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geekwayne's review against another edition
4.0
'Lady Mechanika Vol. 3: The Lost Boys of West Abbey' by M.M. Chen with art by Joe Benitez and Martin Montiel is the third volume in the series and I think the series is getting better all the time.
This time around, someone is kidnapping orphans. Lady Mechanika is joined by Inspector Singh. They find a mysterious toymaker, a dying man, and a strange religious ritual that all may be behind the disappearances.
The story is fun, the art is great, and the steampunk elements work really well together. We still don't get much in the mystery behind Lady Mechanika, but there are more hints in the form of nightmares. That's fine because the main stories are adventure filled romps that are fun to read.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Benitez Productions, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
This time around, someone is kidnapping orphans. Lady Mechanika is joined by Inspector Singh. They find a mysterious toymaker, a dying man, and a strange religious ritual that all may be behind the disappearances.
The story is fun, the art is great, and the steampunk elements work really well together. We still don't get much in the mystery behind Lady Mechanika, but there are more hints in the form of nightmares. That's fine because the main stories are adventure filled romps that are fun to read.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Benitez Productions, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
amybraunauthor's review against another edition
5.0
My favourite volume in the series so far! The story was haunting, exciting, and had a creepy mystery behind it. I was totally engaged the whole way through. The characters, both old and new, were well rounded and fun. Singh was one of my favourites and I hope to see more of him in the future, and not because he was super handsome (though that helps!). The artwork was absolutely beautiful and once I was finished with it, all I wanted was more! This series is absolutely fantastic and I truly cannot get enough!
sarag1701's review against another edition
5.0
Another fantastic Lady Mechanika story. They just keep getting better and better.
joshgauthier's review against another edition
4.0
Despite being a shorter volume, the third story of Lady Mechanika's adventures maintains all of the adventure and steampunk aesthetic that has made this series such a delight to read. Balancing darkness and humor, this episode looks into the darker parts of the city and the terrible activities taking place there.
My only complaint (though a notable one) is that a character central to the storyline just disappears halfway through and I really want to know what happened.
Otherwise, though, great art and exciting story. It's a consistently well-told series.
My only complaint (though a notable one) is that a character central to the storyline just disappears halfway through and I really want to know what happened.
Otherwise, though, great art and exciting story. It's a consistently well-told series.
lady_nett's review against another edition
3.0
Loved the story of this volume I only wish it was longer.
raven31's review
adventurous
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
carroq's review against another edition
4.0
Disclaimer: I received a free ecopy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Volume 3 of Lady Mechanika combines a lot of the elements that I enjoyed from the first two books. The characters are back in London and Lady Mechanika herself seems more enmeshed in the city. There is a familiarity with some of the other characters and locations that makes it feel like a natural place for her to be. It picks up where the second volume left off and transitions nicely into the new story.
One again, the art is great. It really helps set the tone for these stories. This volume takes on the classic golem story and puts that steampunk spin on it. I love how the creators decided to implement it. This book is much shorter than the first two though. It's good because it makes the story more concise, but I'd like to see more of this world.
Volume 3 of Lady Mechanika combines a lot of the elements that I enjoyed from the first two books. The characters are back in London and Lady Mechanika herself seems more enmeshed in the city. There is a familiarity with some of the other characters and locations that makes it feel like a natural place for her to be. It picks up where the second volume left off and transitions nicely into the new story.
One again, the art is great. It really helps set the tone for these stories. This volume takes on the classic golem story and puts that steampunk spin on it. I love how the creators decided to implement it. This book is much shorter than the first two though. It's good because it makes the story more concise, but I'd like to see more of this world.
barry_x's review against another edition
3.0
I received an ARC of this via Netgalley.
I quite enjoyed this graphic novel. It is my introduction to Lady Mechanika. Lady Mechanika is some kind of steampunk nanny that solves crimes and mysteries and is the third volume of the series set in a Steampunk Victorian England.
First of all, the artwork and colouring is excellent - I just love the ways the purples and browns are used. The book is beautiful and great to look at. Mechanika is excellent, there are some beautiful lines and curves to her -she's a very stylised, large chested, thin waisted character that may not be appealing to all. The book is drawn wonderfully.
The speech is mostly in 'cockernee', there are a couple of instances where phrases are used which wouldn't have been used in Victorian England but they are easily brushed aside to enjoy the rest of the book.
The story isn't as strong sadly, revolving around Jewish mysticism (golems and stuff). Sadly, there is a nod to 'Oliver' tropes which were anti-Semitic then and I was a little wary of similar tropes here copying Fagan. It was okay, but not entirely memorable. Thankfully the look of the book more than makes up for it.
I quite enjoyed this graphic novel. It is my introduction to Lady Mechanika. Lady Mechanika is some kind of steampunk nanny that solves crimes and mysteries and is the third volume of the series set in a Steampunk Victorian England.
First of all, the artwork and colouring is excellent - I just love the ways the purples and browns are used. The book is beautiful and great to look at. Mechanika is excellent, there are some beautiful lines and curves to her -she's a very stylised, large chested, thin waisted character that may not be appealing to all. The book is drawn wonderfully.
The speech is mostly in 'cockernee', there are a couple of instances where phrases are used which wouldn't have been used in Victorian England but they are easily brushed aside to enjoy the rest of the book.
The story isn't as strong sadly, revolving around Jewish mysticism (golems and stuff). Sadly, there is a nod to 'Oliver' tropes which were anti-Semitic then and I was a little wary of similar tropes here copying Fagan. It was okay, but not entirely memorable. Thankfully the look of the book more than makes up for it.