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chuskeyreads's review against another edition
2.0
Is it just me or is terrigenesis a metaphor for puberty?
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
The cover was the thing that lured me into reading this one. Dinosaurs? Um, yes please! A little girl seemingly not afraid of a big, giant, red, T-rex? More yes please!
And I am really pleased with this series/book. I was so worried that it would turn out to be yet another comic/graphic novel with a magical backstory that is never said, told, or mentioned, but we as readers just have to magically grasp. But I didn't have to worry with this one. Sure, it still felt like we missed a little bit, but not much. I could fully grasp the story, and I was delighted with Lunella.
Lunella was a brave, inventive, curious, smart, fun girl who knew what she wanted and definitely wasn't going to let anything stop her from doing it. No sirree, not even a T-rex, not even Hulk, oh no, not even a gang of Killer Folk. No one can stop this girl, and I was just so delighted. Go go girl!
I loved her at school, though I did feel terribly sorry that she is so smart and stuck at a school with boring lessons, teachers who don't understand, kids who call her names (though they do seem to have some respect for her, especially later on).
I did worry about her though, especially when we find out certain things about her DNA. I also worried about her wandering off through the night. I wouldn't want a kid wandering my (comparatively small city) at night, I don't even want to think about the city where Lunella lives. *shivers*
Though I have to say I don't believe it that Lunella is only 9. She doesn't look, or act like it. I know she is a genius, and that might cause some disparities, but I would rather say that Lunella is 11/12.
The dinosaur? I adored it. It was so cute, so kick-ass. Yes, I said cute. Have you ever seen a T-rex purr? Or make cute noises when confused or sad? Or lick someone when they are happy to see them? Well, yeah, that is what happens with this T-rex when he becomes good friends with Lunella (though I am not sure if Lunella sees him as that, but I guess she does considering she does care for him and does a lot for him).
The Killer Folk? Meh. I know they have a role, and I know which one, but I couldn't stop being frustrated at them.
Oh, and I definitely have to give bonuspoints to hunky Hulk. His human-form is just dayum! Though I have to say his Hulk-form is also that. Oh la la la!
I also loved his banter with Lunella, and how he did try to help her out, even though it wasn't really the best way.
There are still a lot of things I would love to see in this world, so I will definitely keep an eye out for the next volume. Hopefully it comes out soon. :)
Ah yes, the art, I really liked that one. There was a great lot of details, and I loved how Lunella, the Hulk, and the dinosaur were drawn!
All in all, I would highly recommend this comic to everyone!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com
And I am really pleased with this series/book. I was so worried that it would turn out to be yet another comic/graphic novel with a magical backstory that is never said, told, or mentioned, but we as readers just have to magically grasp. But I didn't have to worry with this one. Sure, it still felt like we missed a little bit, but not much. I could fully grasp the story, and I was delighted with Lunella.
Lunella was a brave, inventive, curious, smart, fun girl who knew what she wanted and definitely wasn't going to let anything stop her from doing it. No sirree, not even a T-rex, not even Hulk, oh no, not even a gang of Killer Folk. No one can stop this girl, and I was just so delighted. Go go girl!
I loved her at school, though I did feel terribly sorry that she is so smart and stuck at a school with boring lessons, teachers who don't understand, kids who call her names (though they do seem to have some respect for her, especially later on).
I did worry about her though, especially when we find out certain things about her DNA. I also worried about her wandering off through the night. I wouldn't want a kid wandering my (comparatively small city) at night, I don't even want to think about the city where Lunella lives. *shivers*
Though I have to say I don't believe it that Lunella is only 9. She doesn't look, or act like it. I know she is a genius, and that might cause some disparities, but I would rather say that Lunella is 11/12.
The dinosaur? I adored it. It was so cute, so kick-ass. Yes, I said cute. Have you ever seen a T-rex purr? Or make cute noises when confused or sad? Or lick someone when they are happy to see them? Well, yeah, that is what happens with this T-rex when he becomes good friends with Lunella (though I am not sure if Lunella sees him as that, but I guess she does considering she does care for him and does a lot for him).
The Killer Folk? Meh. I know they have a role, and I know which one, but I couldn't stop being frustrated at them.
Oh, and I definitely have to give bonuspoints to hunky Hulk. His human-form is just dayum! Though I have to say his Hulk-form is also that. Oh la la la!
I also loved his banter with Lunella, and how he did try to help her out, even though it wasn't really the best way.
There are still a lot of things I would love to see in this world, so I will definitely keep an eye out for the next volume. Hopefully it comes out soon. :)
Ah yes, the art, I really liked that one. There was a great lot of details, and I loved how Lunella, the Hulk, and the dinosaur were drawn!
All in all, I would highly recommend this comic to everyone!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com
christiana's review against another edition
3.0
Would like to give Devil Dinosaur a good squeezy hug.
lsparrow's review against another edition
4.0
I loved the main character so driven and brave and creative. I also love the unexpected connection with the dinosaur.
4saradouglas's review against another edition
3.0
Well I loved the protagonist, I enjoyed the quotes throughout from scientists, and I thought the cliffhanger at the end was intriguing, but the rest of the book was kind of a letdown. It's one of those comics where I feel like I needed some prior knowledge because I just had no idea what was happening. Parts of the action were too hastily drawn and I was left going back through the scenes again and again wondering what in the world just happened.
emilyrandolph_epstein's review against another edition
5.0
I wish I'd had a comic book depicting an independent, fourth-grade science girl genius as its protagonist when I was growing up. I'm glad that a generation of girls will have the chance to grow up reading a comic about a girl like them. It's about time.
ladylothlorien's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
I’d always meant to read this series but now that I’m loving the tv show I’m finally doing it. I love the vibes of this series. And the writers did a good job of bringing me up to speed with what’s going on with the terrigan cloud and inhumans. I’m not a regular Marvel comics reader so that was helpful. I love the theme of being yourself and understood as yourself. I am also terribly worried because the last issue ended on a huge cliffhanger so I’m going to hope I can get the next volume quickly!
thebookishunicorn's review against another edition
5.0
Moon Girl is kick ass and Devil Dinosaur is just a giant red version of Scooby-Doo and I love it.
jennymock's review against another edition
4.0
A great comic for encouraging scientific endeavors and building confidence, especially for girls. Including quotes by famous scientists was a great addition. I love the theme of being true to yourself. This comic stays checked out at my school library. Glad I finally had the chance to read it!