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Wynd Libro uno: La huida del príncipe by Michael Dialynas, James Tynion IV
5 reviews
adventurous
dark
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Violence, Xenophobia
Moderate: Body shaming, Chronic illness, Death, Fatphobia, Racism, Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol
Minor: Physical abuse, Torture
adventurous
fast-paced
A few months ago, I cleaned out my tbr list and almost dumped this one, but I'm so glad I didn't!
Right off the bat, we've got some really cool characters, and it's so nice to see that they're already getting some good development in. Yorik definitely would have been insufferable if Thorn hadn't gotten through to him. And Wynd and Oakley both have to grow up a little. Honestly, I think Thorn is the only one of the main four who hasn't changed all that much, which is fine. There's still time.
The world is also interesting, and I look forward to seeing more of it in book two. I wasn't a huge fan of the section where we get all the history at once (it felt a little clunky), but it was useful information. I was thrilled with the vampire and fairy designs though! They were very unique and cool.
This also set up the main plot nicely, I thought, and I'm eager to see where that goes.
On the whole, this is a really solid start to a series that I look forward to seeing more of.
Right off the bat, we've got some really cool characters, and it's so nice to see that they're already getting some good development in. Yorik definitely would have been insufferable if Thorn hadn't gotten through to him. And Wynd and Oakley both have to grow up a little. Honestly, I think Thorn is the only one of the main four who hasn't changed all that much, which is fine. There's still time.
The world is also interesting, and I look forward to seeing more of it in book two. I wasn't a huge fan of the section where we get all the history at once (it felt a little clunky), but it was useful information. I was thrilled with the vampire and fairy designs though! They were very unique and cool.
This also set up the main plot nicely, I thought, and I'm eager to see where that goes.
On the whole, this is a really solid start to a series that I look forward to seeing more of.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Violence, Blood, Grief
Minor: Genocide, Terminal illness, Murder
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
Thanks to NetGalley and Boom Studios for sending me an advanced copy of this to review! I’m always looking for new graphic novels to read, and the cover of this one definitely drew me in. A new magical graphic novel series, yes please!
Most of this volume is introductory, showing us the characters and the world that we’ll need to know moving forward in the story. This means most of this is a bit slow-paced, at least until you get to about the halfway point. Then the action picks up and hurtles you toward the next volume.
The main thing this book has going for it is the art. The artwork is gorgeous, adding to the world building of the text. While some of the details of the world are still a bit unclear, seeing it visually really helps to ground the reader in the world Wynd and his friends inhabit. I mean, just look at the cover! I can’t wait to read more just to see more of the art work.
We’ve got some great characters in this as well. Wynd is sweet, and the way he interacts with his crush is adorable. His best friend, Oakley, is fiercely protective of him and I loved their relationship. So much opportunity for it to transform, too!
All in all, this was a great start to this new series, and I can’t wait to dive in and read more!
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This was a great intro to this world, with some great art! Full review to come this week.
This was a great intro to this world, with some great art! Full review to come this week.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Death, Violence, Police brutality, Grief, Murder
It is a pretty good set up to the series. There's a clear set up of the consequences of the past, and the continuing war, and how they might affect the lives of the protagonists in the long run. Each storyline has good potential to become beautifully complex and I appreciate that. However, I am afraid the story might take some turns that might be considered hurtful for more than a few communities. Although, they are the same fears that always appear when a piece of media explicitly intents to explore difficult themes. I hope the author/s have a lot of bipoc and lgbtq+ beta-readers, I would expect nothing less from a graphic novel from this publishing house, I've seen their care in other works.
The art is beautiful, vibrant, and oh so dynamic. The colour palette used by the artist fits so well with each theme the story was touching upon, a masterful use of visual storytelling in colours.
I'm pretty excited to follow the rest of the series and al the possibilities of the story.
The art is beautiful, vibrant, and oh so dynamic. The colour palette used by the artist fits so well with each theme the story was touching upon, a masterful use of visual storytelling in colours.
I'm pretty excited to follow the rest of the series and al the possibilities of the story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Genocide, Gore, Hate crime, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder