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meg_kalscheuer's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-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
4.25
stuckyfam's review
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
I really like her Teen Titans series but I wasn't a fan of this. Everything is super rushed. It feels like a 400 page novel crammed into 100 pages
indeedithappens's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Blood, Body horror, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Gaslighting, Self harm, Terminal illness, and Mental illness
faerybookish's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
pengustorm's review
tense
4.5
Constantine just wants to play his music and use his magic. And neither is going particularly well. But, hey, he's gonna learn some lessons!
wrentfree's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed it, but I miss the Hellblazer vibe. Seeing a young Constantine is pretty cool!
jocyvondoom's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Such a fun and lighthearted read! Great for getting to know a little about Constantine, even if you don’t plan on reading more about him. It’s definitely for teenage/young adult readers, with some good lessons to be taken away.
becandbooks's review
2.0
Constantine: Distorted Illusions is a graphic novel full of stunning artwork and will absolutely capture the eyes of readers who love stories surrounding witchcraft in an urban fantasy setting. Following an angsty young adult with magical abilities who moves to live with his punk band best friend, this book has a raw and engaging atmosphere.
However, the artwork and worldbuilding have been paired with a mediocre plot, rushed pacing, and incredibly flat character-building. The plot is predictable and has nothing that will really shock or overly engage readers. While the pacing is expected to be quick in this more visual format, the story lacks in detail and depth. This results in an insincere and rushed romance within a timeframe that seems quicker than it should have been for this type of story. Absolutely pick this up for the artwork - but don't expect a mind-blowing story to go along with it.
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However, the artwork and worldbuilding have been paired with a mediocre plot, rushed pacing, and incredibly flat character-building. The plot is predictable and has nothing that will really shock or overly engage readers. While the pacing is expected to be quick in this more visual format, the story lacks in detail and depth. This results in an insincere and rushed romance within a timeframe that seems quicker than it should have been for this type of story. Absolutely pick this up for the artwork - but don't expect a mind-blowing story to go along with it.
→ trigger warnings: fire, hospitalisation, parental abandonment
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inkyinsanity's review
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Unfortunately, I felt there was no tension in here. Even after the summoning went wrong, I just couldn't connect.
I didn't particularly like any of the characters, and I wonder why Slaughter was there at all. He seemed completely useless. As for Veronica and Constantine being bffs... ok? I didn't really get ANY vibes from them, let alone close pals.
Luna also irritated me. She seemed to just BE there, and I don't understand why she worked for the magician but couldn't be an apprentice. Especially since she was clearly learning things and could voice her opinions. Her thing with Constantine... again, ok. I wasn't compelled or interested, and unfortunately I really couldn't care about the somewhat open ending between them.
As for Constantine, I did not get 'bad boy vibes' so much as just 'rebellious teen with access to (boring) magic' vibes. For as much as he said he was rebellious, he went running to the experienced adults pretty quickly. I'm assuming the story was attempting to use him as a moral mouthpiece while still seeming cool and hip, but I just couldn't get into it.
The art itself was vibrant, and I loved the coloring. I wasn't the biggest fan of the constantly changing outfits for *every* single character, but that's very much my own personal opinion.
As for LGBT rep, don't bother. Constantine is confirmed on page as being bisexual, but the only mentions of it is two times or so of noticing a hot guy. That's it. No discussion about it, no showing it, no bringing up history. It's there, but I don't consider it to be representing anything.
Overall, I'm donating my copy to my library. I don't see many Constantine fans loving this, but casual DC or paranormal romance fans looking for something dark and quick to read might enjoy it.
I didn't particularly like any of the characters, and I wonder why Slaughter was there at all. He seemed completely useless. As for Veronica and Constantine being bffs... ok? I didn't really get ANY vibes from them, let alone close pals.
Luna also irritated me. She seemed to just BE there, and I don't understand why she worked for the magician but couldn't be an apprentice. Especially since she was clearly learning things and could voice her opinions. Her thing with Constantine... again, ok. I wasn't compelled or interested, and unfortunately I really couldn't care about the somewhat open ending between them.
As for Constantine, I did not get 'bad boy vibes' so much as just 'rebellious teen with access to (boring) magic' vibes. For as much as he said he was rebellious, he went running to the experienced adults pretty quickly. I'm assuming the story was attempting to use him as a moral mouthpiece while still seeming cool and hip, but I just couldn't get into it.
The art itself was vibrant, and I loved the coloring. I wasn't the biggest fan of the constantly changing outfits for *every* single character, but that's very much my own personal opinion.
As for LGBT rep, don't bother. Constantine is confirmed on page as being bisexual, but the only mentions of it is two times or so of noticing a hot guy. That's it. No discussion about it, no showing it, no bringing up history. It's there, but I don't consider it to be representing anything.
Overall, I'm donating my copy to my library. I don't see many Constantine fans loving this, but casual DC or paranormal romance fans looking for something dark and quick to read might enjoy it.