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emilie_rose's review
4.0
3.5 stars
This book was fun read and delved into comic book culture in an interesting way. I really enjoyed the characters, but I also felt lime it didn’t really say much. It was pretty predictable and not much really got resolved. I’m torn about that, but I kinda liked it because it did seem somewhat realistic because of that.
Some of the conversations seemed a little unrealistic, but it didn’t really detract too much from the story, but it could be something to work on.
All in all, an entertaining read. For a author who’s focus thus far has been graphic novels, this was a successful departure from that and if she decides to write another prose book, I could really see it being even more so.
This book was fun read and delved into comic book culture in an interesting way. I really enjoyed the characters, but I also felt lime it didn’t really say much. It was pretty predictable and not much really got resolved. I’m torn about that, but I kinda liked it because it did seem somewhat realistic because of that.
Some of the conversations seemed a little unrealistic, but it didn’t really detract too much from the story, but it could be something to work on.
All in all, an entertaining read. For a author who’s focus thus far has been graphic novels, this was a successful departure from that and if she decides to write another prose book, I could really see it being even more so.
rebeccacider's review
4.0
3.5. I've been a Faith Erin Hicks fan since forever, so reading her debut prose novel was a treat. The romance didn't totally gel for me (and in general I wanted a little more from the male lead), but I enjoyed this book's emotional honesty, humor, and poignant evocation of a small town in the Canadian Maritimes. And the prose is damn good!
jagussow's review
5.0
A paradox of a book - I wanted to read it quickly to find out how it ends but I didn't want it to end. A sweet and gentle slow burn romance that made my heart happy. As with most comics, it was a self contained story but I closed it hoping for a sequel.
aherro12's review
4.0
This was a really cute contemporary romance set in a small Canadian town. Miriam really does not want to have anything to with Weldon once she realizes that he is the heir to the TomorrowMen comic fortune that her grandfather was cheated out of. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for an adorable and geeky romance.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you Netgalley and Macmillan for giving me the chance to read and review this book early!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you Netgalley and Macmillan for giving me the chance to read and review this book early!
bericheri's review
5.0
What a delightful novel. Miriam Kendrick is the granddaughter of the smash hit comics, TomorrowMen, creator Micah Kendrick. She should be rich but instead her grandfather signed away his rights to the characters in his youth. His partner, Joseph Warrick, was later forced out of the business, Warrick Comics, he had built up from nothing. His grandson Weldon Warrick is rich and with the impending release of the TomorrowMen movie, stands to inherit a fortune.
When Miriam and Weldon meet, the animosity and complications of forty years of family feuds culminates in their relationship.
A modern Romeo and Juliet but with comics and nerds!
When Miriam and Weldon meet, the animosity and complications of forty years of family feuds culminates in their relationship.
A modern Romeo and Juliet but with comics and nerds!
sc104906's review
2.0
I received this eARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Miriam is the granddaughter of a comic book legacy. Her grandfather was one of the original creators of one of the most famous superheroes. However, he lost the rights and the money to this dynasty, when he was bought out by his partner. Miriam live a quiet life in their Canadian town. Even though her family doesn’t have access to the superhero world, Miriam loves it and works at the local comic shop. While working, a cute tourist stops by and purchases one of her mother’s pieces of art. Miriam is not impressed by this obvious rich boy, but he is super cute. As the two get drawn further and further together, they find that their families have a very tumultuous past…think Romeo and Juliet for comic book geeks. Is it possible for them to have a relationship, or even a friendship?
I wish that there had been a multimedia component of this book, like chapter vignettes with comics. Overall it was an interesting book.
Miriam is the granddaughter of a comic book legacy. Her grandfather was one of the original creators of one of the most famous superheroes. However, he lost the rights and the money to this dynasty, when he was bought out by his partner. Miriam live a quiet life in their Canadian town. Even though her family doesn’t have access to the superhero world, Miriam loves it and works at the local comic shop. While working, a cute tourist stops by and purchases one of her mother’s pieces of art. Miriam is not impressed by this obvious rich boy, but he is super cute. As the two get drawn further and further together, they find that their families have a very tumultuous past…think Romeo and Juliet for comic book geeks. Is it possible for them to have a relationship, or even a friendship?
