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thefantasticalworldofsara's review against another edition
4.0
Even though this story got a bit dark/scary for me at times (yes yes I know I’m a wimp) I got sucked right in and couldn’t put it down!!
The premise is pretty cool and the plot kept everything moving along (I can’t wait to find out more about EVERYTHING)! Wasn’t fond of the art style at first but as I got more into the story it grew on me (also I saw how the style fit the story too). Excited to see where they go with #2!!
The premise is pretty cool and the plot kept everything moving along (I can’t wait to find out more about EVERYTHING)! Wasn’t fond of the art style at first but as I got more into the story it grew on me (also I saw how the style fit the story too). Excited to see where they go with #2!!
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
I read this book in Dutch, but will write the review in English.
OH WOW, this book was just amazing. Sure, I wasn’t a big fan of the art, but the story, wow. Scott Westerfield has done it again, he wrote an engaging, creepy, spooky book that makes me want to read more (now if only the library I got this one from had the rest).
Welcome to a world with Spills. What are spills? Well, no one actually knows. There are 2 of them, one near where Addison lives, and one in Korea. The one in Korea was apparently a tiny one, well, if you compare it to the Spill where Addison and her sister live. That one is just hell on earth. How do we know that? Well, Addison likes to go there, or maybe not like, but she has to for her job. She is photographer and makes a good buck with going to the zone and shooting pictures of the strange stuff that happens there. From zombies (floating and apparently not that aggressive) to rats (aggressive) to monsters to just random stuff floating and doing scary things. There is also a place where everything is flat, and I am sorry, but I found that one much more scary than the rest. The idea that you can just turn flat and never escape (like that one person we see). shiversHorrific.
Of course, Addison work is highly illegal. No one is allowed to get into the Spill. No one. But Addison has to take care of her little sister and thus needs money. And you know that for money people do the strangest things.
Plus she gets an even more important job later on, that makes everything even more crazy and dangerous. Not to mention, Addison has to forego her rules to go to that place. Don’t engage with the floaty zombies, and not to leave her bike. And, there may just be a chance to see her mom. I know I was on the edge of my bed reading this, praying she would be safe, but also that she wouldn’t see her parents.
I loved Addison, she was just such a wonderful character, not afraid to say what she wants, and how can I resist a girl who can ride a motorcycle like she can. Plus, I loved how she cared for her sister, and even brought something extra when she had to leave a bit longer. Cupcakes are definitely the way to anyone’s heart!
Someone is also worried about Addison, or is it more than just that? I hope we see a bit more development in that area in the next books.
Addison’s sister’s doll was supercreepy, and I was wondering if everyone heard her, or just Addison’s sister.
I still have tons of questions, mainly about the Spill. What happened there? Will it happen again? Is there a cure or a fix for it? What is up with that Korean guy and his powers? What happened to Addison’s sister? What is up with that creepy as hell doll and what did she mean with fiance? What happened to Addison/her sister’s parents (did they die or are they somewhere, hiding)? Cna you stop the Spill from spreading?
As I said, the art wasn’t my favourite. The parts in the Spill were pretty nicely done, but I just wasn’t a fan of the character designs.
Oh, and this one was much more exciting and creepy than I had thought given the blurb. I even had to read something more lighthearted afterwards to make sure I could sleep. Sorry, something about dolls wandering around and that Spill stuff creeped me out way too much.
All in all, I hope to find the other books so I can continue reading. crosses fingers
Of course, I would also recommend this book. Spooky, creepy, mysterious.
Review first posted https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
OH WOW, this book was just amazing. Sure, I wasn’t a big fan of the art, but the story, wow. Scott Westerfield has done it again, he wrote an engaging, creepy, spooky book that makes me want to read more (now if only the library I got this one from had the rest).
Welcome to a world with Spills. What are spills? Well, no one actually knows. There are 2 of them, one near where Addison lives, and one in Korea. The one in Korea was apparently a tiny one, well, if you compare it to the Spill where Addison and her sister live. That one is just hell on earth. How do we know that? Well, Addison likes to go there, or maybe not like, but she has to for her job. She is photographer and makes a good buck with going to the zone and shooting pictures of the strange stuff that happens there. From zombies (floating and apparently not that aggressive) to rats (aggressive) to monsters to just random stuff floating and doing scary things. There is also a place where everything is flat, and I am sorry, but I found that one much more scary than the rest. The idea that you can just turn flat and never escape (like that one person we see). shiversHorrific.
Of course, Addison work is highly illegal. No one is allowed to get into the Spill. No one. But Addison has to take care of her little sister and thus needs money. And you know that for money people do the strangest things.
Plus she gets an even more important job later on, that makes everything even more crazy and dangerous. Not to mention, Addison has to forego her rules to go to that place. Don’t engage with the floaty zombies, and not to leave her bike. And, there may just be a chance to see her mom. I know I was on the edge of my bed reading this, praying she would be safe, but also that she wouldn’t see her parents.
I loved Addison, she was just such a wonderful character, not afraid to say what she wants, and how can I resist a girl who can ride a motorcycle like she can. Plus, I loved how she cared for her sister, and even brought something extra when she had to leave a bit longer. Cupcakes are definitely the way to anyone’s heart!
Someone is also worried about Addison, or is it more than just that? I hope we see a bit more development in that area in the next books.
Addison’s sister’s doll was supercreepy, and I was wondering if everyone heard her, or just Addison’s sister.
I still have tons of questions, mainly about the Spill. What happened there? Will it happen again? Is there a cure or a fix for it? What is up with that Korean guy and his powers? What happened to Addison’s sister? What is up with that creepy as hell doll and what did she mean with fiance? What happened to Addison/her sister’s parents (did they die or are they somewhere, hiding)? Cna you stop the Spill from spreading?
As I said, the art wasn’t my favourite. The parts in the Spill were pretty nicely done, but I just wasn’t a fan of the character designs.
Oh, and this one was much more exciting and creepy than I had thought given the blurb. I even had to read something more lighthearted afterwards to make sure I could sleep. Sorry, something about dolls wandering around and that Spill stuff creeped me out way too much.
All in all, I hope to find the other books so I can continue reading. crosses fingers
Of course, I would also recommend this book. Spooky, creepy, mysterious.
Review first posted https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
helloakosisam's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
jess_mango's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars. This graphic novel is the first in a series and tells the story of a mysterious "spill" in an American city. The city has been quarantined but Addison sneaks inside to photograph the bizarre sites (floating bodies, flattened cars, etc). This book sucked me right in and I am looking forward to reading the 2nd book in the series.
dave_ex_machina's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Great color theory threwout. Solid mystery story. Ominous without getting bleak
directorpurry's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident and Animal death
Moderate: Death of parent
jnjackson's review against another edition
4.0
I'm pretty new to graphic novels, but I'm finding them to be a nice change of pace in between denser books. Also, I love the visual element of the art while reading, which isn't something I thought about before.
lgreensh's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
beebeewin's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
I really appreciated the art of this graphic novel! The colors and angularity of it is memorable and adds to the unnerving nature of the tale. It delineates between the two settings of the story very well and gives me this feeling of otherworldliness within our own normal world! On top of the art I appreciated the story. While the characters aren't my favorite in the world I appreciated how real to life they felt for the short amount of time we are given with them. It will be fun to see them all come together in the next book as they all seem to have varying motives that may intersect in unique ways. In addition, Westerfield did a great job of building suspense so I am waiting to see what happens next. I am so intrigued to see what we learn in the sequel as the ending definitely left me on the edge of the seat.