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leonormsousa's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Blood, Pandemic/Epidemic, Pregnancy, Violence, Cursing, Gore, and Vomit
livlamentloathe's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I’m fascinated by this world and these characters. I have so many questions!! I can’t wait for the next two books.
I loved the art style. Some of the horror scenes reminded me of Junji Ito which was very cool. I liked the soft feeling the coloring gave—despite the ominous subject.
I loved the art style. Some of the horror scenes reminded me of Junji Ito which was very cool. I liked the soft feeling the coloring gave—despite the ominous subject.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Body horror
Moderate: Violence, Racism, Pandemic/Epidemic, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood
Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Murder, and Pregnancy
alicelalicon's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, and Body horror
Moderate: Racism and Racial slurs
inkdrinkers's review
dark
funny
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
5.0
"It's dangerous not to care for the small things that need you."
Milly and Billy are struggling to keep their restaurant doors open, struggling with pleasing their overbearing mother, and overall just wondering why life doesn't seem to be going right. Told with flashbacks to their parents' time in Hong Kong before immigrating, The Night Eaters tackles diaspora, racism, and family values in a bloody little package.
I have never been happier I picked up a graphic novel with no idea what I was getting into. This was FANTASTIC. I love anything with horror and when I picked up the hardcover of this one day I knew I wanted to try something a little different. This entire piece is stunning, there is so much to look at in the art and pick apart in the way the art ties in with the script - this is just a really well done graphic novel.
I absolutely refuse to give anything away about this, but my jaw dropped multiple times. It's gory, with on page body mutilation and blood, but it all fits in a visceral and disgusting way. I'm so excited to read volume two when it comes out and I'm so happy to have a gorgeous hard copy (with undercover art!) on my graphic novel shelf.
Content warnings: Gore (HEAVY), Blood (heavy), Body horror (heavy), Racism (mild on page), Violence (mild), Vomit (couple scenes)
Milly and Billy are struggling to keep their restaurant doors open, struggling with pleasing their overbearing mother, and overall just wondering why life doesn't seem to be going right. Told with flashbacks to their parents' time in Hong Kong before immigrating, The Night Eaters tackles diaspora, racism, and family values in a bloody little package.
I have never been happier I picked up a graphic novel with no idea what I was getting into. This was FANTASTIC. I love anything with horror and when I picked up the hardcover of this one day I knew I wanted to try something a little different. This entire piece is stunning, there is so much to look at in the art and pick apart in the way the art ties in with the script - this is just a really well done graphic novel.
I absolutely refuse to give anything away about this, but my jaw dropped multiple times. It's gory, with on page body mutilation and blood, but it all fits in a visceral and disgusting way. I'm so excited to read volume two when it comes out and I'm so happy to have a gorgeous hard copy (with undercover art!) on my graphic novel shelf.
Content warnings: Gore (HEAVY), Blood (heavy), Body horror (heavy), Racism (mild on page), Violence (mild), Vomit (couple scenes)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, and Gore
Moderate: Racism and Violence
Minor: Vomit
ysra's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Death, and Murder
Moderate: Body horror
haleybre's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-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
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Violence, Racism, Death, Pregnancy, Body horror, Cursing, and Injury/Injury detail
lilaceous's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
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
characters - .5⭐️
illustrations - ⭐️
effective storytelling - .5⭐️
engaging to read - ⭐️
would recommend -
beautiful and super engaging! i read it in a sitting and had to make myself slow down a bit because i was flipping through the action pages too fast. although it was a fun read, the sibling characters felt like tropes with few glimpses into something deeper. also, i found the justification for the horror sections to be lackluster and more like an excuse than an explanation.
beautiful and super engaging! i read it in a sitting and had to make myself slow down a bit because i was flipping through the action pages too fast. although it was a fun read, the sibling characters felt like tropes with few glimpses into something deeper. also, i found the justification for the horror sections to be lackluster and more like an excuse than an explanation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Emotional abuse, and Gore
grimm_raven's review
dark
reflective
medium-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror and Blood
maximauve's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Blood
daniraewrites's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-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
I found the pacing a little slow at first but now I can't wait to see how the story and characters keep developing in the next book. The art is gorgeous and the colour palettes are perfectly selected. I found myself caring about the characters more than I initially expected and the slow reveal of their history (no spoilers, go read it!) was so well done.
I hadn't read any of Marjorie Liu's works before this but I am keen to read Monstress soon as I really loved her storytelling coupled with Sana Takeda's art.
I hadn't read any of Marjorie Liu's works before this but I am keen to read Monstress soon as I really loved her storytelling coupled with Sana Takeda's art.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Self harm, Violence, and Gore
Self harm - a character bites their wrist and there is blood. This is not related to suicidal ideation, it is done ritualistically.