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stormywolf's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I'm actually not that big of a Batman fan. Okay, so I've watched the Christopher Nolan films, the Adam West movie, all of Batman Beyond, a bit of The Animated Series, the first season of Gotham, reviews of some of the more well-known comics, playthroughs of the Arkhamgames, and his appearances in Justice League stuff, but...is that really enough to be called a fan and not just culturally knowledgeable? Lol. Anyway, after seeing this as a recommendation off of the Teen Titans novels I just reviewed, I figured another modern YA interpretation of classic characters might be fun to continue in this spooky month.
Read my full review at The Wolf's Den
Overall, this book impressed me. I wasn't really looking for more than a fun whodunit with teenaged Batman characters, and I found an interesting character study and exploration of class, crime, and desperation, all wrapped up in a stylized and diversified bow. It's definitely a darker story, as you'd probably expect of anything concerning Gotham, so I don't know that I'd recommend it to everyone, but it at least does give a good list of resources for US readers to whom themes and situations might hit a little too close to home. Still, if you're a Batman fan, are looking for a new graphic novel that catches your eye, or are interested in a stand-alone YA mystery, you might give this one a try. Lots of fun references, familiar gothic noir, and a diverse cast should give any fan a good time, and offer a unique jumping-on point for newcomers. And I'll definitely be keeping my eye out for more stories with the Gotham crew.
Read my full review at The Wolf's Den
Overall, this book impressed me. I wasn't really looking for more than a fun whodunit with teenaged Batman characters, and I found an interesting character study and exploration of class, crime, and desperation, all wrapped up in a stylized and diversified bow. It's definitely a darker story, as you'd probably expect of anything concerning Gotham, so I don't know that I'd recommend it to everyone, but it at least does give a good list of resources for US readers to whom themes and situations might hit a little too close to home. Still, if you're a Batman fan, are looking for a new graphic novel that catches your eye, or are interested in a stand-alone YA mystery, you might give this one a try. Lots of fun references, familiar gothic noir, and a diverse cast should give any fan a good time, and offer a unique jumping-on point for newcomers. And I'll definitely be keeping my eye out for more stories with the Gotham crew.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Toxic friendship, Bullying, Dementia, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, and Torture
Moderate: Stalking, Suicide, Violence, Drug use, Death of parent, Infidelity, Alcoholism, Child death, and Grief
Minor: Death
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