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nicoelle's review
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
octavia_cade's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
4.0
This is a combination of form and genre that I don't think I've come across before - a historical urban fantasy comic, set in Detroit in the early 1970s, and it was super enjoyable. The protagonist, Elena, is a journalist known for her investigations into police brutality. Marginalised by both her race and sex, she's able to illuminate the social tensions of the time (before my time, and in another country at that) in a clear and vivid way. Honestly, I was so engrossed in the social commentary that I was actually a little disappointed when the urban fantasy bit came in - I had no idea going in that this was anything more than historical fiction, so the swirling monster that appeared in the alleyway was a surprise. It's not that I don't enjoy monsters and urban fantasy - I do - it's just that I find myself far less interested in it than I am in Elena and her community.
naiadtales's review
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
sophiasunlitreads's review
4.0
This book was given to me in exchange for an honest review
Elena Abbott is one of the best and toughest reporters in Detroit. While trying to unmask gangs and their dirty affairs, she plays an important role as the Lightbringer to vanquish the evil threating the election campaign of the first black mayor.
When her firm gets a new books, he begins to question her role in the firm. Asking why she isn't lady like and offering unsolicited advice on how Elena Abbott should behave as a woman.
The comic style is not short of beautiful and clear you can read the dialogue boxes easily.
The main characters are all blacks and people of colour. The main lead character, Elena Abbott is a black queer woman. The representation of the challenges black queer women face was covered in this comic.
If you want to experience an urban fantasy and supernatural comic with magic and guns and detective work, Abbott us packed from the first page to the last page.
Elena Abbott is one of the best and toughest reporters in Detroit. While trying to unmask gangs and their dirty affairs, she plays an important role as the Lightbringer to vanquish the evil threating the election campaign of the first black mayor.
When her firm gets a new books, he begins to question her role in the firm. Asking why she isn't lady like and offering unsolicited advice on how Elena Abbott should behave as a woman.
The comic style is not short of beautiful and clear you can read the dialogue boxes easily.
The main characters are all blacks and people of colour. The main lead character, Elena Abbott is a black queer woman. The representation of the challenges black queer women face was covered in this comic.
If you want to experience an urban fantasy and supernatural comic with magic and guns and detective work, Abbott us packed from the first page to the last page.
bookish_calirican's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
therainbowshelf's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
A super fun comic with a historic setting and a strong Black female protagonist! I’m loving watching Abbott journalist detective her way through terrifying situations. The cast of characters is delightful, the art is fun, and the supernatural elements are great. There’s a lot of creative panel work in here, and the social commentary is on point. I’m looking forward to the next volume.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder, Alcohol, Blood, Cursing, Animal death, Child death, Gore, Grief, and Racism
Moderate: Police brutality
Minor: Drug use, Car accident, Gun violence, and Homophobia
Death of a spouse