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mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
I received this graphic novel from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
I just cannot get the words out for this book, so I will just write a short review instead. IT was fun! Tons of fun! About a boy who can do magic, two girls who are friends (though much more given some scenes, eep) and them getting stuck in a blood cult and having to run or else they get sacrificed. I loved the characters and wanted to learn all I could about them. I enjoyed each page, though at times it felt a bit as if I had missed a previous book (something I sometimes have with US comics/GN). I loved seeing them run through a ruined/sunken city and getting to the tower. Though that leader dude has to stop holding endless speeches, I just tuned out.
And now I definitely need more! I want to see them go to Cooktown (and eat all the food).
The art was fab!
I just cannot get the words out for this book, so I will just write a short review instead. IT was fun! Tons of fun! About a boy who can do magic, two girls who are friends (though much more given some scenes, eep) and them getting stuck in a blood cult and having to run or else they get sacrificed. I loved the characters and wanted to learn all I could about them. I enjoyed each page, though at times it felt a bit as if I had missed a previous book (something I sometimes have with US comics/GN). I loved seeing them run through a ruined/sunken city and getting to the tower. Though that leader dude has to stop holding endless speeches, I just tuned out.
And now I definitely need more! I want to see them go to Cooktown (and eat all the food).
The art was fab!
geekwayne's review against another edition
4.0
'The Sunken Tower' with story and art by Tait Howard is about a group of adventurers trying to make an escape.
Dig is on his way to the the market when his bag breaks. To make things worse, he is captured by Blood Cultists and taken into a cave. His cellmates Iana and Crina have a plan and with Dig's magic power, they decided to make their escape.
This was a fun quick read. I liked the odd characters and the bright colorful art. I'm sure there could be more adventures with these characters, and I'd gladly read them.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
Dig is on his way to the the market when his bag breaks. To make things worse, he is captured by Blood Cultists and taken into a cave. His cellmates Iana and Crina have a plan and with Dig's magic power, they decided to make their escape.
This was a fun quick read. I liked the odd characters and the bright colorful art. I'm sure there could be more adventures with these characters, and I'd gladly read them.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
lillanaa's review against another edition
4.0
This book was received as an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
This book was so cute! I love the art and the story, but could've done with a little less of the tropiness. I get that it's a kids book, but it felt a little lower age range than what it was advertised at. The casual inclusion of LGBT characters was a welcome change, it didn't feel forced or out of nowhere, and I enjoyed that aspect of things. I'd put this book closer to an 8-9 year old, rather than a 12-13 year old, though, just because it read very simply and had that kind of atmosphere to it.
Overall, enjoyed it a lot but not one I'd recommend to older readers, definitely felt like a kids book.
This book was so cute! I love the art and the story, but could've done with a little less of the tropiness. I get that it's a kids book, but it felt a little lower age range than what it was advertised at. The casual inclusion of LGBT characters was a welcome change, it didn't feel forced or out of nowhere, and I enjoyed that aspect of things. I'd put this book closer to an 8-9 year old, rather than a 12-13 year old, though, just because it read very simply and had that kind of atmosphere to it.
Overall, enjoyed it a lot but not one I'd recommend to older readers, definitely felt like a kids book.
mookiemonster's review against another edition
4.0
The Sunken Tower is original, funny and will attract a wide range of readers. I do not read graphic novels often but this one I was able to get through in one sitting - the story and characters kept me engaged and looking forward to the next page. Very enjoyable - 4 stars
Thank you to NetGalley and Oni Press for the ARC.
Set deep underground in a sunken city, a young wizard and his two companions embark on a journey to escape the clutches of an evil cult.
Dig is having a very bad day. His bag is broken, he can't catch a break at the local market, and just when things are looking up, he's kidnapped by a couple of Blood Cultists and taken to the underground city that serves as their base, where he'll make a tasty human sacrifice for an unspeakably horrible monster. Thrown into a dungeon, he's left to feel sorry for himself. But his new cellmates, Iana and Crina, are ecstatic about Dig's appearance. He's a wizard, which means he knows magic, which means he can help get them all out of this terrible sunken city for good! If Iana can get her hands on a sword, and Crina can remember the way to the giant tower that leads to the surface, then everything will go smoothly. That is, until the Blood Cultists catch up with them, and Dig's magical abilities are put to the ultimate test. Because Dig's been keeping a secret. And if it's found out... he may never see the surface again.
Thank you to NetGalley and Oni Press for the ARC.
Set deep underground in a sunken city, a young wizard and his two companions embark on a journey to escape the clutches of an evil cult.
Dig is having a very bad day. His bag is broken, he can't catch a break at the local market, and just when things are looking up, he's kidnapped by a couple of Blood Cultists and taken to the underground city that serves as their base, where he'll make a tasty human sacrifice for an unspeakably horrible monster. Thrown into a dungeon, he's left to feel sorry for himself. But his new cellmates, Iana and Crina, are ecstatic about Dig's appearance. He's a wizard, which means he knows magic, which means he can help get them all out of this terrible sunken city for good! If Iana can get her hands on a sword, and Crina can remember the way to the giant tower that leads to the surface, then everything will go smoothly. That is, until the Blood Cultists catch up with them, and Dig's magical abilities are put to the ultimate test. Because Dig's been keeping a secret. And if it's found out... he may never see the surface again.
bookalorian's review against another edition
3.0
Comic book type layout. Illustrations were decent enough. The title gave me no indication of what I was about to read so I was really excited.
