‘Aquicorn Cove’ Review – Balmy Breezy Graphic Novel

The first few pages of the graphic novel ‘Aquicorn Cove’ by K. O’Neill immediately reminded me of the underrated Japanese animated movie called ‘Ponyo’. Both stories are set against a gorgeous sea-side town and have some magical water creatures in them. But apart from the basic setting, the tales are quite different from each other.

Plot overview – Young Lana goes to her seaside hometown with her father and helps the locals recuperate from the after-effects of a terrible storm. A simple trip home turns magical when Lana rescues a seahorse-like creature and learns about the fascinating underwater species whose way of life is being threatened due to over-fishing and exploitation of their resources by humans.

K. O’Neill’s art in the graphic novel is simple yet dreamy and I loved reading the breezy story. It’s a lovely children’s fantasy book that attempts to explain the problems of over-fishing and its damaging effects on coral reefs in a simple manner. I really enjoyed the illustrations and Lana’s little adventure in her hometown.

‘Aquicorn Cove’ may not be a very engaging read for older readers but is a balmy breezy graphic novel that makes you want to go on an underwater adventure.

It’s a 5/5 from me.