzy's and Geraldine's existences odd, which implied that ghosts and werewolves (at least) are normal in this world. Except that they're the only ones who appear. I don't need a full list of the local werewolf population in this town, I would just like to see some supernatural people in the background to give this world some depth.
Anyway, this had a lot of promise. I requested this arc because I love bands and the supernatural so this seemed right up my alley. Until it wasn't.
Rating is 1.5 stars rounded up.
To preface this review, graphic novels are not typically my jam because I like to be in the characters' heads and know what they think. Usually graphic novels or comic make up for this with cool looking art and interesting narratives. However, I didn't get that here.
The art could have used some finesse. The cover art looks pretty good, but when looking at the interior it doesn't match in terms of quality. I feel like some of the drawings were rushed; there were minor inconsistencies in the character design and tangents in the linework that could be quickly edited. I liked the colour palette though!
Moving on to the plot, there is a storyline that has to do with deafness and the way that this character deals with their deafness. I'm not sure if its my place to say so, given that I am abled, but it rubbed me the wrong way and frankly feels rather insensitive towards deaf or disabled people. This character is partially deaf from a childhood incident and feels insecure about their deafness, using "magic" to give them the ability to hear, but is insistent on utilising that magic 24/7 to avoid being deaf. However, after this was revealed and the character was reassured etc. etc. there was no character arc where they learn to overcome this insecurity and accept their deafness, not to mention that they continue using the magical solution to deafness and it's never acknowledged again. Using deafness as a plot device like this feels disrespectful, but I'm not deaf so any deaf people who disagree can share their thoughts with me.
As for the characters, I wish they were given more time to grow! Large part of the conflict is between Izzy and Delilah, and personally, I'm 100% on Delilah's side. I think Izzy has main character immunity, where she is the one being wronged, but never in the wrong. One prominent reason for their dispute is that Izzy is a perfectionist and forces her bands to rehearse and always finds fault with their playing, but this doesn't happen with Wolfpitch, for some reason. I would have liked to see some conflict between the band members over the music, rather than personal issues, that they would have to learn to collaborate and play together, which I feel is pretty vital for stories about bands. This whole book focuses on Izzy's issues, and I requested this ARC for band content! There's hints of the other characters having problems of their own that are kind of ignored. Delilah is said to have issues with her Mom who is negligent, but this is brushed over, and surely Geraldine has some trauma from dying? And she died pretty recently. Also it was mentioned that Geraldine lost her ability to improvise solos after dying, which I thought would be a significant plot point, except that it's never resolved. Also Izzy and Delilah have zero chemistry. I felt legit frustration reading their interactions.
One more thing that bugged me is that the world-building doesn't feel fleshed out. Izzy and her parents are the only werewolves that appear, and Geraldine is the only ghost. All the other characters are humans, but they don't find Izzy's and Geraldine's existences odd, which implied that ghosts and werewolves (at least) are normal in this world. Except that they're the only ones who appear. I don't need a full list of the local werewolf population in this town, I would just like to see some supernatural people in the background to give this world some depth.
Anyway, this had a lot of promise. I requested this arc because I love bands and the supernatural so this seemed right up my alley. Until it wasn't.
May 17, 2024
Thank you to NETGALLEY for letting me read this early 🙏🏾.
I sat this book review for a while because I wanted to make sure I got my thoughts together. I do love the concept of the music and finding people who love the same sound as you do and play as good, too. I love that part of the story when all three of the girls come together and realize they sound better together than separate. The backstory of Geraldine ans how she became a ghost and why she was scared to play anything else but the same songs over and over again before someone else gave her the confidence again to play other music with remembering that tragic night of what happen was do really well and I enjoyed Geraldine alot. I also wanted to know how she became a milkshake even after the story. ( or maybe she must have liked them a lot to become one).
Now when it come to the two main leads Delilah and Izzy, I didn't care for the romance because it felt rushed and I understand Delilah didn't like what Izzy did when they were younger basically taking what she was trying to build a path for herself and make her own way. BUT Delilah has to realize that sometimes someone will sound better or make something play better. When it comes to music so her being mad at izzy for taking the college scholarship was a bit much, and her making fun of Izzy every time something didn't work for her rub me the wrong way. Now Izzy is another story I do like the supernatural aspect of the story because of izzy losing something very important to her and using that supernatural part to make it up for being able to play music. But not telling other what happen to you ( which I understand why because wouldn't understand or wouldn't care but still telling others would help alot) it would help so people would get mad at her everytime goes wrong. They think it her super hearing, but it was something else. That is why she was able to stay in the band for long until now with Delilah and Geraldine.
