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geekwayne's review
4.0
'The Forgotten Blade' by Tze Chun is a SF epic graphic novel with unexpected heroes, gods and aliens.
In a place known as the Five Rivers, there is magic and powers to be had if you can get it from the Church of the Citadel. Ruza an mercenary and wielder of the Forgotten Blade once worked for the church but now works for a teacher who wants to save the souls of her two children who were killed by the church.
When I started reading this, I was honestly a bit lost, but by the end, I was completely hooked on this epic fantasy/science fiction story. The characters are great and the story is very cinematic. Fun stuff.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from TKO Presents and NetGalley. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
In a place known as the Five Rivers, there is magic and powers to be had if you can get it from the Church of the Citadel. Ruza an mercenary and wielder of the Forgotten Blade once worked for the church but now works for a teacher who wants to save the souls of her two children who were killed by the church.
When I started reading this, I was honestly a bit lost, but by the end, I was completely hooked on this epic fantasy/science fiction story. The characters are great and the story is very cinematic. Fun stuff.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from TKO Presents and NetGalley. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
despinareviews's review
3.0
This book had really good art and an interesting story, I genuinely can't remember much about it despite having finished it yesterday, but it is a book I enjoyed reading when I did. Reading the description of this book gives you the information you need about it, and I thoroughly enjoyed the colouring and art style for this particular graphic novel. The characters are interesting and the story gets you hooked.
I received a complimentary copy of this via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review, which I leave voluntarily.
I received a complimentary copy of this via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review, which I leave voluntarily.
sophiasunlitreads's review
5.0
This book was given to me in in for an honest review from TKO Presents via Netgalley.
The last hope for humanity to fight against the tyranny of the church's oppression is struck down by the forgotten blade.
Ruza the unwashed, who wields the Forgotten Blade joins the Inquisitor to help bring order to all the cities. But when an enchantress comes looking for him to help her destroy the one thing no one in all the 5 rivers has the courage to even think about.
Now, Noa and Ruza the unwashed will journey across the 5 rivers flowing from the citadel where the Allfather is behind the great walls.
That's sums up the plot. Now for things I really liked.
Characters:
Ruza the unwashed:
Ruza the unwashed has this emotionless outlook making seem like nothing more than a savage man that kills with the slash of his mighty Blade. But as he begins his journey across the 5 rivers with Noa, he begins to see that the world is not necessarily black and white.
I loved his character development and when he did everything in his power to save Noa and help her. That was a hard thing to do for a stranger but Ruza rose to the occasion and that's one he'll of a character development.
Noa:
Noa comes off as a strong enchantress who has her mind set on one goal; destroying the all father. But as her backstop reveals itself and you see the layers of hurt that she carries. You'll understand what drives her goals. I loved how she sacrificed everything without single thoughts for her goal. And even had the courage to get a savage man like Ruza the unwashed to help her in her goal.
AllFather:
The creator of the 5 rivers. When he is finally revealed. I loved the technological advancement between him and he's creations. And how the fact that he had lost all hope was portrayed after his failure.
Art style:
I requested an arc of this graphic novel because of the cover. And damn, from the first page all through the end is a masterpiece. I love the character designs and the world. It has this geometric form to it that makes it really cool and brings out that futuristic characteristics of the world.
It's also very colourful. I'm a huge fan of colourful graphic styles and did book gave what it was supposed to give.
Plot:
Up to par that's all I will say. Read and enjoy this graphic novel because it's a world of art.
The last hope for humanity to fight against the tyranny of the church's oppression is struck down by the forgotten blade.
Ruza the unwashed, who wields the Forgotten Blade joins the Inquisitor to help bring order to all the cities. But when an enchantress comes looking for him to help her destroy the one thing no one in all the 5 rivers has the courage to even think about.
Now, Noa and Ruza the unwashed will journey across the 5 rivers flowing from the citadel where the Allfather is behind the great walls.
That's sums up the plot. Now for things I really liked.
Characters:
Ruza the unwashed:
Ruza the unwashed has this emotionless outlook making seem like nothing more than a savage man that kills with the slash of his mighty Blade. But as he begins his journey across the 5 rivers with Noa, he begins to see that the world is not necessarily black and white.
I loved his character development and when he did everything in his power to save Noa and help her. That was a hard thing to do for a stranger but Ruza rose to the occasion and that's one he'll of a character development.
Noa:
Noa comes off as a strong enchantress who has her mind set on one goal; destroying the all father. But as her backstop reveals itself and you see the layers of hurt that she carries. You'll understand what drives her goals. I loved how she sacrificed everything without single thoughts for her goal. And even had the courage to get a savage man like Ruza the unwashed to help her in her goal.
AllFather:
The creator of the 5 rivers. When he is finally revealed. I loved the technological advancement between him and he's creations. And how the fact that he had lost all hope was portrayed after his failure.
Art style:
I requested an arc of this graphic novel because of the cover. And damn, from the first page all through the end is a masterpiece. I love the character designs and the world. It has this geometric form to it that makes it really cool and brings out that futuristic characteristics of the world.
It's also very colourful. I'm a huge fan of colourful graphic styles and did book gave what it was supposed to give.
Plot:
Up to par that's all I will say. Read and enjoy this graphic novel because it's a world of art.
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