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evelnita's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful artwork, steampunk, cats, badass female lead what more could you ask for
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Beautiful artwork, steampunk, cats, badass female lead what more could you ask for
Merged review:
Beautiful artwork, steampunk, cats, badass female lead what more could you ask for
Merged review:
Beautiful artwork, steampunk, cats, badass female lead what more could you ask for
Merged review:
Beautiful artwork, steampunk, cats, badass female lead what more could you ask for
nostoat's review against another edition
4.0
Absolutely gorgeous art, wish I had caught on to some aspects of the world-building sooner because wow yeah, some of these plot hooks are MADE for me. (I think this is the third or fourth time I've tried to read this comic, and the first I've ever finished a volume.)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Genocide, and Gore
erine's review against another edition
5.0
Both gorgeous and horrifying. I read this as an ebook on my phone, which exacerbated my normal struggle to distinguish between some of the characters, but even in tiny format this featured beautiful creatures. Looking forward to the next one.
And Hoopla has become as dangerous as Netflix. I finished the first volume and closed it out and was immediately asked if I'd like to borrow volume two... well I think I will!
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Both gorgeous and horrifying. I read this as an ebook on my phone, which exacerbated my normal struggle to distinguish between some of the characters, but even in tiny format this featured beautiful creatures. Looking forward to the next one.
And Hoopla has become as dangerous as Netflix. I finished the first volume and closed it out and was immediately asked if I'd like to borrow volume two... well I think I will!
And Hoopla has become as dangerous as Netflix. I finished the first volume and closed it out and was immediately asked if I'd like to borrow volume two... well I think I will!
Merged review:
Both gorgeous and horrifying. I read this as an ebook on my phone, which exacerbated my normal struggle to distinguish between some of the characters, but even in tiny format this featured beautiful creatures. Looking forward to the next one.
And Hoopla has become as dangerous as Netflix. I finished the first volume and closed it out and was immediately asked if I'd like to borrow volume two... well I think I will!
curlicuereads's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
bythebooks's review against another edition
4.0
I new to graphic novels so the probably wasn’t the best choice to start out with since it had a lot of world building to keep track of while also understanding the format so for that it’s more of a 3.5. I still really enjoyed it and can’t wait to read the next volume. (also baby fox and cat
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I new to graphic novels so the probably wasn’t the best choice to start out with since it had a lot of world building to keep track of while also understanding the format so for that it’s more of a 3.5. I still really enjoyed it and can’t wait to read the next volume. (also baby fox and cat
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I new to graphic novels so the probably wasn’t the best choice to start out with since it had a lot of world building to keep track of while also understanding the format so for that it’s more of a 3.5. I still really enjoyed it and can’t wait to read the next volume. (also baby fox and cat
Merged review:
I new to graphic novels so the probably wasn’t the best choice to start out with since it had a lot of world building to keep track of while also understanding the format so for that it’s more of a 3.5. I still really enjoyed it and can’t wait to read the next volume. (also baby fox and cat
Merged review:
I new to graphic novels so the probably wasn’t the best choice to start out with since it had a lot of world building to keep track of while also understanding the format so for that it’s more of a 3.5. I still really enjoyed it and can’t wait to read the next volume. (also baby fox and cat
mlliu's review against another edition
4.0
Wow, this is one of the most engaging graphic novels/comics I've read in awhile. In the past, I've had difficulty following the sequence of illustrations in some graphic novels, or disliked the artwork, or just didn't care about the characters. I'm not that familiar with myths, so I can't say how original Marjorie Liu's ideas are, but I love how lush and imaginative the world of Monstress seems to be. Kana Takeda's artwork perfectly complements the fantastic elements of the story.
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Wow, this is one of the most engaging graphic novels/comics I've read in awhile. In the past, I've had difficulty following the sequence of illustrations in some graphic novels, or disliked the artwork, or just didn't care about the characters. I'm not that familiar with myths, so I can't say how original Marjorie Liu's ideas are, but I love how lush and imaginative the world of Monstress seems to be. Kana Takeda's artwork perfectly complements the fantastic elements of the story.
