Reviews

Jem and the Holograms, Vol. 3: Dark Jem by Sophie Campbell, Kelly Thompson

celtic_oracle's review against another edition

3.0

There are many things to love in this book - the depth in Pizzazz, Blaze joining the Misfits, Techrat... Unfortunately, I kinda hated the Dark Jem storyline. Onward and upward, though. I’m already knee-deep in the arrival of the Stingers and loving it.

maybeimbornwithit's review against another edition

dark emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

droar's review against another edition

4.0

Fun, but it's premise seems to be most an excuse to goth out all the non-gothy characters (which I am totally on board with). The ending seemed a little forced, and there are some questions that need to answered in the next book, but overall it was a good 3rd trade.

wayfaring_witch's review against another edition

5.0

I adore the characters and character art in this series! This was an especially fun one since we get to see "dark" versions of all of the members of Jem and the Holograms. The plot isn't too deep, but it still managed pulled on my heartstings a bit.

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bulfinch2's review against another edition

adventurous funny 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? Yes

4.0

browneyesblue84's review against another edition

4.0

I really liked the Dark Jem storyline. Sophie Campbell's art is phenomenal as always. I love Jem Bartel as well. I am looking forward to reading volumes 5 and 6.

elderkinhv's review against another edition

adventurous dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

dawnoftheread's review against another edition

4.0

I enjoy these more than I expected. But the diversity feels a bit forced when every band in the book has the same 25% African-American members. This happened at least 4 times. Why not 50% or 75% or 100%? I would totally read a spin off comic where they all quit and start their own band called The Token Black Girls.

robinks's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-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? Yes

3.75

The darker plot and artwork is what I expect from Campbell (recently read Wet Moon by her). I love that we get to know Blaze more, but I’m frustrated with how the Jerrica and the Holograms are handling things. 

applezing's review against another edition

3.0

The heck!? Beautiful art once again but I’m not sure how to feel about the main story arc...