I do like how everything came full circle and every start to communicate with each other. But they should have done that from the beginning it would have felt a lot in the story. I really did enjoy this story. I wish it was long to see the girls on the tour.
I sat this book review for a while because I wanted to make sure I got my thoughts together. I do love the concept of the music and finding people who love the same sound as you do and play as good, too. I love that part of the story when all three of the girls come together and realize they sound better together than separate. The backstory of Geraldine ans how she became a ghost and why she was scared to play anything else but the same songs over and over again before someone else gave her the confidence again to play other music with remembering that tragic night of what happen was do really well and I enjoyed Geraldine alot. I also wanted to know how she became a milkshake even after the story. ( or maybe she must have liked them a lot to become one).
Now when it come to the two main leads Delilah and Izzy, I didn't care for the romance because it felt rushed and I understand Delilah didn't like what Izzy did when they were younger basically taking what she was trying to build a path for herself and make her own way. BUT Delilah has to realize that sometimes someone will sound better or make something play better. When it comes to music so her being mad at izzy for taking the college scholarship was a bit much, and her making fun of Izzy every time something didn't work for her rub me the wrong way. Now Izzy is another story I do like the supernatural aspect of the story because of izzy losing something very important to her and using that supernatural part to make it up for being able to play music. But not telling other what happen to you ( which I understand why because wouldn't understand or wouldn't care but still telling others would help alot) it would help so people would get mad at her everytime goes wrong. They think it her super hearing, but it was something else. That is why she was able to stay in the band for long until now with Delilah and Geraldine.
I do like how everything came full circle and every start to communicate with each other. But they should have done that from the beginning it would have felt a lot in the story. I really did enjoy this story. I wish it was long to see the girls on the tour.
May 31, 2024
Summary:
Izzy is known to be a bit of a snob in the musical world. It's not her fault – as a werewolf, she has some of the best ears around, especially when it comes to music. Thus, she expects the best of her fellow bandmates.
That admittedly makes it pretty difficult to find a band that's willing to stick with her. That is until Izzy runs the perfect drummer and jazz pianist. They're perfect, inspired, and just as dedicated to perfection as Izzy.
Review:
I love checking out new graphic novels by creatives I (personally) have never heard of. Wolfpitch was a unique and entertaining delight, with the perfect blend of music, paranormal elements, and compelling characters.
Ironically enough, the characters are very human. Each one has desires and flaws, and their personalities absolutely shine throughout this volume. It was, without a doubt, my favorite part of the entire story.
Okay, that was one of my favorite parts. I also adored the artwork, which utilized a fantastic color palette. It helped to enhance that creative vibe while giving it a very unique feel. Given how much I enjoyed the art style and story, I should probably check out Balazs Lorinczi's other works (Doughnuts and Doom).
Highlights:
YA Graphic Novel
LGBT+
Paranormal Band
Werewolves & Ghosts
Thanks to Top Shelf Productions and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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Izzy is known to be a bit of a snob in the musical world. It's not her fault – as a werewolf, she has some of the best ears around, especially when it comes to music. Thus, she expects the best of her fellow bandmates.
That admittedly makes it pretty difficult to find a band that's willing to stick with her. That is until Izzy runs the perfect drummer and jazz pianist. They're perfect, inspired, and just as dedicated to perfection as Izzy.
Review:
I love checking out new graphic novels by creatives I (personally) have never heard of. Wolfpitch was a unique and entertaining delight, with the perfect blend of music, paranormal elements, and compelling characters.
Ironically enough, the characters are very human. Each one has desires and flaws, and their personalities absolutely shine throughout this volume. It was, without a doubt, my favorite part of the entire story.
Okay, that was one of my favorite parts. I also adored the artwork, which utilized a fantastic color palette. It helped to enhance that creative vibe while giving it a very unique feel. Given how much I enjoyed the art style and story, I should probably check out Balazs Lorinczi's other works (Doughnuts and Doom).
