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3.67 AVERAGE
3.67 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Sentient wolves shift their gender every full moon without the help of a human egg, laid by the women in the human empire. There is a treaty in place that every full moon, the wolves are given 5 eggs to keep the peace, much to the anger and sadness of the human empress, who has not appeared to age in decades. The egg trade is banned and anyone caught smuggling eggs is sentenced to be plunged into the mud of the Immortal Marsh and wander aimlessly for eternity, a zombie of sorts.
Unlike the matriarchal humans, the wolves are always led by a King. However, the princess hates shifting into male form and runs away with her boyfriend before her father can force her to use a human egg and be a man forever. Along the way, they obtain an unusually sentient zombie from the Immortal Marsh to help carry their things. The long held treaty is hated on both sides, and despite the King's attempt to protect it, war is on the horizon.
This novel introduces the storyline and the main players, and set them up for a more advanced storyline in the future. I do wish there was more of it in this book, but it was a good introduction. The worldbuilding is unique and the characterization is distinct. I am interested to see where they take it.
I would recommend this book for people who like short reads, genderbending wolf people, and lovely art.
Thank you to Netgalley for this title in exchange for an honest review.
Unlike the matriarchal humans, the wolves are always led by a King. However, the princess hates shifting into male form and runs away with her boyfriend before her father can force her to use a human egg and be a man forever. Along the way, they obtain an unusually sentient zombie from the Immortal Marsh to help carry their things. The long held treaty is hated on both sides, and despite the King's attempt to protect it, war is on the horizon.
This novel introduces the storyline and the main players, and set them up for a more advanced storyline in the future. I do wish there was more of it in this book, but it was a good introduction. The worldbuilding is unique and the characterization is distinct. I am interested to see where they take it.
I would recommend this book for people who like short reads, genderbending wolf people, and lovely art.
Thank you to Netgalley for this title in exchange for an honest review.
*Huge thanks to Netgalley and Europe Comics for providing me with an ebook for Review*
I was initially attracted to this book based on the cover art alone however after reading the synopsis I was even keener to read it. A sci-fi fantasy with giant insects, wolves, egg-laying humans. Count me in.
I’m happy to say that the stunning artwork from the cover continues within the book. The opening 10 pages were both shocking and not what I was expecting. Then we switch to civilised wolves and address gender issues in an inventive way. This is a bold fantasy world indeed.
I enjoyed the colour palette of white, grey and blue and especially liked the contrasting black/white backgrounds. The standout was page46 with the view from through the fire with its bold choice of bright orange and yellow which is hardly used anywhere else in the book.
As I finished this book, I realised that I have no clue where this series may go however, I really want to find out.
I was initially attracted to this book based on the cover art alone however after reading the synopsis I was even keener to read it. A sci-fi fantasy with giant insects, wolves, egg-laying humans. Count me in.
I’m happy to say that the stunning artwork from the cover continues within the book. The opening 10 pages were both shocking and not what I was expecting. Then we switch to civilised wolves and address gender issues in an inventive way. This is a bold fantasy world indeed.
I enjoyed the colour palette of white, grey and blue and especially liked the contrasting black/white backgrounds. The standout was page46 with the view from through the fire with its bold choice of bright orange and yellow which is hardly used anywhere else in the book.
As I finished this book, I realised that I have no clue where this series may go however, I really want to find out.
I found the premise of The Wolf Queen to be interesting. I think it could allow for some fascinating explorations of Gender and different power dynamics in a society where Werewolves change Gender every full moon and human women lay eggs instead of birthing babies, and for some reason, those eggs are what is required for werewolves to settle into either a man or a woman.
But all of the weird, interesting stuff going on in the background ends up falling to the wayside in reality for what ends up being a very monotonous plot.
The choice to make the Immortui that the Petrigré and co collect to be a Black Boy feels icky in so many ways. Especially as we watch Petrigré use him as apparently, Immortui exists purely to serve and must obey orders.
Overall I felt very meh about most of this and likely won't seek out the rest of this series.
But all of the weird, interesting stuff going on in the background ends up falling to the wayside in reality for what ends up being a very monotonous plot.
The choice to make the Immortui that the Petrigré and co collect to be a Black Boy feels icky in so many ways. Especially as we watch Petrigré use him as apparently, Immortui exists purely to serve and must obey orders.
