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skydragxn's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying, Homophobia, and Car accident
ashlightgrayson's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I appreciated this iteration of Raven. The story starts with a car accident which leaves her with mild amnesia. This adds an extra layer of depth to Raven getting to know herself and the nature of her powers. She is taken in by her foster aunt and cousin and finds herself adapting to high school. She is reasonably reserved, but she is able to form a close relationship with her cousin and aunt and make friends. I appreciated that there is an exploration of African witchcraft in conjunction with the revelation of Raven's connection to Trigon. Themes like homophobia, the importance of trust in relationships, found family, and self discovery are all addressed within the narrative. It was a refreshing take on Raven that should be easy to get into for new readers.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Car accident
Minor: Death of parent
baylaurels's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I ended up accidentally reading this series out of order, and began with the Beast Boy book instead. I had no prior familiarity with the Teen Titans beyond the surface level, and was able to follow both books fine despite the mix up and lack of other knowledge.
I enjoyed the art style and simple color palette!
The plot is a little predictable, thanks to the need to be an origin story and the younger target demographic. The side characters aren't terribly fleshed out, and I think this installment suffers from a lot of the problems as Beast Boy's story, in that the primary function is to have them discover their powers and leave home to meet each other.
I'm a little hesitant about the inclusion of Louisiana Voodoo, and the way it is kind of lumped in with the superhero powers and Raven's supernatural heritage, given that I don't believe the author is from this background herself. I have been looking for own-voices reviews addressing this concern, and will edit this review to link any that I find.
Overall not a new favorite, but I'm still interested in continuing with future installments.
I enjoyed the art style and simple color palette!
The plot is a little predictable, thanks to the need to be an origin story and the younger target demographic. The side characters aren't terribly fleshed out, and I think this installment suffers from a lot of the problems as Beast Boy's story, in that the primary function is to have them discover their powers and leave home to meet each other.
I'm a little hesitant about the inclusion of Louisiana Voodoo, and the way it is kind of lumped in with the superhero powers and Raven's supernatural heritage, given that I don't believe the author is from this background herself. I have been looking for own-voices reviews addressing this concern, and will edit this review to link any that I find.
Overall not a new favorite, but I'm still interested in continuing with future installments.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Death of parent, and Death
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Bullying, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, and Violence
fatal car accident, non-fatal choking, brief instance of homophobia, mild bullying, anxiety, genre-typical very mild violence/peril ghosts, and demonsehmannky's review
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
What a fun ride! Raven has always been one of my very favorite characters, ever since the days of the original Teen Titans animation on Cartoon Network and I loved this retelling of her story. I liked that she has an actual past and an actual family in this one. And the coloring and illustrations! To die for.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Car accident, and Death
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Medical content and Medical trauma
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