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devannm's review against another edition
3.0
I received a free ARC copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
I really wish this volume had been longer because I think it could have definitely been the best volume of this series so far, but with only 3 issues there wasn't really sufficient time to set up and conclude the story. I definitely liked this though, it was great to see Winifred come back and I like Detective Singh as well. Also Lady Mechanika's clothing and poses in this volume were much more realistic so that was nice. I don't mind the cheesecake poses on the covers and stuff but when I'm trying to read the story it's really annoying, especially if she's supposed to be in the middle of a fight. I was kind of on the fence about this series before but this volume made me cautiously hopeful. I just hope the next volume is full length.
I really wish this volume had been longer because I think it could have definitely been the best volume of this series so far, but with only 3 issues there wasn't really sufficient time to set up and conclude the story. I definitely liked this though, it was great to see Winifred come back and I like Detective Singh as well. Also Lady Mechanika's clothing and poses in this volume were much more realistic so that was nice. I don't mind the cheesecake poses on the covers and stuff but when I'm trying to read the story it's really annoying, especially if she's supposed to be in the middle of a fight. I was kind of on the fence about this series before but this volume made me cautiously hopeful. I just hope the next volume is full length.
nervchild's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.25
A good read but a fast one, only half the page count of the last volume. Still, it was nice to see Winnifred and Mr. Lewis back in action. The snippets of the past have some good horror to them.
breeann7's review against another edition
4.0
Too short. I love the new police officer and the art is amazing as always.
jess_dw's review against another edition
5.0
Bloody love Lady Mechanika, the art is stunning and the stories interesting and fast paced.
I do however wish it was a full volume two issue's was barely enough to tell the story in.
+If i could get a little more of that inspector in future instalments ;) i would be very happy
I do however wish it was a full volume two issue's was barely enough to tell the story in.
+If i could get a little more of that inspector in future instalments ;) i would be very happy
loginugget's review against another edition
4.0
** I received a copy of this book for free through a Goodreads giveaway. **
I really enjoyed this graphic novel! I loved the world, loved the magic/science combination, and enjoyed the mystery (although that was less interesting than the world and the characters, there was enough mystery to keep the story moving). The illustrations were amazing also and really helped tell the story. I will definitely be continuing with this series and have already ordered the first two installments. Definitely recommended for steampunk/victorian mystery/magic fans!!
I really enjoyed this graphic novel! I loved the world, loved the magic/science combination, and enjoyed the mystery (although that was less interesting than the world and the characters, there was enough mystery to keep the story moving). The illustrations were amazing also and really helped tell the story. I will definitely be continuing with this series and have already ordered the first two installments. Definitely recommended for steampunk/victorian mystery/magic fans!!
fracadactyl's review against another edition
4.0
A short but sweet story that delves into how Mechanika feels about unethical human experimentation; with a glimpse into her traumatizing past. It also looks like it sets up more to come. Unfortunately, that's what prevents it from becoming a full stand-alone story.
squid_vicious's review against another edition
4.0
Oh, book, why are you so short!!!
I was really looking forward to more Lady Mechanika, and when I got my hands on the third story, I couldn’t help but notice how thin it was. The artwork is as gorgeous (and as focused on her boobs) as usual, but it is almost half the length of the previous installments!
Regardless of how short the story is, its still a rather good one, this time exploring the Jewish myth of golems and how they fit into this steampunk universe. There’s more of Mr. Lewis in this volume, which made me very happy: I like Lady Mechanika’s drunken tinkerer sidekick!
I hope the next one is a bit more fleshed out!
I was really looking forward to more Lady Mechanika, and when I got my hands on the third story, I couldn’t help but notice how thin it was. The artwork is as gorgeous (and as focused on her boobs) as usual, but it is almost half the length of the previous installments!
Regardless of how short the story is, its still a rather good one, this time exploring the Jewish myth of golems and how they fit into this steampunk universe. There’s more of Mr. Lewis in this volume, which made me very happy: I like Lady Mechanika’s drunken tinkerer sidekick!
I hope the next one is a bit more fleshed out!
gorelenore's review against another edition
5.0
I really like this series, it is a crime-solving, kick-butt, heroine who is trying to find out about her past. Little by little, the reader learns more about Lady Mechanika as she is learning about herself. It is the common theme throughout the volumes as they main story lines diverge.
In this installment, Mechanika is brought into the fold on a case of missing and murdered boys. At the crime scene there are bodies and strange mechanical beings. Mechanika uses her city resources to help solve the case but it is bring up when might be memories for her.
I like this series a lot. I like the strong heroine, and I like the slow pace of finding out more about her. The mysterious nature lends well to the other stories that we are getting from the series. The next installment is out in September (and there is a new coloring book out at the end of the month😀)
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In this installment, Mechanika is brought into the fold on a case of missing and murdered boys. At the crime scene there are bodies and strange mechanical beings. Mechanika uses her city resources to help solve the case but it is bring up when might be memories for her.
I like this series a lot. I like the strong heroine, and I like the slow pace of finding out more about her. The mysterious nature lends well to the other stories that we are getting from the series. The next installment is out in September (and there is a new coloring book out at the end of the month😀)
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frumpburger's review against another edition
4.0
Lady Mechanika lives in a fantastic imagined steampunk Victorian England. The result of dark experiments she is only beginning to recall, this issue sees her working with a handsome policeman to solve the murders of young orphans, who, it appears, have fallen victim to a madman seeking to create a golem. Searching the city, she potentially uncovers a conspiracy of grand proportions--though further reading will be required to find out for sure. while this book certainly would have been more enjoyable if I had read the previous issues, both the art and story are top-notch. A pleasure to read.
cats_22's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5