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rafacolog's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, and Addiction
ellelainey's review against another edition
4.0
As the end of a volume, it was 5*. As the end of a series? I have to lower the mark, because there is no way this is a proper ending to a story. There are still so many unanswered questions.
I've loved Cullen Bunn since I read The Damned Vol. 1 and I've never rated his work under 5* until now. But this one kind of felt like someone had grown bored of the story, didn't know what else to do with it, and gave up with a quick and easy ending that didn't entirely make sense. Where did that "But now we can be together, Brae?" part come from? That was totally out of character. Why, when it's been such a constant throughout, does "the ash doesn't lie" suddenly become untrue? I can buy it being a curse, but not a lie, considering how much emphasis was given to it. And I don't like the idea of the story being over just because everyone - bar the only person who can actually keep making the stuff - is dead. And there's no resolution for the policewoman.
I'm pretty sure I know who the masked guy is, but I also have 2 theories and it seems I'll never know if I was right or not. I hate ending a series without answers.
I've loved Cullen Bunn since I read The Damned Vol. 1 and I've never rated his work under 5* until now. But this one kind of felt like someone had grown bored of the story, didn't know what else to do with it, and gave up with a quick and easy ending that didn't entirely make sense. Where did that "But now we can be together, Brae?" part come from? That was totally out of character. Why, when it's been such a constant throughout, does "the ash doesn't lie" suddenly become untrue? I can buy it being a curse, but not a lie, considering how much emphasis was given to it. And I don't like the idea of the story being over just because everyone - bar the only person who can actually keep making the stuff - is dead. And there's no resolution for the policewoman.
I'm pretty sure I know who the masked guy is, but I also have 2 theories and it seems I'll never know if I was right or not. I hate ending a series without answers.
angelikareadsavariciously's review against another edition
4.0
That escalated quickly! I hope to see a continuation!
mnsperkins's review against another edition
3.0
A nice wrap up to the series even if it seemed a little rushed.
remigves's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
emilyyjjean's review against another edition
5.0
Great ending to the series! This was a very interesting concept, and I'm kind of sad that the story is complete. I definitely would read more!
howlinglibraries's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Vol. 1 ★★★★★
Vol. 2 ★★★★★
Vol. 3 ★★★★★
This was an incredible close to a series that I've enjoyed immensely and recommend so highly to horror graphic novel lovers. There's a lot of loss in this finale and the stakes are immensely high, but I loved that, because this is exactly what things were building up to: anything else would have been a shallow disappointment. I liked the touch of openness to the ending and, if Cullen Bunn were to ever write a spin-off series, I would be first in line to read it, too.
✨ Representation: multiple Black, Black/white biracial, and Latinx characters
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Murder, Drug abuse, and Addiction
Minor: Cancer