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brightyoungthing's review
4.0
I don't understand the negative reviews on this. It's a really solid middle grade graphic novel with a compelling premise and great art. Everyone leaving negative reviews seems to have gone into this book for children expecting a life changing emotional arc, and obviously that's not going to happen - and it doesn't need to!
Yes, it's far more action oriented than emotionally full, but it's an engaging middle grade work all the same. I'm far from the age this was intended for but I went in with an open mind and got just what I bargained for - a fun, quick, middle grade story which was well worth the read. If you're buying this for younger children or a school library, I'd definitely recommend.
Yes, it's far more action oriented than emotionally full, but it's an engaging middle grade work all the same. I'm far from the age this was intended for but I went in with an open mind and got just what I bargained for - a fun, quick, middle grade story which was well worth the read. If you're buying this for younger children or a school library, I'd definitely recommend.
rachelsread's review
1.0
If you thought your parents were weird, wait until you read this!
The Spy Who Raised Me is Ted Anderson’s most recent work. Known for the My Little Pony series, this comic is a sharp contrast to a fun rainbow-filled world. Due for publication in April 2021, Gianna Meola brings the story to life with red-themed illustrations.
It’s a short story about secrets, lies, and spies. Although a quick and easy read, it can be boring and unrealistic in more than one place.
Finish reading this review and many others here!
The Spy Who Raised Me is Ted Anderson’s most recent work. Known for the My Little Pony series, this comic is a sharp contrast to a fun rainbow-filled world. Due for publication in April 2021, Gianna Meola brings the story to life with red-themed illustrations.
It’s a short story about secrets, lies, and spies. Although a quick and easy read, it can be boring and unrealistic in more than one place.
Finish reading this review and many others here!
antireading's review
The faces weren't emoting, like at all. I had no idea what the characters were feeling. And also everything was info dumped immediately in the first few pages.
alli_the_bookaholic13's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
infinitystar's review
3.0
This was definitely a fun and action-packed story with a great main character.
the plot twists were good and the story was enjoyable and I ended up reading it in one sitting. but the art, on the other hand, was terrible and so was the color palette, it just was a deal-breaker for me, and its what made me rate this 3 stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and the Lerner Publishing Group for providing me with this arc in exchange for an honest review!
the plot twists were good and the story was enjoyable and I ended up reading it in one sitting. but the art, on the other hand, was terrible and so was the color palette, it just was a deal-breaker for me, and its what made me rate this 3 stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and the Lerner Publishing Group for providing me with this arc in exchange for an honest review!
crinolinelaphroaig's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Story felt rushed. It needed more time for mother/daughter conflict to resolve. Daughter would have had more trauma from the abuse she suffered. Also I didn't find the art very appealing.
libraryofhelixis's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
paovilchis25's review
2.0
Note: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All of the opinions are my own and this did not affect my review in any way.
Ever since I was little, I have been obsessed with spies. I find them intriguing and exciting and to be honest if I had the opportunity I would, without thinking, totally be a spy. So when I found out this graphic novel I knew I had to read it. Unfortunately, this book was not what I was excepting.
In The Spy Who Raised Me we follow J.B who has a set of abilities that she has no recollection about, until one day she finds out she is a spy working for a covert agency.
I was so underwhelmed with this graphic novel, I had big expectations and to be honest I did not like it at all. The plot is very fast paced so it was hard to keep track of what was happening. The characters are not developed at all, and most of them are very unlikeable.
The story line was incoherent, the characters were flat and overall the art style wasn’t impressive.
Overall I am sad to admit that I did not enjoy reading this graphic novel, it was very underwhelming and I was expecting so much more. I am not sure who this novel was meant for but sadly I do not recommend it.
Thanks so much to the author, publisher and Netgalley for allowing me read and review this book.
Ever since I was little, I have been obsessed with spies. I find them intriguing and exciting and to be honest if I had the opportunity I would, without thinking, totally be a spy. So when I found out this graphic novel I knew I had to read it. Unfortunately, this book was not what I was excepting.
In The Spy Who Raised Me we follow J.B who has a set of abilities that she has no recollection about, until one day she finds out she is a spy working for a covert agency.
I was so underwhelmed with this graphic novel, I had big expectations and to be honest I did not like it at all. The plot is very fast paced so it was hard to keep track of what was happening. The characters are not developed at all, and most of them are very unlikeable.
The story line was incoherent, the characters were flat and overall the art style wasn’t impressive.
Overall I am sad to admit that I did not enjoy reading this graphic novel, it was very underwhelming and I was expecting so much more. I am not sure who this novel was meant for but sadly I do not recommend it.
Thanks so much to the author, publisher and Netgalley for allowing me read and review this book.