Highlights:
YA Graphic Novel
LGBT+
Paranormal Band
Werewolves & Ghosts
Thanks to Top Shelf Productions and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
You Can Also Find Me On:
Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks | Quirky Cat's Comics | The Book Review Crew | Monkeys Fighting Robots | Storygraph | Bookhype | Bookstagram | Twitter | Tumblr | Reedsy
April 29, 2024
I was excited to review Wolfpitch by Balazs Lorinczi, and I have to say that the book lived up to my expectations. This was a fun read!
I was initially drawn to this book based solely on the cover. It is a gorgeous looking cover, and I saw a ghost and a werewolf on the cover playing instruments. Are you kidding me? Sign me up. This is what I want. It sounds awesome.
The book stars our main character Izzy who is a bass-playing werewolf with excellent hearing. After being kicked out of her band the Iguanoids following a falling out, Izzy stumbles upon a ghost named Geraldine Dukes playing the piano. They decide to strike out on their own and form the band Wolfpitch.
The pair then run into Izzy’s rival Delilah who is always giving Izzy a hard time. The romantic tension is high as Delilah, an excellent and popular drummer, joins Wolfpitch. This is when the story shines.
The artwork and color scheme from Lorinczi was beautiful. I thought all of the characters were unique looking and conveyed emotions well.
I thought the book was really cute and does a great job at portraying a young, blossoming romance. The book is LGBTQ+ friendly, and you should give it a read if you see it. You’ll have a great time.
Thank you Netgalley and IDW Publishing for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
I was initially drawn to this book based solely on the cover. It is a gorgeous looking cover, and I saw a ghost and a werewolf on the cover playing instruments. Are you kidding me? Sign me up. This is what I want. It sounds awesome.
The book stars our main character Izzy who is a bass-playing werewolf with excellent hearing. After being kicked out of her band the Iguanoids following a falling out, Izzy stumbles upon a ghost named Geraldine Dukes playing the piano. They decide to strike out on their own and form the band Wolfpitch.
The pair then run into Izzy’s rival Delilah who is always giving Izzy a hard time. The romantic tension is high as Delilah, an excellent and popular drummer, joins Wolfpitch. This is when the story shines.
The artwork and color scheme from Lorinczi was beautiful. I thought all of the characters were unique looking and conveyed emotions well.
I thought the book was really cute and does a great job at portraying a young, blossoming romance. The book is LGBTQ+ friendly, and you should give it a read if you see it. You’ll have a great time.
Thank you Netgalley and IDW Publishing for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
May 16, 2024
Thanks to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read the 'Wolfpitch' ARC.
The story of three girls who manage to find a point in common despite being completely different from each other: music. A wonderful, funny and easy-going story that makes you smile and reflect at the same time. I must admit that I decided to give this arc a chance for the queer component which, with its 'enemies-to-lovers' made me dream. But I didn't expect to see on the one hand a toxic relationship regarding a particular friendship, as well as to see the representation of a deaf person and her experience in this regard. How nice, happy to have read this graphic!!
Ringrazio NetGalley per avermi dato l'occasione di leggere l'ARC di 'Wolfpitch'.
La storia di tre ragazze che riescono a trovare un punto in comune nonostante siano completamente diverse tra di loro: la musica. Una storia meravigliosa, divertente e spigliata che fa sorridere e allo stesso tempo riflettere. Devo ammettere di aver deciso di dare un'occasione a quest'arc per la componente queer che, con il suo 'enemies-to-lovers' mi ha fatto sognare. Ma non mi aspettavo invece di vedere da una parte una relazione tossica riguardante una particolare amicizia, così come di vedere la rappresentazione di una persona sorda e la sua esperienza a riguardo. Che bello, felice di aver letto questa graphic!!
The story of three girls who manage to find a point in common despite being completely different from each other: music. A wonderful, funny and easy-going story that makes you smile and reflect at the same time. I must admit that I decided to give this arc a chance for the queer component which, with its 'enemies-to-lovers' made me dream. But I didn't expect to see on the one hand a toxic relationship regarding a particular friendship, as well as to see the representation of a deaf person and her experience in this regard. How nice, happy to have read this graphic!!
Ringrazio NetGalley per avermi dato l'occasione di leggere l'ARC di 'Wolfpitch'.
