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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
Compelling, adorable, quite tropey but with a very different cast than what we usually see, so it managed to be perfectly interesting anyway. Sometimes the action was a little difficult to follow, but the story and atmosphere carried it
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-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:
No
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
This was an exquisitely done novel exploring themes of colonization and resistance. It reflected many of the continued struggles of Arabic nations and those in the diaspora. It follows Aiza's journey leaving her home and family to enlisting in the military and training to become a Knight's squire. Aiza is born of a shunned bloodline and keeps her identity a secret until she is confronted with the reality that her position as squire would be at odds with her identity. She and her peers go through training and grow together, and ultimately they all find their own ways of unlearning colonizing expectations and returning to their roots. They then band together to overthrow the militant leader and reeducate the enlisted minds on what values they should uphold.
I have no complaints for this book as it was so well done and engaging. The artwork was simple yet stunning and managed to convey emotion deeply and action swiftly. It helped guide the reader along with the characters as they each worked to unlearn their colonization biases, leaving us with thoughtful remarks on the state of our current world. I'll definitely reread and recommend this.
I have no complaints for this book as it was so well done and engaging. The artwork was simple yet stunning and managed to convey emotion deeply and action swiftly. It helped guide the reader along with the characters as they each worked to unlearn their colonization biases, leaving us with thoughtful remarks on the state of our current world. I'll definitely reread and recommend this.
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
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:
Complicated
I hope there is more. This world was so well realized. The end comes a bit quick, but as set up for more it would be nice.
adventurous
inspiring
sad
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a fun adventure tale with substance. The art, especially the evening tableaus, were gorgeous. Very cinematic in a way.
There were quite a few instances where scenes changed abruptly that had me scratching my head.
Overall an enjoyable graphic novel.
There were quite a few instances where scenes changed abruptly that had me scratching my head.
Overall an enjoyable graphic novel.
adventurous
emotional
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