Overall I felt very meh about most of this and likely won't seek out the rest of this series.
different from other stories & comics where even the first book can keep you intrigued, the wolf queen does very little in terms of constructing a real plot. although the mythology and fantasy set up is very interesting (werewolves who change gender every month and woman who, instwad of giving birth like they do in our world, lay eggs), the plot itself it's very boring, and so are the characters.
i didn't feel connected to the runaway princess and her boyfriend at the slighest, and they were, by far, the worst part on the book. on the other side, the empress and the political plot around her is very nice, and i wish we had more of her in this volume.
on the bright side, the art-work it's very beautiful, and honestly makes me want to read more only to see more of it.
thank you netgalley for providing me an arc in exchange to an honest review!
i didn't feel connected to the runaway princess and her boyfriend at the slighest, and they were, by far, the worst part on the book. on the other side, the empress and the political plot around her is very nice, and i wish we had more of her in this volume.
on the bright side, the art-work it's very beautiful, and honestly makes me want to read more only to see more of it.
thank you netgalley for providing me an arc in exchange to an honest review!
Thank you Netgalley and publishers for a review copy of The Wolf Queen graphic novel.
After reading the initial description, I was intrigued by the conflict and settings of the humans and wolves that the story centers on. In this world, humans have an alliance with the wolves to "sacrifice" their children, or eggs (since children are born but hatching, interesting), to avoid war. While the wolves are in a dire state to repopulate their clans, they aren't completely helpless as many are revolting against the idea about brokering any peace between the humans.
I did like the concept that the heir of the wolves is torn between doing what her family wants, choosing to be male to carry on the royal throne, and what they want, to be female. Unable to withstand the pressure, Petigre leaves in the night, taking her friend, Rum a human with her. This turn of events is one of the main catalysts that pushes the story forward as the current king pushes for alliance, while the human plot for war, tired of sacrificing their children to beasts.
I do love the art work, the setting and magical realm, however I do wish that there was a bit more backstory as to why the wolves need the human eggs/children. Even so I am looking forward to see how this story progresses.
4/5 stars!
After reading the initial description, I was intrigued by the conflict and settings of the humans and wolves that the story centers on. In this world, humans have an alliance with the wolves to "sacrifice" their children, or eggs (since children are born but hatching, interesting), to avoid war. While the wolves are in a dire state to repopulate their clans, they aren't completely helpless as many are revolting against the idea about brokering any peace between the humans.
I did like the concept that the heir of the wolves is torn between doing what her family wants, choosing to be male to carry on the royal throne, and what they want, to be female. Unable to withstand the pressure, Petigre leaves in the night, taking her friend, Rum a human with her. This turn of events is one of the main catalysts that pushes the story forward as the current king pushes for alliance, while the human plot for war, tired of sacrificing their children to beasts.
I do love the art work, the setting and magical realm, however I do wish that there was a bit more backstory as to why the wolves need the human eggs/children. Even so I am looking forward to see how this story progresses.
4/5 stars!
I really enjoyed this unique and interesting graphic novel, the lead and the zombie drawings gave me a game of thrones vibe , I loved it, this first volume introduces the set up and the main characters , it might be a bit confusing to some, but the set up is needed and I think it’ll make more sense to people in future books. I liked the manga influenced art style and I loved the focus on gender, the matriarchal and patriarchal societies, it’s definitely going to be an interesting series. I read a review calling this woke feminism, I don’t think looking to the future, being open and discussing change, society, equality and treating people with respect is ‘woke’ (the feminism I won’t even comment on in case it threatens their fragility coming from a feminist) I think it’s called evolution and we’ve been doing it for thousands of years or we’d still be over a bunch of sticks wondering why we’re cold. But if you do love original fantasy, clever discussions of gender and identity, you will love this. Highly recommended
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
Big thanks to NetGalley for access to this publication early in exchange for an honest review.
Loved the art, but the story throws you into the middle of a world and conflict with little to no explanation, making it very hard to follow. I struggled through every page to understand what was going on and still never felt like I got there.
Loved the art, but the story throws you into the middle of a world and conflict with little to no explanation, making it very hard to follow. I struggled through every page to understand what was going on and still never felt like I got there.