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rafacolog's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, and Addiction
howlinglibraries's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Vol. 1 ★★★★★
Vol. 2 ★★★★★
Vol. 3 ★★★★★
A family in New Orleans has learned how to make a psychedelic drug from the ashes of corpses, allowing the user to feel as though they are living that dead person's memories for a time, or revisiting a scene with them.
RE-READ REVIEW: JULY 2022
Knowing that the series is finished now that Vol. 3 is out, I decided to go back from the beginning and re-read the first two volumes, and I'm so glad that I did. My tastes in graphic novels have shifted over the past 4 years or so, and what was originally a story that felt a bit poorly placed now feels streamlined and smooth; art that originally didn't quite meet my desires now strikes me as gorgeous and immensely detailed. I highly recommend this series to anyone looking for a dark horror/crime story with an atmospheric locale and a strong focus on family bonds and betrayals.
✨ Representation: multiple Black, Black/white biracial, and Latinx characters
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ORIGINAL REVIEW: DECEMBER 2018
I would say to go into this graphic novel knowing as little as possible, because it's a really cool plotline that takes well to readers going in blind. The artwork isn't my favorite, but it's got a nice, grungy feel to it that fits the mood well enough. My only issue with the graphic novel is the same issue I've had with other works from Cullen Bunn: I found the storyline and pacing to be very jumpy and hard to follow at points. That said, I'd still definitely recommend checking the story out if you're intrigued by the synopsis and don't mind a bit of gore and murder.
Thank you so much to BOOM! Studios for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, Gore, Death, Murder, Drug abuse, and Addiction
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