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aficklecycle's review
3.0
Thanks to Netgalley.com for providing me with an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review
3.5 stars to this super cute story! I really enjoyed the art, that was my favorite part. Very colorful and fun! The cast of characters are adorable, each with a different voice. The dialogue had so much humor and really entertained! I'll definitely be reading the next installment, the mystery of how Crimson came to be will "haunt" me if I don't!
3.5 stars to this super cute story! I really enjoyed the art, that was my favorite part. Very colorful and fun! The cast of characters are adorable, each with a different voice. The dialogue had so much humor and really entertained! I'll definitely be reading the next installment, the mystery of how Crimson came to be will "haunt" me if I don't!
booksonhermind's review
4.0
Crimson Volania Mulch has just awoken to a new life where someone has been calling her name. With no clue who she is or where her mother is, Crimson ventures out into the world beyond her crypt. She discovers what it means to have friends, to be afraid, and to be brave. All along, she grows closer to finding her mother, who she is, and what she's capable of.
I loved this little horror comic for kids. It has every monster under the sun including our heroine Crimson or Crimy who is a patchwork of different girls. It sounds creepy but the way she's drawn and that amazing purple hair of hers makes her seem more whimsical. She's also very sweet and daring. She takes on challenges head on without any knowledge of who she is.
There's also Wisteria, a loyal werewolf friend Crimson makes who's angry side shows when the group is in danger or when she's trying to get a point across. Mental note: Don't make Wisteria angry.
Simon, a swamp monster seemingly infatuated with Crimson, is a lovable creature. He's a nice guy who reminds me of Beast Boy from Teen Titans with his silliness.
Parameter Jones, a witch or "magic technician" whose magic skills are rough around the edges, tests Crimson's patience. She confident with her skills even though she clearly needs more practice.
There's Crust, a two-headed badger hedgehog joins in when he's left out of Crimson's crypt, becoming her pet in the process. I love that he has two heads. It fits so perfectly with the story.
And finally there is Quinton, a stuck up vampire that catches Crimson's curiosity, but attitude doesn't impress her. I hope she doesn't get caught up in liking him too much if he continues with his attitude. Crimy's better than that.
Alexovich's (he drew Invader Zim guys!!!!) illustrations are perfect for this whimsical little horror comic. I loved looking at everything about as much as I liked reading about Crimson's adventures - that's to say I enjoyed it immensely.
Crimson is dealing with a case of amnesia.... I think. It's like she's trying to recall memories but no one knows her. There's this eerie voice in the background that comes from time to time to encourage her. It's supposed to be her mother. There are ghosts and zombies - so don't worry, all the monsters are included - that she faces that get her closer to the truth of who she is. I'm curious to see with all the dangers she's faced in her first days alive how the story will grow going forward.
The variety of characters and personalities has to be the best part of this comic. I enjoy stories that focus on friendships so Stitched made me happy in that regard. I think Crimson, as our heroine, has guts and a good amount of mystery to her. The illustrations are wonderful to look at as well. I'll be looking for the next volume in the Stitched series, hopefully coming soon.
I loved this little horror comic for kids. It has every monster under the sun including our heroine Crimson or Crimy who is a patchwork of different girls. It sounds creepy but the way she's drawn and that amazing purple hair of hers makes her seem more whimsical. She's also very sweet and daring. She takes on challenges head on without any knowledge of who she is.
There's also Wisteria, a loyal werewolf friend Crimson makes who's angry side shows when the group is in danger or when she's trying to get a point across. Mental note: Don't make Wisteria angry.
Simon, a swamp monster seemingly infatuated with Crimson, is a lovable creature. He's a nice guy who reminds me of Beast Boy from Teen Titans with his silliness.
Parameter Jones, a witch or "magic technician" whose magic skills are rough around the edges, tests Crimson's patience. She confident with her skills even though she clearly needs more practice.
There's Crust, a two-headed badger hedgehog joins in when he's left out of Crimson's crypt, becoming her pet in the process. I love that he has two heads. It fits so perfectly with the story.
And finally there is Quinton, a stuck up vampire that catches Crimson's curiosity, but attitude doesn't impress her. I hope she doesn't get caught up in liking him too much if he continues with his attitude. Crimy's better than that.
Alexovich's (he drew Invader Zim guys!!!!) illustrations are perfect for this whimsical little horror comic. I loved looking at everything about as much as I liked reading about Crimson's adventures - that's to say I enjoyed it immensely.
Crimson is dealing with a case of amnesia.... I think. It's like she's trying to recall memories but no one knows her. There's this eerie voice in the background that comes from time to time to encourage her. It's supposed to be her mother. There are ghosts and zombies - so don't worry, all the monsters are included - that she faces that get her closer to the truth of who she is. I'm curious to see with all the dangers she's faced in her first days alive how the story will grow going forward.
The variety of characters and personalities has to be the best part of this comic. I enjoy stories that focus on friendships so Stitched made me happy in that regard. I think Crimson, as our heroine, has guts and a good amount of mystery to her. The illustrations are wonderful to look at as well. I'll be looking for the next volume in the Stitched series, hopefully coming soon.
librarianryan's review
4.0
Crimson has just woken to the undead. She has no idea who she is or where she comes from. She makes friends easily and is not frightened by the darkness around her. She meets ghosts, sea creatures and even vampires and werewolves. She is happy in her new life, if only she knew where she came from. An interesting tale. Not fully developed yet, but I expect to see that in further volumes. The characters are fun, is illustrations vibrant for the undead, and overall a joy to read.
alenka's review
3.0
This is a fairly light-hearted horror comic about a Sally-esque undead girl who wakes up in a crypt and discovers she lives in a cemetery, but has no memories and knows nothing about herself beyond her name. She befriends the various also tween-aged creatures in the cemetery - a fish boy, vampire boy, wolf girl and a magic/scientist girl with high ambitions - and gains a few clues to her identity. Mostly, though, she remains upbeat and makes friends. Cute, maybe good for like, younger kids eyeing stuff like Emily the Strange or for Monster High fans. I have mixed feelings about the layouts? I thought maybe they were supposed to make us feel disoriented because Crimson feels disoriented, with all the memory loss and stuff, but I got kind of sick of the oval-insert panels and wavy structures after a while. Might be more effective if used more sparingly?
saoirseak's review
3.0
I received an advance review copy of this book.
My favourite thing about this book is the character designs, which were adorable. Every character has distinct features and a unique silhouette while still feeling like part of a cohesive whole.
However, I feel like there were too many characters introduced too quickly. If a major part of this series' focus is going to be on romance (which this volume certainly hints at), I think I would have prefered if the first volume spent a little more time on emotional development with a smaller core cast, opening the world up in later books.
This book has beautiful, unique page layouts. Sometimes they can be distracting-- it's not really a break from convention if there are never any "standard" rectangular panels to break away from-- but when the layouts are serving the narrative they can be extremely effective.
My favourite thing about this book is the character designs, which were adorable. Every character has distinct features and a unique silhouette while still feeling like part of a cohesive whole.
However, I feel like there were too many characters introduced too quickly. If a major part of this series' focus is going to be on romance (which this volume certainly hints at), I think I would have prefered if the first volume spent a little more time on emotional development with a smaller core cast, opening the world up in later books.
This book has beautiful, unique page layouts. Sometimes they can be distracting-- it's not really a break from convention if there are never any "standard" rectangular panels to break away from-- but when the layouts are serving the narrative they can be extremely effective.
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