A teenage girl searching for answers on her mother's death and the horror that is transforming her mind and body.
Once you get into this graphic novel, which might take a little bit, the characters are likeable and some horrible. They make you feel the way you should which terror, fear and a little hope for our main character.
The art is good reminds me of anime and manga. Only thing it is the type anime manga art I dislike. I am not a fan of the gory, and bloody art. Maybe that is because in high school art class we watched the anime Akira over and over. It was really gross and that is how I found some of the art. It's really great art just not a fan of the theme.
I read this because I heard good things about it and Neil Gaiman had a good quote about it. I will probably read volume two to find out what happens. Once I got through the beginning which is a little vague in storytelling wise but starts to come together at the end. Still worth a read.
Once you get into this graphic novel, which might take a little bit, the characters are likeable and some horrible. They make you feel the way you should which terror, fear and a little hope for our main character.
The art is good reminds me of anime and manga. Only thing it is the type anime manga art I dislike. I am not a fan of the gory, and bloody art. Maybe that is because in high school art class we watched the anime Akira over and over. It was really gross and that is how I found some of the art. It's really great art just not a fan of the theme.
I read this because I heard good things about it and Neil Gaiman had a good quote about it. I will probably read volume two to find out what happens. Once I got through the beginning which is a little vague in storytelling wise but starts to come together at the end. Still worth a read.
Much of the art in this book is very pretty, but I judge comic artists by how well they draw horses, and the horses in this book are, at times, embarrassingly bad. The artist obviously never referred to photo references, instead relying on his imagination, and the results are predictably cringe-worthy. This is a good indicator that the artist didn't care much about what he was doing, and I prefer not to waste time on lazy art.
All the characters in this book either look like perfect magazine models, or they are grotesque caricatures. The female characters are consistently objectified for the male gaze, and there is profuse and extreme violence throughout the book. This book could also really use trigger warnings for child abuse and rape, and lacks any, which is why I stopped reading partway through.
Sloppy, stereotypical, promotes violence as entertainment, and is not worth my time. 1.5 stars.
All the characters in this book either look like perfect magazine models, or they are grotesque caricatures. The female characters are consistently objectified for the male gaze, and there is profuse and extreme violence throughout the book. This book could also really use trigger warnings for child abuse and rape, and lacks any, which is why I stopped reading partway through.
Sloppy, stereotypical, promotes violence as entertainment, and is not worth my time. 1.5 stars.
I really loved this dark and steampunky fantasy graphic novel. The illustration is amazingly beautiful and the story is unique and engaging. It's very intriguing to watch our heroine struggle between wanting to be more powerful through her connection to this monster (especially since she's been in a lot of bad situations) and watching her be concerned about how much damage she can do to those around her with this power.
The world is incredibly interesting as well. There is a lot of world building here and I loved the steampunky fantasy world we are introduced to. You just scratch the surface of all the complexities of this world in this book and I can't wait to read more books and delve deeper into it.
Additionally I loved the talking cats; I mean you can't go wrong with talking cats...even if they are slightly evil at times in this book. I can't wait to meet more types of species and monsters.
The illustration is absolutely beautiful; it's done in dark lush tones and adds a ton to the story. The novel is easy to follow and highly entertaining.
There are tons of strong female characters in here as well and I always enjoy that. From the heroine, to her companions, to the villains...there are many intriguing strong female characters throughout.
Overall this was amazing graphic novel and I am excited to read more about this story and world. The characters are complex and amazing and the whole story and artwork is beautifully put together.
The world is incredibly interesting as well. There is a lot of world building here and I loved the steampunky fantasy world we are introduced to. You just scratch the surface of all the complexities of this world in this book and I can't wait to read more books and delve deeper into it.
Additionally I loved the talking cats; I mean you can't go wrong with talking cats...even if they are slightly evil at times in this book. I can't wait to meet more types of species and monsters.
The illustration is absolutely beautiful; it's done in dark lush tones and adds a ton to the story. The novel is easy to follow and highly entertaining.
There are tons of strong female characters in here as well and I always enjoy that. From the heroine, to her companions, to the villains...there are many intriguing strong female characters throughout.
Overall this was amazing graphic novel and I am excited to read more about this story and world. The characters are complex and amazing and the whole story and artwork is beautifully put together.
I really enjoyed this book. The art is amazing! I stared at each page in depth and was always taken aback on how beautiful it was. I enjoyed the characters and the fast pace. I was a bit confused on what was going on though. I think I have the gist of it but not quite sure. Looking forward to the next volume!