La storia di tre ragazze che riescono a trovare un punto in comune nonostante siano completamente diverse tra di loro: la musica. Una storia meravigliosa, divertente e spigliata che fa sorridere e allo stesso tempo riflettere. Devo ammettere di aver deciso di dare un'occasione a quest'arc per la componente queer che, con il suo 'enemies-to-lovers' mi ha fatto sognare. Ma non mi aspettavo invece di vedere da una parte una relazione tossica riguardante una particolare amicizia, così come di vedere la rappresentazione di una persona sorda e la sua esperienza a riguardo. Che bello, felice di aver letto questa graphic!!
March 20, 2024
{2,5}
This was a short, relaxing read. I love reading comics when I get the chance to, so I was really looking forward to this.
I loved the art style and the character designs. However, their personalities were a whole different story. I was glad they weren't flat or anything, but at some point they were actually a bit... too much, in my opinion.
The thing is, it was way too short for the story to actually flower. The romance was extremely fast for a "enemies to lovers" as some described it. I got the whole "I hate you" part and they both had their good motives for disliking each other, but then the romance came in suddenly and fast, with little to no preparations. It's not entirely a bad thing, but personally I like slow burns. However, as an artist, I get how time consuming making a comic is, so I don't blame at all the author for making the romance so fast. I just wish that perhaps it started in another moment.
In conclusion, I felt like this fell a little flat. It was a cute romcom, but that's about it. While I generally love a fluffy comic, I just didn’t connect to this one.
Thank you so much to NetGalley and also North Star Edition for giving me the opportunity to read this book in advance!
This was a short, relaxing read. I love reading comics when I get the chance to, so I was really looking forward to this.
I loved the art style and the character designs. However, their personalities were a whole different story. I was glad they weren't flat or anything, but at some point they were actually a bit... too much, in my opinion.
The thing is, it was way too short for the story to actually flower. The romance was extremely fast for a "enemies to lovers" as some described it. I got the whole "I hate you" part and they both had their good motives for disliking each other, but then the romance came in suddenly and fast, with little to no preparations. It's not entirely a bad thing, but personally I like slow burns. However, as an artist, I get how time consuming making a comic is, so I don't blame at all the author for making the romance so fast. I just wish that perhaps it started in another moment.
In conclusion, I felt like this fell a little flat. It was a cute romcom, but that's about it. While I generally love a fluffy comic, I just didn’t connect to this one.
Thank you so much to NetGalley and also North Star Edition for giving me the opportunity to read this book in advance!
April 1, 2024
Thank you so much to Netgalley for an e-ARC of this graphic novel! I loved this so much, I was immediately drawn in by the illustration style, which is super cool and unique, as well as the gorgeous colors used throughout. I especially noticed that the illustrator was amazing at encapsulating the emotions and personalities of the characters with their facial expressions. The cast of characters was also extremely diverse, with lots of representation (queer, disabled, POC, etc.) which I always love to see, and all of them had a comprehensive and sufficiently explained backstory, something I feel is often lacking in graphic novels. There were also some adorable and creative additions to the story which I thought made it super fun to read, like Geraldine being a ghost made of milkshakes! The only thing I did not like was that the romance felt a bit rushed to me; at the beginning, I loved the enemies-to-lovers hate-hookup that was happening, however afterwards it seemed like Delilah and Izzy were completely in love despite not talking to each other about their feelings or anything after hooking up. I just wish this aspect was explored a bit more, but still I really really loved reading this and give it 5/5 stars!!
March 25, 2024
Wolfpitch by Balazs Lorinczi is a graphic novel that touches on topics such a disabilities, passions, and LGBTQ+ romance. The simple and sweet graphic novel was a heartwarming story of love, second chances, and pursuing your dreams despite any so-called ailments you may have. The novel was extremely cute. There were parts in which I found the main character to be obnoxious, but it did add to the character development. I feel as if the author slid over some parts of the story. The villain of the story would pop in randomly, but the relationship to the main characters felt underdeveloped. It felt needlessly cruel with no repercussions. I feel like there should have been more to this to make a true impact. I did enjoy the romance between the two main characters. It was ridiculous but in a fun way. The heat between the two when they were arguing - sheeeeesh. I think it was very abrupt after that, however. The relationship should have been more developed before ripping them apart and ultimately bringing them back together. I did enjoy this graphic novel, the world and the art is super cute and fun to be in for awhile. However, the story itself felt... underdone.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 26, 2024
Wolfpitch is a light fun fantasy for teens! There are a lot of diverse women and LGBTQIA+ representation in this graphic novel. The characters are all unique and have their own issues they are dealing with while coming together to make music. Also, a milkshake ghost? Say no more. I loved that the characters were strong but still vulnerable in different ways and they were each relatable. The three main characters have so much personality and none of them have to take a backseat to let another one shine. The story focuses a lot on building relationships, whether friendship or something more, and on the importance of communication. The musical aspect brings the story to life and is really fun plus the artwork and coloring are beautiful. Overall, it's a very cute graphic novel for teens and young adults that I think would be a great addition to any collection.
