Reviews

Scarlett Hart: Monster Hunter by Marcus Sedgwick

blreed's review

4.0

A superbly English supernatural romp featuring a young monster hunter and her faithful butler as they bring down fearsome beasts for profit and tangle with their nemesis. Elements of dieselpunk, Lovecraft, and cryptozoology (gotta love an appearance by Black Shuck!). As with all the Marcus Sedgwick books I’ve read, this one has a great time doing its own weird thing, with no mind paid for fitting into the rest of his oeuvre, and I had a great time reading it. Perfect for young graphic novel readers with an eye for macabre adventure.

renniereads's review

5.0

You know what. This book was SO FUN! Scarlett is an intrepid heroine who doesn't give up, and has absolutely unparalleled sass, wit, and bravery. She laughs in the face of danger, and often lovingly laughs at her sidekick and butler who can only be described as an adorable worry-wart. I loved going on this adventure with Scarlett, and watching her grow in confidence was so fun!

I can't wait to read the next installment in this series* because I am seriously hooked! The perfect mix of fantastical and realistic (and beautiful artwork)!

*ummmm actually I can't find anything about this being a series????? I would like a second book please and thank you so much, so I'm demoting it to a 4 because I don't think feel like the story reached a firm enough conclusion to be a standalone- I want more character development!

glitterandtwang's review against another edition

3.0

Slightly Buffy-esque in tone, this graphic novel features Scarlett Hart, teenage monster hunter, and her guardian, a man who is perhaps more attached to his car than he ought to be. (Oh, and "Department of Irregularity" is a delightful name for an organization.)

amdame1's review

4.0

Scarlett's parents were monster hunters who were killed in the line of duty. She has taken on this role, even though she is underage and technically it is illegal for her to do so. She is helped in this endeavor by her parents butler and cook, a married couple, who also care for her deeply. Her nemesis is Count Stankovic who is determined to both catch her in the illegal act and get her arrested as well as catch the monsters and get the money for the bounty.

This new graphic novel series is very fun and engaging. Some parts of the plot line are very predictable but that doesn't hurt the story at all. The illustrations are very clear and it is easy to distinguish the individual characters.

kim_holloway's review

4.0

I thoroughly enjoyed this middle-grade graphic novel. It sets the stage for some fun adventures for Scarlett and Napoleon in future books. Scarlett is a worthy heroine and up to the challenge of monster hunting. Recommended for anyone who enjoys a good adventure story and plenty of monsters - of all kinds.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher First Second for providing an early copy of this book for an honest review.

thisgrrlreads's review against another edition

2.0

It's a madcap adventure about monster hunting as an underage kid, with a mild back story about Scarlett's parents and a goofy butler and his wife taking care of Scarlett. Fun, clearly written and drawn, even for folks who don't read comics consistently. The fight scenes are even pretty easy. But it left me wanting a lot more, I wanted a deeper story somewhere, this was just plain fun and monsters.

booknooknoggin's review against another edition

3.0

Okay. Seems like everything this publisher puts out is juvenile. Seemed like a monster story for kids. Fast paced and basic.

cloudslikethis's review against another edition

3.0

This was a very cute comic about a young girl fighting monsters in a society that doubts her abilities due to her age and gender. Seeing her interactions with her butler/caretaker were very precious as he was always worried about her but ultimately respected her and let her do the things he knew she was capable of. The world was fleshed out just enough while still being a story that ultimately focused on its characters, their growth, and their adventures. I wanted to know more about some of the unresolved mysteries and am curious if there will be a sequel.

readingrobin's review against another edition

2.0

This one didn't really hold my attention much. Too much plot I've seen in other places and fails to stand out among them. At least the art was nice.

cheyenneb's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0