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annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review against another edition
4.0
I knew that I was probably gonna spoil myself if I'd read this graphic novel before reading the rest of the series. I have the first book in the series on my shelves for quite some time already, to be honest. I just never got to it. That happens to the best of my books by the way. It's the fate of the unread books of a mood reader. However, since I ordered this one from Illumicrate and since Graphic Novels are always quick reads I decided to just spoil myself anyway.
What I love about this graphic novel, is that it is totally possible to read it without having read the first book. I guess that we got a brief summary of what happened in the first book (and now I'm really curious to read it, actually) and we got a brief explanation of what is going on and how the mythology works and I didn't feel like I missed anything (I'm pretty sure I did, but at least I didn't notice it). I think that way it works to help people get curious about the series.
Because that's absolutely what happened with me. I really loved the characters in this book, especially because they seemed really grey. I also loved the mythology, because I could already see the countless possibilities for future stories, short stories and loads of fanfic. I'm therefore now inclined to put the book in my sight to make sure there is a bigger chance of me actually picking it up. I actually don't doubt I'll get to it soon.
One of the reasons the story made me so curious is also for sure the artwork. The colors are really vivid and telling and I really feel like the illustrator managed to get the emotions and the atmosphere across. On top of that the characters were easy to recognize, also something I sometimes have issues with in graphic novels. Also, the addition of the short story at the end was lovely! I quite enjoyed it and I can't wait to read more from this world!
What I love about this graphic novel, is that it is totally possible to read it without having read the first book. I guess that we got a brief summary of what happened in the first book (and now I'm really curious to read it, actually) and we got a brief explanation of what is going on and how the mythology works and I didn't feel like I missed anything (I'm pretty sure I did, but at least I didn't notice it). I think that way it works to help people get curious about the series.
Because that's absolutely what happened with me. I really loved the characters in this book, especially because they seemed really grey. I also loved the mythology, because I could already see the countless possibilities for future stories, short stories and loads of fanfic. I'm therefore now inclined to put the book in my sight to make sure there is a bigger chance of me actually picking it up. I actually don't doubt I'll get to it soon.
One of the reasons the story made me so curious is also for sure the artwork. The colors are really vivid and telling and I really feel like the illustrator managed to get the emotions and the atmosphere across. On top of that the characters were easy to recognize, also something I sometimes have issues with in graphic novels. Also, the addition of the short story at the end was lovely! I quite enjoyed it and I can't wait to read more from this world!
thecurseofchris's review against another edition
4.0
4.5/5. It's great to see something else in this universe that's not a traditional novel. I enjoyed the story and the artwork throughout.
elles_books's review against another edition
3.0
whoever decided to draw victor and eli like this... i just wanna talk
cadmanreads's review against another edition
5.0
This is a great addition to the 'Villians' series.
I do feel like it could easily be extended as there are multiple ways the story could progress between the storyline of the two current books.
The Artwork/colouring/inking are excellent. The character design for the Eli and Victor are very close to what I imagined reading the books.
Its definitely worth your time if you like the series but I don't think it would work as well as a standalone.
I do feel like it could easily be extended as there are multiple ways the story could progress between the storyline of the two current books.
The Artwork/colouring/inking are excellent. The character design for the Eli and Victor are very close to what I imagined reading the books.
Its definitely worth your time if you like the series but I don't think it would work as well as a standalone.
dishuel's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
It's a quick story. The art makes it a bit rough. Also the time gap from when this was written to the original series. The lore changed which was kind of annoying.
tannithreece's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
estherbookster's review
4.0
4 stars
This was an interesting graphic novel or comic. The beginning was a great set up, as were the parts about Eli and Victor’s past. After Charlie meets Marshal and Felix and plan to breakout Mia, things felt chaotic, unorganized, as if some information was missing from the narrative. The art style is a unique choice, not the greatest but not awful, just different from other comics and illustration choices. I'd say the book did well with representation. Parts of the world reminded me of DC comic superheroes and Marvels X-Men. It is just the first book of a series, so obviously it ends on a cliffhanger “To Be Continued” note and more to be expected with the extraordinary people, their powers, and their motives.
This was an interesting graphic novel or comic. The beginning was a great set up, as were the parts about Eli and Victor’s past. After Charlie meets Marshal and Felix and plan to breakout Mia, things felt chaotic, unorganized, as if some information was missing from the narrative. The art style is a unique choice, not the greatest but not awful, just different from other comics and illustration choices. I'd say the book did well with representation. Parts of the world reminded me of DC comic superheroes and Marvels X-Men. It is just the first book of a series, so obviously it ends on a cliffhanger “To Be Continued” note and more to be expected with the extraordinary people, their powers, and their motives.
vael's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Forced institutionalization
sagefikse's review against another edition
3.0
lets just say. Not how i pictured victor and eli. but i love charlotte’s character design so much so i’ll let it pass
vnolen's review against another edition
5.0
My first time reading a physical copy of a graphic novel. I thoroughly enjoyed it, but I was already a fan of V. E. Schwab’s work before reading this one. It was wonderfully entertaining as always.