The kid is looking for food as he is hungry. He walks around and sees all the people eating, browsing and buying things he can't get. A young kid drops strawberries on the ground so the kid picks them up and runs off. The police soon chase him. He will not drop his book. He decides that was too close a call and goes to check the garage bins. Here he sees some kind of weird lizard thing who offers him food. He throws garbage at it and then it ties the kid up.....
I cannot for the life of me see the point of the book. The more i read, the more confusing it got. I'm an adult and was lost but then maybe it wasn't for me to figure out. Maybe I'm too old for the magic :)
I wasn't a fan and didn't see the point but the artistry was lovely and i'm sure kids will like it.
The kid is looking for food as he is hungry. He walks around and sees all the people eating, browsing and buying things he can't get. A young kid drops strawberries on the ground so the kid picks them up and runs off. The police soon chase him. He will not drop his book. He decides that was too close a call and goes to check the garage bins. Here he sees some kind of weird lizard thing who offers him food. He throws garbage at it and then it ties the kid up.....
I cannot for the life of me see the point of the book. The more i read, the more confusing it got. I'm an adult and was lost but then maybe it wasn't for me to figure out. Maybe I'm too old for the magic :)
I wasn't a fan and didn't see the point but the artistry was lovely and i'm sure kids will like it.
snchard's review against another edition
5.0
100% decided to read this because of the adventuring party on the cover and have zero regrets. Such a fun middle grade D&D-type adventure. I would alike all my comic books to be exactly this feminist and this queer. A+.
ljrinaldi's review against another edition
4.0
Dig isn't a wizard. He just knows how to do magic spells. And he hasn't learned a lot of them, but he is going to have to up his game, as he has just been captured to be part of a blood sacrifice. He learns all about that by reading a brochure that his jailers have left for him.
Yeah, it starts out strange, and just gets stranger from there, but in a fun way. This is a rollocking fast, and fun read, with weird creatures about to kill the trio of heroes, as they make their way through the underground city.
And a fun time was had by all. Recommend this book. Oh, and the two women he meet are in love with each other, so there is a lgbtq element, but that isn't a major part of the story.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
Yeah, it starts out strange, and just gets stranger from there, but in a fun way. This is a rollocking fast, and fun read, with weird creatures about to kill the trio of heroes, as they make their way through the underground city.
And a fun time was had by all. Recommend this book. Oh, and the two women he meet are in love with each other, so there is a lgbtq element, but that isn't a major part of the story.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
emmal_'s review against another edition
3.0
3,5 stars!
Quirky and fun!
The wasn’t much to the plot, but I still found it hilarious and entertaining. The diversity was a huge plus and Dig is such a sweet, awkward character. Overall, I loved the simple, yet colorful art style and the humor. I would recommend to anyone wanting a fast, quick and humorous read!
ARC provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Quirky and fun!
The wasn’t much to the plot, but I still found it hilarious and entertaining. The diversity was a huge plus and Dig is such a sweet, awkward character. Overall, I loved the simple, yet colorful art style and the humor. I would recommend to anyone wanting a fast, quick and humorous read!
ARC provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
andramaciuca's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. It was a fun adventure for children. Both girls and boys will love this, due to powerful characters of both genders that children can relate to and look up to. The book is beautifully illustrated, in a quite simple but detailed art style, colourful, and reminiscent of cartoons. I loved also the LGBTQ+ relationship presented in a very normal way. The couple was cute and loving, yet totally badass at the same time and I live for this kind of representation of women. Although relatively short, the book was action-packed, from the very first pages I was hooked and on the edge of my seat, impatiently reading as fast as possible to see what happens next. The character design and scenery details were super cool as well, very fascinating and visually pleasing. Moreover, it was really funny and it made me laugh out loud a few times, grabbing the attention of the people around me who were curious as to what I was reading. I would definitely recommend this to others, and I am excited to read more about these characters and their adventures in the future. I would love to see more volumes , I think the world is truly magical has a lot of potential for a lot of different plot turns and character development. With that being said, this could also be a stand-alone, as the ending is satisfying in itself. Many thanks to NetGalley and the author for granting me permission to read this advanced readers copy of the book as a PDF in exchange for my honest review. Grab a copy of the book starting 10th of March 2020!
bookdragon_library's review against another edition
2.0
Full color illustrations seem to be the key to engage most of the students in my K-4 school so this one intrigued me. The illustrations right away on page 3 make me feel like I was in a “Where’s Waldo?” or similar hide and find book. I’m not used to seeing smoking in kid’s books much any more so noticed the pipe smoking police/guard on page 8. Page 13 has an awkward illustration of the kid’s head in the stomach area of someone and then he’s getting tied up. I probably would not add this for my 4th graders due to the language and themes being a bit above their heads with blood cults, etc. The dialogue is pretty flat and I’m not quite sure the whole story of the main character even after reading it. I appreciate the LGTBQ girl-girl rep but the relationship is flat like the rest of characters. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a free digital copy.