I previously read Watersnakes by Tony Sandoval, and loved the artwork. When I was invited to read 1000 Storms, I was excited! I couldn’t wait to see the new adventures and gorgeous illustrations.
The artwork is gorgeous, which is expected. Beautiful and ethereal with a bordering menacing darkness. Its ephemeral nature complements the narrative beautifully as we follow Lisa in her in-between age and her in-between life. She tries to remain young and cling to childhood memories but cannot escape growing up. The narrative follows her struggles with loneliness and growing up and the artwork fills in the descriptive gaps, keeping it a short and enjoyable read without feeling shortchanged.
Would I recommend Watersnakes by Tony Sandoval? Absolutely, though keep in mind, I don’t know if I would particularly recommend it to children or tweens.
