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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
I did not realize when first reserving this book that it connected to the Lunar Chronicles series. As soon as I opened the first page and found out, I became even more engaged. I really like Meyer's writing as well as this series which is probably my favorite of hers, so getting to return and see Iko's story felt like a treat. As far as whether I would put it on my classroom shelves? Definitely. The reader gets even more out of the graphic novel if they read the original series but, in my opinion, this duology is separated enough that it can stand on its own.
Good follow up to the other series. Cute art. Love the Iko focus.
adventurous
funny
tense
fast-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
The copy I read actually had the staff in Iko's hand instead of the gun. I'm sure by now you probably heard of the controversy of the cover, but honestly I don't think it makes much of a difference. I don't think in the graphic novel Iko ever had a staff, but she was always using a tranquilizer gun so whether or not its on the cover doesn't seem like a big deal to me. But I am also older than the intended audience, so I could also see the other side of the problem.
That's not necessary. I'm doing what any good friend would do, out of loyalty and Lunar patriotism and--"
"I'll buy you a new pair of shoes."
"Sold."
Before going into this book, I have already heard a few rumblings, but I wanted to give it a clean shot and without any expectations. Especially since I really love the actual series that this is based off of. This novel starts off a few months after the end of Winter, so if you haven't read the series yet I wouldn't start with this one.
I enjoyed the fact that this was based upon Iko and her adventures with and outside of the group. Although, if I had to deal with her this much in the first 4 books, I probably wouldn't have liked her as much. (She can be a tad bit annoying) TLC itself was a bit more complex, where this one was light in the plot development. The tone was a lot different as well going for a more comical, I need to feel needed kind of way.
This book was centered around Cinder getting ready to abdicate the throne, and Iko rounding up the rogue wolf hybrids terrorizing Earth. So as you can see there wasn't much of a plot, except near the end when a true "villain" appeared. The dialogue along with the graphics in this novel made it seem as if the target audience was for more of a middle school reader rather than for an older young adult reader like the previous books. To be honest, I was not a fan of the graphics and didn't really look at them that much.
I misread the romantic tension, Didn't I?
There was also a moment where there was "romantic tension" between Iko and another character, and it just felt really forced. Not everyone in the series needs to have a romantic partner, and I was hoping that Iko would just keep on having her fangirl crush on Emperor Kai like all the other girls. There wasn't much else going on in the book, so I felt like the author was just trying to throw something "new" into the mix.
Overall, I felt very meh about this book. I didn't hate it, but I didn't enjoy it all that much either. If you really love The Lunar Chronicles then maybe you'll want to stay away and just keep your love alive by rereading the series. If you don't really care one way or another, you can pick up this graphic novel and maybe you'll enjoy it more than me! I would love to hear your inputs on this, as I know there is a big following for the author and there are plenty of mix reviews.
That's not necessary. I'm doing what any good friend would do, out of loyalty and Lunar patriotism and--"
"I'll buy you a new pair of shoes."
"Sold."
Before going into this book, I have already heard a few rumblings, but I wanted to give it a clean shot and without any expectations. Especially since I really love the actual series that this is based off of. This novel starts off a few months after the end of Winter, so if you haven't read the series yet I wouldn't start with this one.
I enjoyed the fact that this was based upon Iko and her adventures with and outside of the group. Although, if I had to deal with her this much in the first 4 books, I probably wouldn't have liked her as much. (She can be a tad bit annoying) TLC itself was a bit more complex, where this one was light in the plot development. The tone was a lot different as well going for a more comical, I need to feel needed kind of way.
This book was centered around Cinder getting ready to abdicate the throne, and Iko rounding up the rogue wolf hybrids terrorizing Earth. So as you can see there wasn't much of a plot, except near the end when a true "villain" appeared. The dialogue along with the graphics in this novel made it seem as if the target audience was for more of a middle school reader rather than for an older young adult reader like the previous books. To be honest, I was not a fan of the graphics and didn't really look at them that much.
I misread the romantic tension, Didn't I?
There was also a moment where there was "romantic tension" between Iko and another character, and it just felt really forced. Not everyone in the series needs to have a romantic partner, and I was hoping that Iko would just keep on having her fangirl crush on Emperor Kai like all the other girls. There wasn't much else going on in the book, so I felt like the author was just trying to throw something "new" into the mix.
