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elilhrairah's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.0
nimirra's review against another edition
I really disliked this volume. Which is sad, because story-wise I was more interested in it than the previous. Things weren't a vague mess like in The Silent Grove. There was actually action and excitement that you were invested in. So, what is my issue then? All my favorite things about Bioware and the Dragon Age games are not only *not* present, but the opposite prevails in this comic series. The only women present (Isabela, the witch, the Qunari priestess, and an unnamed elven slave woman) are all extremely sexualized. To the point where it takes you out of the story.
It is particularly disturbing in the case of the elven slave, who in the sole scene where she is present, a scene that is supposed to be emotionally dramatic, needs to have her already threadbare garment lifted up leaving her almost entirely exposed... as she plummets to her death. Really? Even in her last moments a female character needs to look appealing to the assumed straight male audience? It took me out of the moment and ruined a poignant scene.
I continued reading only out of a sense of obligation after having fallen in love with the Dragon Age world. But this makes very clear to me the fact that these comics weren't written for me, and perhaps the problem isn't that I just 'don't like comics' but that they are excluding a sizable potential audience by objectifying them instead.
It is particularly disturbing in the case of the elven slave, who in the sole scene where she is present, a scene that is supposed to be emotionally dramatic, needs to have her already threadbare garment lifted up leaving her almost entirely exposed... as she plummets to her death. Really? Even in her last moments a female character needs to look appealing to the assumed straight male audience? It took me out of the moment and ruined a poignant scene.
I continued reading only out of a sense of obligation after having fallen in love with the Dragon Age world. But this makes very clear to me the fact that these comics weren't written for me, and perhaps the problem isn't that I just 'don't like comics' but that they are excluding a sizable potential audience by objectifying them instead.
seraphina2000's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Slavery, and Trafficking
libraty's review against another edition
4.0
I love love love Isabella's party outfit! It's so fitting to her character and looks awesome!
elisetheninth's review against another edition
4.0
Wins my heart forever for being narrated by Isabela.
tkat's review against another edition
5.0
So this is going to be quick, simple and to the point. BioWare and Dragon Age creator David Gaider have been collaborating on a graphic novel series of the Dragon age game, taking place after the events of Dragon Age II.
The first one, Silent Grove, sets Alistair on the path to finding his father’s killer, with hints that he might still be alive. Here, in the second installation Those Who Speak, the focus is taken off Alistair and placed squarely on the vivacious Rivian pirate queen Isabella.
Isabella, Alistair, and Varric travel to mage-ruled Tevinter attempting to tack and confront the one suspected of killing/kidnapping Alistair’s father Maric. They succeed, but the man escapes with the trio in hot pursuit.
But not all goes as planned when their ship is attacked by Qunari and separated. Varric and Alistair are sequestered guests of an old friend who has become a new, powerful ally by the end of the book, and Isabella is subjected to an attempted conversion, and during her discussions with the priestess who is sent to convert her, we learn much about the pirate queen’s past, although not as much as we would like.
A good addition to the collection of any Dragon Age fan like myself, and any fan of Isabella the pirate queen.
The first one, Silent Grove, sets Alistair on the path to finding his father’s killer, with hints that he might still be alive. Here, in the second installation Those Who Speak, the focus is taken off Alistair and placed squarely on the vivacious Rivian pirate queen Isabella.
Isabella, Alistair, and Varric travel to mage-ruled Tevinter attempting to tack and confront the one suspected of killing/kidnapping Alistair’s father Maric. They succeed, but the man escapes with the trio in hot pursuit.
But not all goes as planned when their ship is attacked by Qunari and separated. Varric and Alistair are sequestered guests of an old friend who has become a new, powerful ally by the end of the book, and Isabella is subjected to an attempted conversion, and during her discussions with the priestess who is sent to convert her, we learn much about the pirate queen’s past, although not as much as we would like.
A good addition to the collection of any Dragon Age fan like myself, and any fan of Isabella the pirate queen.
amywrites's review
dark
fast-paced
4.0
I really didn't think we'd be seeing Sten again!
Not gonna lie, Isabela has never been favourite of mine, but Alistair and Varric made up for it.
(One thing I always loved about the video games is that the women weren't all scantly clad. But in this, they're overly sexualised. Like, what was up with showing the elf in skimpy undies while she was drowning?)
Not gonna lie, Isabela has never been favourite of mine, but Alistair and Varric made up for it.
(One thing I always loved about the video games is that the women weren't all scantly clad. But in this, they're overly sexualised. Like, what was up with showing the elf in skimpy undies while she was drowning?)
jnikolova's review against another edition
3.0
Isabela has never been my favourite DA companion - by a long shot - but I enjoyed this volume and even liked her a little better for showing a different side to the super tough and vulgar pirate of the games.
I also like the dynamic of Isabela, Varric and Alistair's party, and quite enjoyed Sten's appearance in the volume.
I'm quite excited to see the conclusion of the story with Titus.
I also like the dynamic of Isabela, Varric and Alistair's party, and quite enjoyed Sten's appearance in the volume.
I'm quite excited to see the conclusion of the story with Titus.
merny88's review against another edition
3.0
Oh no, the illustrator did Alistair real dirty in this one. Yikes.