I wish that there had been a multimedia component of this book, like chapter vignettes with comics. Overall it was an interesting book.
thepolybrary's review
4.0
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Comics Will Break Your Heart was an adorable story with hattips to geeks of all kinds - from the greats of British literature to, obviously, comic book fans! The plot is loosely based on Romeo and Juliet, only the two families in question are descendents of patriarchs who together birthed one of the greatest comic book franchises of all time, only to have a bitter falling out.
Mir and Weldon are both likable characters, young people approaching the end of high school with the usual amount of trepidation and flailing about as they try to figure out their place in the world and what they want to do with their lives. They meet by sheer accident, when Weldon's misbehavior prompts his high-powered, fame and fortune focused father to send him away for the summer, to his aunt and uncle's house in the small town he has rarely seen. Despite his undercurrent of resentment and propensity for lying, Weldon is charismatic and charms just about everyone he meets. Mir has a work ethic to rival most adults, desperate to rise above her family's extreme economy of existence. I liked that she didn't seem embarrassed by her admittedly rather eccentric parents, but she knew that their choices were not going to be hers. I could understand her resentment of being forced to the extremes of frugal living - such as buying a second hand Monopoly and painting rocks to replace the missing pieces.
The cast of side characters was endearing too, even if I felt that their stories were left unfinished. I loved Mir's friends Evan and Raleigh, and I hope maybe the author plans to write more about them at some point. Evan especially! He was just so sweet and kind and clearly cared so much about Mir. I really liked that even though he wanted to care about her in a more-than-friends way, when she said made it clear she wasn't interested he completely dropped it, but remained a great friend. A lot of guys could take a lesson! :P
The Romeo/Juliet plot was a little weak, mostly because of its predictability. The adults of the two families have had some hard feelings in the past, but their reasons for estrangement sound weak, especially the way Weldon's aunt presents her case.
4/5 stars. I loved the descriptions of fandoms and comics, and Comic Con. It definitely appeals to the inner (and not so inner) nerd!
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Comics Will Break Your Heart was an adorable story with hattips to geeks of all kinds - from the greats of British literature to, obviously, comic book fans! The plot is loosely based on Romeo and Juliet, only the two families in question are descendents of patriarchs who together birthed one of the greatest comic book franchises of all time, only to have a bitter falling out.
Mir and Weldon are both likable characters, young people approaching the end of high school with the usual amount of trepidation and flailing about as they try to figure out their place in the world and what they want to do with their lives. They meet by sheer accident, when Weldon's misbehavior prompts his high-powered, fame and fortune focused father to send him away for the summer, to his aunt and uncle's house in the small town he has rarely seen. Despite his undercurrent of resentment and propensity for lying, Weldon is charismatic and charms just about everyone he meets. Mir has a work ethic to rival most adults, desperate to rise above her family's extreme economy of existence. I liked that she didn't seem embarrassed by her admittedly rather eccentric parents, but she knew that their choices were not going to be hers. I could understand her resentment of being forced to the extremes of frugal living - such as buying a second hand Monopoly and painting rocks to replace the missing pieces.
The cast of side characters was endearing too, even if I felt that their stories were left unfinished. I loved Mir's friends Evan and Raleigh, and I hope maybe the author plans to write more about them at some point. Evan especially! He was just so sweet and kind and clearly cared so much about Mir. I really liked that even though he wanted to care about her in a more-than-friends way, when she said made it clear she wasn't interested he completely dropped it, but remained a great friend. A lot of guys could take a lesson! :P
The Romeo/Juliet plot was a little weak, mostly because of its predictability. The adults of the two families have had some hard feelings in the past, but their reasons for estrangement sound weak, especially the way Weldon's aunt presents her case.
4/5 stars. I loved the descriptions of fandoms and comics, and Comic Con. It definitely appeals to the inner (and not so inner) nerd!
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