Merged review:
Wow, this is one of the most engaging graphic novels/comics I've read in awhile. In the past, I've had difficulty following the sequence of illustrations in some graphic novels, or disliked the artwork, or just didn't care about the characters. I'm not that familiar with myths, so I can't say how original Marjorie Liu's ideas are, but I love how lush and imaginative the world of Monstress seems to be. Kana Takeda's artwork perfectly complements the fantastic elements of the story.
raelovestoread's review against another edition
5.0
Monstress is stunning.
The first thing that captivated me was the gorgeous artwork. Set in a world that's subtly steampunk with an art deco feel and Lovecraftian elements, it's the ideal aesthetic!
My respect for the story came later as it took a while for the lore to be revealed. Now at the end of Volume 1, I'm hooked and can't wait for the next instalment.
I particularly love some of the strong, ruthless, fearless females in this book. Not a damsel-in-distress in sight. I found it refreshing: effortlessly badass.
Also there are talking cats.
If you like graphic novels - and don't mind them angry and dark - this one is not to be missed.
Merged review:
Monstress is stunning.
The first thing that captivated me was the gorgeous artwork. Set in a world that's subtly steampunk with an art deco feel and Lovecraftian elements, it's the ideal aesthetic!
My respect for the story came later as it took a while for the lore to be revealed. Now at the end of Volume 1, I'm hooked and can't wait for the next instalment.
I particularly love some of the strong, ruthless, fearless females in this book. Not a damsel-in-distress in sight. I found it refreshing: effortlessly badass.
Also there are talking cats.
If you like graphic novels - and don't mind them angry and dark - this one is not to be missed.
The first thing that captivated me was the gorgeous artwork. Set in a world that's subtly steampunk with an art deco feel and Lovecraftian elements, it's the ideal aesthetic!
My respect for the story came later as it took a while for the lore to be revealed. Now at the end of Volume 1, I'm hooked and can't wait for the next instalment.
I particularly love some of the strong, ruthless, fearless females in this book. Not a damsel-in-distress in sight. I found it refreshing: effortlessly badass.
Also there are talking cats.
If you like graphic novels - and don't mind them angry and dark - this one is not to be missed.
Merged review:
Monstress is stunning.
The first thing that captivated me was the gorgeous artwork. Set in a world that's subtly steampunk with an art deco feel and Lovecraftian elements, it's the ideal aesthetic!
My respect for the story came later as it took a while for the lore to be revealed. Now at the end of Volume 1, I'm hooked and can't wait for the next instalment.
I particularly love some of the strong, ruthless, fearless females in this book. Not a damsel-in-distress in sight. I found it refreshing: effortlessly badass.
Also there are talking cats.
If you like graphic novels - and don't mind them angry and dark - this one is not to be missed.
toolittletime's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Writing this review on the reread of the book.
Gorgeous art and really cool world building. You are drawn into Maika's world and story really quickly. Very good introduction that leaves you with questions to pull you into the next volume.
Very dark and violent world.
Gorgeous art and really cool world building. You are drawn into Maika's world and story really quickly. Very good introduction that leaves you with questions to pull you into the next volume.
Very dark and violent world.
crystaldg7's review against another edition
4.0
Beautifully illustrated! I am liking the story as well. I could not give it 5 stars due to the dialogue being choppy and jumping around from scene to different scene a lot. Overall an excellent graphic novel though.
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Beautifully illustrated! I am liking the story as well. I could not give it 5 stars due to the dialogue being choppy and jumping around from scene to different scene a lot. Overall an excellent graphic novel though.
Merged review:
Beautifully illustrated! I am liking the story as well. I could not give it 5 stars due to the dialogue being choppy and jumping around from scene to different scene a lot. Overall an excellent graphic novel though.
Merged review:
Beautifully illustrated! I am liking the story as well. I could not give it 5 stars due to the dialogue being choppy and jumping around from scene to different scene a lot. Overall an excellent graphic novel though.
Merged review:
Beautifully illustrated! I am liking the story as well. I could not give it 5 stars due to the dialogue being choppy and jumping around from scene to different scene a lot. Overall an excellent graphic novel though.