I voluntarily read and reviewed a digital ARC from IDW Publishing | Top Shelf Productions via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I voluntarily read and reviewed a digital ARC from IDW Publishing | Top Shelf Productions via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
June 30, 2024
I picked this up based just on the name and there being a werewolf on the cover. And it was worth it.
Cute graphic novel about three young women forming a band. Izzy is a werewolf, Geraldine is a ghost and Delilah is a human. There's some conflict and tensions. Delilah has a chip on her shoulder about Izzy, Izzy struggles with not pissing people off (wolf ears are more acute and notice audio flaws more easily than lame human ears) and Geraldine's been out of the game for a while after her tragic, musically-related death.
The story's pretty good with some good emotional beats. It's light-hearted but everyone has some emotional baggage to deal with so the book has some depth and in a way to make them relatable.
Balazs is very good artist. The color scheme, as you can tell from the cover pic, is pastels and skews toward the trans colors. There is some sapphic romance and I'm certain adversary and general ass Dylan is either transmasc or non-binary.
Balazs draws pretty good werewolves. And importantly, Izzy has a fluffy tail!
Cute graphic novel about three young women forming a band. Izzy is a werewolf, Geraldine is a ghost and Delilah is a human. There's some conflict and tensions. Delilah has a chip on her shoulder about Izzy, Izzy struggles with not pissing people off (wolf ears are more acute and notice audio flaws more easily than lame human ears) and Geraldine's been out of the game for a while after her tragic, musically-related death.
The story's pretty good with some good emotional beats. It's light-hearted but everyone has some emotional baggage to deal with so the book has some depth and in a way to make them relatable.
Balazs is very good artist. The color scheme, as you can tell from the cover pic, is pastels and skews toward the trans colors. There is some sapphic romance and I'm certain adversary and general ass Dylan is either transmasc or non-binary.
Balazs draws pretty good werewolves. And importantly, Izzy has a fluffy tail!
June 11, 2025
Wolfpitch is a fun YA graphic novel that blends music, the supernatural, and a touch of romance. The story follows Izzy, a werewolf who puts together a band to compete in a Battle of the Bands.
I really enjoyed the art style—it’s vibrant and expressive, perfectly matching the supernatural tone of the story. While there’s an enemies-to-lovers f/f romance, the real standout for me was the friendship between Izzy and Geraldine. Geraldine stole the show, and her dynamic with Izzy was more compelling than the romance itself. I found myself wanting more backstory on both characters, especially to deepen the emotional stakes.
My biggest critique is that the plot felt a bit light overall. A stronger narrative arc and more character development, particularly for Izzy and Geraldine, would have added depth and made me more invested in their journey and their band’s success.
That said, if you’re in the mood for a fast, quirky read with striking artwork, supernatural band drama, and a sapphic twist, Wolfpitch is definitely worth picking up.
I really enjoyed the art style—it’s vibrant and expressive, perfectly matching the supernatural tone of the story. While there’s an enemies-to-lovers f/f romance, the real standout for me was the friendship between Izzy and Geraldine. Geraldine stole the show, and her dynamic with Izzy was more compelling than the romance itself. I found myself wanting more backstory on both characters, especially to deepen the emotional stakes.
My biggest critique is that the plot felt a bit light overall. A stronger narrative arc and more character development, particularly for Izzy and Geraldine, would have added depth and made me more invested in their journey and their band’s success.
That said, if you’re in the mood for a fast, quirky read with striking artwork, supernatural band drama, and a sapphic twist, Wolfpitch is definitely worth picking up.
April 14, 2024
Themes / Representation:
Enemies to Lovers
Music
Deaf MC / Hearing Loss
Sapphic Relationship
Spanish Heritage
Paranormal
Werewolves
Ghosts
Creating a Band
Delilah, Izzy and Geraldine are in a brand new band. Can they work out their differences to win at Battle of the Bands?
