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adelavmb's review against another edition
3.0
https://vanillamoonbooks.blogspot.com/2018/10/review-watersnakes-by-tony-sandoval.html
An e-book ARC copy was provided by the publisher via the NetGalley service, in exchange for an honest review.
Going in, I wasn't sure what to expect. The artwork on the cover seemed very bad-ass, so after reading through the lines of the synopsis, I knew I was in. The book pulls you right in the story, with hints of the past, and a very smooth transition to our main character, Mila, a pale Morticia-like figure of a teenager who is bathing in the sea, who is startled by Agnes, a girl we soon learn to be a ghost - it's no spoiler, it's right there in the synopsis, though for me it was a surprise since I've forgotten about that by the time I actually read the ARC.
It seems to be a normal encounter between two adolescent girls who may be attracted to each other - Mila is strangely attracted to Agnes' teeth for some reason and this is the least strange thing about the pair. Soon enough, it all turns into a creepy adventure none of them asked for. Agnes carries the essence of an ancient king by a childhood accident that resulted in her death. Also, her teeth are actually the former guardians of the king - I know, I told you it gets stranger and stranger.
~the artwork, as I had predicted from the cover
~everything has a sort of cool, washed out tone
~it is grotesque at times, and weird, in the good kind of way
~the character design
~some scenes transition to others with no explanation whatsoever, and all of a sudden
~not enough information about the past and who the "bad guys" are
~parents are absent: we don't get to see Agnes' parents at all and Mila's are completely unaware and uninvolved
~vague information thrown in
~the lesbian romance was underdeveloped
~the story feels underdeveloped as well
All in all, the graphic novel had a very high potential, but it failed to deliver. I felt really sad to see such an interesting plot idea and such unique art style go to waste
An e-book ARC copy was provided by the publisher via the NetGalley service, in exchange for an honest review.
Going in, I wasn't sure what to expect. The artwork on the cover seemed very bad-ass, so after reading through the lines of the synopsis, I knew I was in. The book pulls you right in the story, with hints of the past, and a very smooth transition to our main character, Mila, a pale Morticia-like figure of a teenager who is bathing in the sea, who is startled by Agnes, a girl we soon learn to be a ghost - it's no spoiler, it's right there in the synopsis, though for me it was a surprise since I've forgotten about that by the time I actually read the ARC.
It seems to be a normal encounter between two adolescent girls who may be attracted to each other - Mila is strangely attracted to Agnes' teeth for some reason and this is the least strange thing about the pair. Soon enough, it all turns into a creepy adventure none of them asked for. Agnes carries the essence of an ancient king by a childhood accident that resulted in her death. Also, her teeth are actually the former guardians of the king - I know, I told you it gets stranger and stranger.
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All in all, the graphic novel had a very high potential, but it failed to deliver. I felt really sad to see such an interesting plot idea and such unique art style go to waste
lightasrain's review against another edition
3.0
I don’t know what the heck really happened in this book! I don’t think, you are supposed to make sense of the story. It’s like a bizarre dream which is downright creepy. But funnily enough, I still enjoyed it. Go figure!
kreachr's review against another edition
4.0
Would've been three stars but the artwork is gorgeous and warrants an extra star.
bookenthusiast13's review against another edition
4.0
I really like this book because was very unexpected. Instead of a comic, full of girl warriors it focus on two main characters and their friendship. The want and desire for a friend that is just as weird and quirky as you are is very warm and loveable. Additionally, it has themes of family, lbgtq, and self-awareness. It is a very easy read, and that is part of its charm. The simplicity is a driving force that cause allows the reader to follow along with the weirdness that is going on. There are moments that a character is abrupt with the madness she is speaking and the simple art makes it easier to follow it. The art gives it a Gothic feel, which helps create a spooky feel. Fans of Neil Gaiman will defiantly like this comic.
alandd's review against another edition
4.0
I am amazed. This was incredibly imaginative, dark, with gruesome details now and then to add more colors to the story. Tony Sandoval has created a book that recovers the magic of childhood stories and combines it with childhood nightmares. Charming.
stine_reads's review against another edition
5.0
*Free copy received from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*
Holy mindfuck, this was a good one!
First of all, the artwork is beautiful. It's definitely on the weirder side, and more than a little disturbing, but very dreamy in its execution.
The story is intriguing, dark, exiting and twisted - I couldn't put this down! Highly recommended to anyone and everyone!
Holy mindfuck, this was a good one!
First of all, the artwork is beautiful. It's definitely on the weirder side, and more than a little disturbing, but very dreamy in its execution.
The story is intriguing, dark, exiting and twisted - I couldn't put this down! Highly recommended to anyone and everyone!
nica00's review against another edition
5.0
Art ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Story⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A disjointed story similar to a child recounting it’s dream upon waking, but delightfully full of dark whimsy & imagination.
Story⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A disjointed story similar to a child recounting it’s dream upon waking, but delightfully full of dark whimsy & imagination.
octobertune's review against another edition
2.0
What did I just read... ?! Seriously why is this girl so obsessed with the other girl's teeth?