This was a one sitting book - it probably only took 30min, if that, to go through. Other than some author's notes at the end, and a few words sprinkled in images throughout, this is all visual. I'd grabbed the physical book at a library sale. 

I've read a lot about the relocation during WW2 ... parents sending their children off to a safer place to live. I've read several books about different immigrant experiences. Another graphic novel, Persepolis, has some similarities (featuring a child growing up during a revolution, violence, parents choosing to send her away). This was less stark than that one (which is actually considered non-fiction), and this, while inspired by similar experiences, is a "novel" creation. 

I enjoyed the artwork here, and the background story of the love of books and the comfort they can bring. While she suffered some bullying (why do we humans have to be so cruel?) the care of the foster parents was very inspiring (and unfortunately NOT the experience for all children in similar situations). The art, and the use of color (and black/grays) reminded me a little of the graphic novel adaptation of The Giver  - also with those small spots of color. Unique and draws the eye, and the imagery of color being added to her world through knowledge and books.

I'm afraid I don't really get the title ... I thought the character name was going to be Isla, but it's Marisol. I guess "isla" is Spanish for Island. Going from Cuba to NewYork. It still didn't really hit me as far as a title goes.