This was a quick LGBTQ+ graphic novel about music. The artwork was nice and I liked the colours and aesthetic used - mainly a palette of pinks and purples throughout. However I just didn’t care about the characters or story. Everyone was very dramatic and the plot was mainly just the band arguing with each other which wasn’t very fun to read. I think the plot could have been fleshed out more or shortened to get the important aspects across, without all the silly arguments throughout.
I’m still excited to read more from this creator, I think some other stories by them could really surprise me!
Thank you to the publisher via NetGalley for providing me an e-copy of this graphic novel to read and review.
Enemies to Lovers
Music
Deaf MC / Hearing Loss
Sapphic Relationship
Spanish Heritage
Paranormal
Werewolves
Ghosts
Creating a Band
Delilah, Izzy and Geraldine are in a brand new band. Can they work out their differences to win at Battle of the Bands?
This was a quick LGBTQ+ graphic novel about music. The artwork was nice and I liked the colours and aesthetic used - mainly a palette of pinks and purples throughout. However I just didn’t care about the characters or story. Everyone was very dramatic and the plot was mainly just the band arguing with each other which wasn’t very fun to read. I think the plot could have been fleshed out more or shortened to get the important aspects across, without all the silly arguments throughout.
I’m still excited to read more from this creator, I think some other stories by them could really surprise me!
Thank you to the publisher via NetGalley for providing me an e-copy of this graphic novel to read and review.
April 20, 2024
I was familiar with the author's first release, Doughnuts and Doom, so I was super excited to dive into this one!
Wolfpitch is similarly short and sweet. This graphic novel tells the tale of a band of magical misfits - a werewolf, a ghost and a grumpy drummer - hoping to make great music and win the Battle Of Bands. I adored the creative take on familiar magical folk, and that it included sweet treats in the plot as a nod to Doughnuts and Doom. The story format doesn't allow for a lot of depth to the characters, but they do have individual journeys and personal challenges to overcome that I found endearing. It's a light read that's bound to make you feel good.
If you're into tales that are musical, magical, sweet and looking for LGBTQ+ and disability representation, give this one a go!
✨ Disclaimer ✨ I received a free copy of this book and this is my honest review.
Wolfpitch is similarly short and sweet. This graphic novel tells the tale of a band of magical misfits - a werewolf, a ghost and a grumpy drummer - hoping to make great music and win the Battle Of Bands. I adored the creative take on familiar magical folk, and that it included sweet treats in the plot as a nod to Doughnuts and Doom. The story format doesn't allow for a lot of depth to the characters, but they do have individual journeys and personal challenges to overcome that I found endearing. It's a light read that's bound to make you feel good.
If you're into tales that are musical, magical, sweet and looking for LGBTQ+ and disability representation, give this one a go!
✨ Disclaimer ✨ I received a free copy of this book and this is my honest review.
June 27, 2024
4.75/5
THIS WAS SO FUN TO READ. Sorry for the shouting but also not sorry. We love an all-girl rock band and add supernatural aspects to it? Sold. The illustrations were amazing. I loved the story so much I made my wife read the book as well. We are both obsessed. I hope this author has more amazing books like this in the future. I reread it a couple times before the time was up.
Izzy is a werewolf that wants to create an amazing band but due to her ears no one is good enough, until she meets a ghost that just so happens to be one of her favorite artists. Along with Delilah who Izzy doesn’t get along with all that well (or does she?) Will they be able to win a competition against Delilah’s ex-bandmates?
This story not only was enjoyable to read it showcased struggles and challenges a lot of people face and how to work through them. I need more stories like this in my life.
THIS WAS SO FUN TO READ. Sorry for the shouting but also not sorry. We love an all-girl rock band and add supernatural aspects to it? Sold. The illustrations were amazing. I loved the story so much I made my wife read the book as well. We are both obsessed. I hope this author has more amazing books like this in the future. I reread it a couple times before the time was up.
Izzy is a werewolf that wants to create an amazing band but due to her ears no one is good enough, until she meets a ghost that just so happens to be one of her favorite artists. Along with Delilah who Izzy doesn’t get along with all that well (or does she?) Will they be able to win a competition against Delilah’s ex-bandmates?
This story not only was enjoyable to read it showcased struggles and challenges a lot of people face and how to work through them. I need more stories like this in my life.
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