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betweentheshelves's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Once again, I'm going to say the best thing about this was probably the art. Throughout, there are just some absolutely gorgeous panels, and they really fit the whole theme/tone of the book overall. And while it is an environmental thriller, I wanted the two main storylines to connect a bit more. I thought Beth's disappearance was going to have more of an impact on what actually happened with the pipeline.
The characterization overall was also fine, nothing about it really stood out to me. There is a lot of great visual diversity, but none of this is really acknowledged in the story itself. We get some of Dee's family story, but I think maybe that could have been expanded on as well.
All in all, even though the art style is fantastic, the story itself was a little all over the place to me.
The characterization overall was also fine, nothing about it really stood out to me. There is a lot of great visual diversity, but none of this is really acknowledged in the story itself. We get some of Dee's family story, but I think maybe that could have been expanded on as well.
All in all, even though the art style is fantastic, the story itself was a little all over the place to me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Minor: Violence and Pregnancy
danicaleblanc's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death
Minor: Violence and Pregnancy
melaniereadsbooks's review
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Thank you to Netgalley and Random House for an arc of this graphic novel!
When Dee moves back to her hometown to help search for her missing twin sister and be there for her mom, she hopes that her knowledge of her sister will help her to find something the police haven't--and she's right. She uncovers a plot by a businessman in the town, as well as the origins behind the mysterious 'Jersey Devil'.
The art in this book is gorgeous! I love Dee's character design and can't wait to see this in full color! I liked the story and thought it had an interesting message. It was captivating and I read it all in one sitting! Can't wait to see the finished form of this one!
Pub Date: Nov 16, 2021
When Dee moves back to her hometown to help search for her missing twin sister and be there for her mom, she hopes that her knowledge of her sister will help her to find something the police haven't--and she's right. She uncovers a plot by a businessman in the town, as well as the origins behind the mysterious 'Jersey Devil'.
The art in this book is gorgeous! I love Dee's character design and can't wait to see this in full color! I liked the story and thought it had an interesting message. It was captivating and I read it all in one sitting! Can't wait to see the finished form of this one!
Pub Date: Nov 16, 2021
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
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