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geekwayne's review against another edition
3.0
'Moth & Whisper Vol 1' by Ted Anderson with art by Jen Hickman is a fun ride in the world of very capable thieves.
The Moth and the Whisper are legends in the city they live in. Sometimes at odds, sometimes partners, and never caught. When they go missing, their capable child Niki tries to find out what happened by assuming both identities and using tech left behind.
It's an interesting premise with interesting characters, but the story sort of starts to feel pretty standard, and there are interesting world-building things that just kind of get looked over. The main character binary queer. This didn't really add anything to the story, but apparently it was important enough to state twice. Perhaps that becomes a story point going forward. It does add to the character being comfortable posing as either sex in disguises. Maybe that's all that needed to be shown?
The art isn't bad and the plot does move along at a brisk pace.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Aftershock Comics, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
The Moth and the Whisper are legends in the city they live in. Sometimes at odds, sometimes partners, and never caught. When they go missing, their capable child Niki tries to find out what happened by assuming both identities and using tech left behind.
It's an interesting premise with interesting characters, but the story sort of starts to feel pretty standard, and there are interesting world-building things that just kind of get looked over. The main character binary queer. This didn't really add anything to the story, but apparently it was important enough to state twice. Perhaps that becomes a story point going forward. It does add to the character being comfortable posing as either sex in disguises. Maybe that's all that needed to be shown?
The art isn't bad and the plot does move along at a brisk pace.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Aftershock Comics, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
jkenna1990's review against another edition
5.0
Thank you to NetGalley for a free review copy of this book.
This was a fantastic first volume to this series. I loved the MC, Niki and the fact that they were gender fluid. The story moved along at a quick pace and we learned a lot about Niki and their parents but I still feel like there is plenty to explore and learn in subsequent volumes. I really liked the idea of this series. It is something that I haven't read to much of lately. It is billed as a cyberpunk thriller and that really comes through. I loved all of the characters and I can't wait to get to know them more in the next volumes. I would highly recommend this book to any fans of sci-fi or adventure type books. I personally loved this book and will definitely be recommending it to my friends and family.
This was a fantastic first volume to this series. I loved the MC, Niki and the fact that they were gender fluid. The story moved along at a quick pace and we learned a lot about Niki and their parents but I still feel like there is plenty to explore and learn in subsequent volumes. I really liked the idea of this series. It is something that I haven't read to much of lately. It is billed as a cyberpunk thriller and that really comes through. I loved all of the characters and I can't wait to get to know them more in the next volumes. I would highly recommend this book to any fans of sci-fi or adventure type books. I personally loved this book and will definitely be recommending it to my friends and family.
alandd's review against another edition
5.0
An incredible creation. both art and script are amazing, and Niki was a great character filled with surprises. I am now waiting for Volume 2 to see what happens, and I'm almost 100% sure there will be a hint of romance, which would make it perfect!
alpal2020's review against another edition
5.0
Very good! Compelling characters, imaginative story-telling, and best of all, incredible art! Jen Hickman really fleshes out the world through their designs. I'm ordering the next one right away!!
elenavarg's review against another edition
4.0
How has this been read by so few people? I thought this comic was excellent, some grade A dystopian scifi. Hickman’s art and character designs are on point and I loved all the small details both in the art and the story. Interesting world-building, combining realistic aspects with fantastical scifi elements. And! The protagonist is genderqueer!! How cool is that, seeing myself represented this way!!
jkenna90's review against another edition
5.0
Thank you to NetGalley for a free review copy of this book.
This was a fantastic first volume to this series. I loved the MC, Niki and the fact that they were gender fluid. The story moved along at a quick pace and we learned a lot about Niki and their parents but I still feel like there is plenty to explore and learn in subsequent volumes. I really liked the idea of this series. It is something that I haven't read to much of lately. It is billed as a cyberpunk thriller and that really comes through. I loved all of the characters and I can't wait to get to know them more in the next volumes. I would highly recommend this book to any fans of sci-fi or adventure type books. I personally loved this book and will definitely be recommending it to my friends and family.
This was a fantastic first volume to this series. I loved the MC, Niki and the fact that they were gender fluid. The story moved along at a quick pace and we learned a lot about Niki and their parents but I still feel like there is plenty to explore and learn in subsequent volumes. I really liked the idea of this series. It is something that I haven't read to much of lately. It is billed as a cyberpunk thriller and that really comes through. I loved all of the characters and I can't wait to get to know them more in the next volumes. I would highly recommend this book to any fans of sci-fi or adventure type books. I personally loved this book and will definitely be recommending it to my friends and family.
crookedtreehouse's review against another edition
3.0
I found myself drawn to Hickman's art style, but the story was all telling, no showing, which is frustrating in such a visual medium.
I found myself tuning out very early on.
If you like caper books, this might be for you. It's a genderqueer cyberpunk story, which is conceptually awesome, but the characters and their dialogue never engaged me, and I grew tired of them discussing their backstory.
I found myself tuning out very early on.
If you like caper books, this might be for you. It's a genderqueer cyberpunk story, which is conceptually awesome, but the characters and their dialogue never engaged me, and I grew tired of them discussing their backstory.
theybedax's review against another edition
5.0
Genderqueer character that even the villains use the proper they/them pronouns! Now this is indeed a great future full of heists, intrigue, and makeup to die for!