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corky12's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-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
3.5
Graphic: Cancer and Violence
Minor: Death
mikaelaandherbooks's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Cancer
Moderate: Mental illness, Medical content, and Violence
littlecat's review
adventurous
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
I like the premise of it, the art is okay and its very readable, but I found the ending rushed and unstatisfying.
Graphic: Terminal illness and Cancer
Moderate: Violence
melaniereadsbooks's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Thank you to DC Comics for Young Readers for an advanced copy of this book! I will also be interviewing the author on my instagram on September 12, so be on the lookout!
In a run-down neighborhood of Gotham City, Willow Zimmerman believes that you have to stand up for what you think is right. But her morals take a back burner when she decides to work a...less than legal job with an old family friend in order to make money for her mother's medical bills. When she finds out the people she is working for are even worse than she suspects, she will have to decide what she is willing to do to save her neighborhood.
This graphic novel takes a few familiar faces from DC (The Riddler, Poison Ivy, and Killer Croc) and gives us a new origin story for Whistle (and her amazing canine sidekick). I will admit I'm not super familiar with DC comic lore, but I enjoyed the tidbits that I did recognize. This, like the others in this new series of Graphic Novels for Young Adults, stands on its own without needing prior knowledge of the greater universe!
I really like Willow and the morally grey area and crisis of conscience she goes through in this book. She has a clear journey that she has to take and I thought it rounded out very nicely. I LOVE Willow's character design. She looks so good and the costume is awesome! I also think the illustrations did a great job capturing the changes Willow goes through throughout the book!
I can't wait to see more about Whistle!
In a run-down neighborhood of Gotham City, Willow Zimmerman believes that you have to stand up for what you think is right. But her morals take a back burner when she decides to work a...less than legal job with an old family friend in order to make money for her mother's medical bills. When she finds out the people she is working for are even worse than she suspects, she will have to decide what she is willing to do to save her neighborhood.
This graphic novel takes a few familiar faces from DC (The Riddler, Poison Ivy, and Killer Croc) and gives us a new origin story for Whistle (and her amazing canine sidekick). I will admit I'm not super familiar with DC comic lore, but I enjoyed the tidbits that I did recognize. This, like the others in this new series of Graphic Novels for Young Adults, stands on its own without needing prior knowledge of the greater universe!
I really like Willow and the morally grey area and crisis of conscience she goes through in this book. She has a clear journey that she has to take and I thought it rounded out very nicely. I LOVE Willow's character design. She looks so good and the costume is awesome! I also think the illustrations did a great job capturing the changes Willow goes through throughout the book!
I can't wait to see more about Whistle!
Moderate: Cancer, Terminal illness, Medical content, Violence, and Mental illness
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