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jackiepreston's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
This comic was a little difficult to follow at times, particularly during the fight scenes. I needed either more words or more panels in places to really know what was going on.
Graphic: Blood and Death
rafacolog's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Violence and Blood
stormeno's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Moderate: Blood, Violence, and Gore
nat_kiverse's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
4.0
Graphic: Murder, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Physical abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Emotional abuse, Death, Blood, and Violence
trintrin's review
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Maxim gets his own prequel huh. Wonder if this could redeem him.
The art is kinda confusing especially during fight sequences, but seeing the magic come to life makes up for it. The parallels between King Nokil and Prince Maxim in the past, and King Maxim and Kell in the future is very cool. Like "closing the doors between the worlds is a decision, not an act of selfishness", "you fight like a royal" etc (iirc. It’s been a hot minute since I read the book) While the story cannot certainly stand on its own, it seems like a cool addition to the Shades of Magic universe and I'm excited to see where this goes cuz I love revisiting this world :D
I don't know if this is a plot-hole or a gap in my memory but (light spoilers)Maxim seems to speak in English, or rather, High Royal the entire time. To the soldiers, pirates, the king, his advisors, everyone alike. But how do the regular Arnesians understand him if he's not speaking in Arnesian? Wasn't he too arrogant to address the crowd in the common tongue or something in ADSOM? (again, I don’t have the book on me rn but I definitely something like this happening)
The art is kinda confusing especially during fight sequences, but seeing the magic come to life makes up for it. The parallels between King Nokil and Prince Maxim in the past, and King Maxim and Kell in the future is very cool.
I don't know if this is a plot-hole or a gap in my memory but (light spoilers)
Graphic: Blood, Death, and Violence
shadowspinner's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Torture, Death, and Blood
frankieclc's review
3.5
Graphic: Blood and Violence
laurynreadsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
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? N/A
4.5
Graphic: Violence and Blood
rhhapsodos's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Violence, Blood, and Murder
charlottereadsthings's review
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
V.E.Schwab moves to a new format to expand on the Shades Of Magic universe and does it with delight.
Graphic: Gore, Violence, and Blood