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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
A fairly standard medieval-Europe-ish fantasy adventure story so far, but with nice art to back it up, and a couple of characters I'd like to find out more about.
The action starts right away, as Talli and her protector (NOT romantic interest), a stuffily over-enthusiastic knight, flee a castle under attack by royal forces intent on capturing her. Pursued by a relentless hunter, trying to avoid notice by king's officers intent on hunting heretics (I found it odd that heretics who are being openly executed by the state would wear their holy symbol so obviously), they encounter what seems at first to be a jolly peddler of probably-fake antiques and his protector, a sleepy young man with unexpectedly strong sword-skill. Eventually we learn why the king is hunting Talli and who she is.
A fairly standard story, but readers seeking a familiar fantasy feel may easily enjoy it.
The action starts right away, as Talli and her protector (NOT romantic interest), a stuffily over-enthusiastic knight, flee a castle under attack by royal forces intent on capturing her. Pursued by a relentless hunter, trying to avoid notice by king's officers intent on hunting heretics (I found it odd that heretics who are being openly executed by the state would wear their holy symbol so obviously), they encounter what seems at first to be a jolly peddler of probably-fake antiques and his protector, a sleepy young man with unexpectedly strong sword-skill. Eventually we learn why the king is hunting Talli and who she is.
A fairly standard story, but readers seeking a familiar fantasy feel may easily enjoy it.
3.75 stars!
Lovely manga-adjacent art with a French flair helps this story elevate beyond it's slightly familiar roots. It reads a bit like the first half of a classic Final Fantasy game, with the band of misfits voyaging on the run from the evil king's knights, and the chase vibe is fun and exciting. I'd definitely check out the second volume!
Lovely manga-adjacent art with a French flair helps this story elevate beyond it's slightly familiar roots. It reads a bit like the first half of a classic Final Fantasy game, with the band of misfits voyaging on the run from the evil king's knights, and the chase vibe is fun and exciting. I'd definitely check out the second volume!
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
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
*I received an eARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
4.5/5
Talli, Daughter of the Moon, Vol. 1 by Sourya is the first of a series that is very JRPG inspired. If you like adventure, action, lore and magic, you will like this series.
Very promising first volume! Love the characters and world-building so far. The character design is great and the plot is fast-paced and fun. I’m very excited to learn more about each character’s past. (Give me more Lélo please~)
The art itself is beautiful and the action is portrayed quite well. This book definitely gives me JPRG (Japanese Role-Playing Game) vibes and it feels like we’ve embarked on a quest you could find in Dragon Quest or Final Fantasy.
I’m very excited to read more of this series and see where the story will go.
4.5/5
Talli, Daughter of the Moon, Vol. 1 by Sourya is the first of a series that is very JRPG inspired. If you like adventure, action, lore and magic, you will like this series.
Very promising first volume! Love the characters and world-building so far. The character design is great and the plot is fast-paced and fun. I’m very excited to learn more about each character’s past. (Give me more Lélo please~)
The art itself is beautiful and the action is portrayed quite well. This book definitely gives me JPRG (Japanese Role-Playing Game) vibes and it feels like we’ve embarked on a quest you could find in Dragon Quest or Final Fantasy.
I’m very excited to read more of this series and see where the story will go.
**ARC provided by netgalley for honest review**
Talli, Daughter of the Moon Vol. 1 by Sourya was an exciting and fantastical graphic novel about a secret princess with magic, an escape adventure, and the friends met along the way.
The drawings had this almost soft, sketchbook feel that was really appealing, and the images were fluid and made it easy to grasp what was happening.
The plot was fast paced, action-packed, and intriguing, and the characters were unique and interesting.
All around, I had a really good time reading this volume and I hope to continue with more when it's available.
Talli, Daughter of the Moon Vol. 1 by Sourya was an exciting and fantastical graphic novel about a secret princess with magic, an escape adventure, and the friends met along the way.
The drawings had this almost soft, sketchbook feel that was really appealing, and the images were fluid and made it easy to grasp what was happening.
The plot was fast paced, action-packed, and intriguing, and the characters were unique and interesting.
All around, I had a really good time reading this volume and I hope to continue with more when it's available.
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for supplying the arc!
While I found the art style a little rough, I really enjoyed the world building and the characters. Specially Lelo.
I can't wait to see more of this world and characters!
While I found the art style a little rough, I really enjoyed the world building and the characters. Specially Lelo.
I can't wait to see more of this world and characters!
Talli, Daughter of the Moon Vol. 1 is the first entry into a fantasy manga series be French-Laotian cartoonist, Sourya. In this story, we follow Talli, a child adopted by Lord Koska who has a hidden talent-she is one of the last known summoners. When Koska castle is ransacked by his enemy, Lord Ulric, Talli is forced to go on the run with her faithful companion, Sir Alan. With Ulric’s deadly captain Nina on their trail, they pick up some interesting companions and learn more about Talli’s origin.
I am kind of torn on how I feel about this installment. While some of the art was absolutely gorgeous, there were several panels that felt more cartoony in style. You start off in chapter one right in the middle of the action and have to pick up clues as to what is going on as you read. It was very confusing to me at points. You also don’t learn a whole lot about Talli’s powers in the volume.
It did have a good fantasy feel. I think it felt more like a video game than anything. The last bit of the volume has the author talking about his process while creating this story and it mentions Dragon Quest as a source of inspiration which I think definitely shows. I think as a first volume, this one wasn’t the strongest but the last chapter built up for the next volume to be much better so I will probably continue. I am always a fan of a story with a ragtag group that has to beat the odds.
I am kind of torn on how I feel about this installment. While some of the art was absolutely gorgeous, there were several panels that felt more cartoony in style. You start off in chapter one right in the middle of the action and have to pick up clues as to what is going on as you read. It was very confusing to me at points. You also don’t learn a whole lot about Talli’s powers in the volume.
It did have a good fantasy feel. I think it felt more like a video game than anything. The last bit of the volume has the author talking about his process while creating this story and it mentions Dragon Quest as a source of inspiration which I think definitely shows. I think as a first volume, this one wasn’t the strongest but the last chapter built up for the next volume to be much better so I will probably continue. I am always a fan of a story with a ragtag group that has to beat the odds.
Very expressive and gorgeously detailed art sets the stage for what has the potential to be a solid epic fantasy story.
We only get little glimpses into the characters and the world they inhabit in this volume, but it's enough to really show how big the story can get while keeping the humanity of the characters center stage.
I'm looking forward to seeing where future volumes take this.
Happy thanks to NetGalley and Oni Press for the early read!
We only get little glimpses into the characters and the world they inhabit in this volume, but it's enough to really show how big the story can get while keeping the humanity of the characters center stage.
I'm looking forward to seeing where future volumes take this.
Happy thanks to NetGalley and Oni Press for the early read!