Overall, I felt very meh about this book. I didn't hate it, but I didn't enjoy it all that much either. If you really love The Lunar Chronicles then maybe you'll want to stay away and just keep your love alive by rereading the series. If you don't really care one way or another, you can pick up this graphic novel and maybe you'll enjoy it more than me! I would love to hear your inputs on this, as I know there is a big following for the author and there are plenty of mix reviews.
Such a waste of time and brain-space :( It was everything I hated about Cinder, but more of it. My advice is to stick to the books in this series, not the graphic novel.
I really enjoyed this book, as a fan of the Lunar Chronicles. I was amazed how seamless the story worked. It picked up right where Winter left us, and felt like a very natural progression for all of the characters. As with all the Lunar Chronicle books, I could not put it down!
spoilery thoughts:
1) It's really exciting to have a story from Iko's perspective. I've had so many questions/thoughts about how the world of the Lunar Chronicles treats sentient robots as objects and It's really exciting to see them addressed here. I think the visual aspect of the story really helps the reader grasp the idea that Iko has taken on so many diffrent physical forms. It made me think of how hard it would be for Iko, the dysmorphia of feeling like a human being but being in the body of a space ship, or a boxy robot, or even a human looking type robot. You really begin to see all the ways in which Iko has been set on the side lines in this story. She's been a side kick her whole life and it's so exciting to see her take center stage.
2) I also think the graphic novel format was fantastic and worked really well! It was very cool to see a visual representation of the characters I had come to know and love. It also works really well with the action/ adventure tones of the story. I don't know that I've ever seen a series make the switch to graphic novels quite like this, and I really think it was a cool, smart move. If Meijer could have just released Cinder as a graphic novel. Other authors have done this, and it has worked out pretty well. But Instead, By making a NEW graphic novel offshoot series, we getting a graphic novel version of the world AND going deeper into the story, which is very awesome!!
3)My only complaint, and its not a big one in the scheme of things: I felt the art could have been better quality. I had an image in my head of all these characters as real life human beings, and because the style of the graphic novel was sort of cartoony, it felt kind of like a down grade. The characters also looked a lot alike to me, as if the artist had started with the same basic shape and then just changed the features to fit each character's description. I felt especially disappointed with Winter's depiction, because I had pictured her as being so natural and beautiful and she was sort of just a clone of every other female character.
Spoiler
spoilery thoughts:
1) It's really exciting to have a story from Iko's perspective. I've had so many questions/thoughts about how the world of the Lunar Chronicles treats sentient robots as objects and It's really exciting to see them addressed here. I think the visual aspect of the story really helps the reader grasp the idea that Iko has taken on so many diffrent physical forms. It made me think of how hard it would be for Iko, the dysmorphia of feeling like a human being but being in the body of a space ship, or a boxy robot, or even a human looking type robot. You really begin to see all the ways in which Iko has been set on the side lines in this story. She's been a side kick her whole life and it's so exciting to see her take center stage.
2) I also think the graphic novel format was fantastic and worked really well! It was very cool to see a visual representation of the characters I had come to know and love. It also works really well with the action/ adventure tones of the story. I don't know that I've ever seen a series make the switch to graphic novels quite like this, and I really think it was a cool, smart move. If Meijer could have just released Cinder as a graphic novel. Other authors have done this, and it has worked out pretty well. But Instead, By making a NEW graphic novel offshoot series, we getting a graphic novel version of the world AND going deeper into the story, which is very awesome!!
3)My only complaint, and its not a big one in the scheme of things: I felt the art could have been better quality. I had an image in my head of all these characters as real life human beings, and because the style of the graphic novel was sort of cartoony, it felt kind of like a down grade. The characters also looked a lot alike to me, as if the artist had started with the same basic shape and then just changed the features to fit each character's description. I felt especially disappointed with Winter's depiction, because I had pictured her as being so natural and beautiful and she was sort of just a clone of every other female character.
Technically a reread since I read it for the first time not long after its release, but first time I've put it on GoodReads! I'm glad Iko got her own books!!
A graphic novel that starts off the sequel series to the Lunar Chronicles. Lots to like in here--familiar faces, a new story about what happens after a revolution, quick paced story. The only thing I wasn't keen on was the art. The faces all looked the same to me and the men in particular seemed to blur together. The timing seems a little weird too, considering Meyer put out Stars Above already, showing what happens to the Rampion crew post-Winter, but whatever.
Whyyyyyyy do I have to wait so long for the next one?!
I love Iko even more now! A wonderful addition to the series!
I love Iko even more now! A wonderful addition to the series!