Reviews

Wild: Or So I Was Born To Be by Cristian Castelo

jkenna1990's review

3.0

I liked this. I’m looking forward to reading more volumes about these roller derby girls.

jkenna90's review

3.0

I liked this. I’m looking forward to reading more volumes about these roller derby girls.

palomabird's review

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

if_you_give_a_mouse_a_prozac's review

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.25

destdest's review

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

 This art has buckets of personality. It’s cartoony and super-expressive. The roller derby chicks are really on 10. Like, it’s not that serious. They are disrespectful and vicious and basically bully the main cast or anyone they can get their hands on. Story can be hard to follow, but it’s fun. Mainly chaotic and messy. 

SN:The big block font letters are also notoriously hard to read! 

lu_co's review

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

4.5

robin_dh's review

adventurous dark emotional funny inspiring lighthearted sad medium-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? It's complicated

4.5

fictionlostandfound's review

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted

• 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

3.5

Wild: Or So I Was Born To Be by Cristian Castelo is a frenetic coming of age story that reads like a fever dream. The story is a combination of real life and the imaginary fantasy world of Wild Rodriguez, sometimes changing so quickly you are unsure what is what. This energy perfectly defines what Wild must be feeling on her quest to become a roller derby queen her freshman year in high school. 
All illustrations are done in an orangey monochromatic scheme which exudes the atmosphere of the 70's where the story takes place. I love how Wild's idol, a roller derby queen named Rosie comes to her in her dreams to help guide on the path to greatness. I'm looking forward to read more about Wild's journey. 

Thank you to NetGalley for a free copy of this ebook in exchange for an honest review. 

ilana_banana's review

adventurous challenging fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying