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emily_mh's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
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? No
5.0
This book drove home to me how much I love neo-medieval sci-fi. The way Templer put a futuristic twist on historical concepts such as knights and jousts was so incredibly entertaining and made for some really unique world-building. I loved the rebellion-themed plot as well. The art style was gorgeous, including the lettering which just looked really... satisfying?? On top of all of this, it was wonderfully sapphic. I can’t wait for the next book in the series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Violence, Medical content, Sexism, Misogyny, and Cursing
Minor: Physical abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Drug use, Alcohol, Gun violence, Ableism, and Police brutality
annoyedhumanoid's review
adventurous
hopeful
medium-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
4.75
original review: 5 stars. fav genre, gays in space. the most beautiful graphic novel i've ever read. the colors. once, i turned the page and my jaw dropped at how pretty the colors were. Hannah Templer must have access to colors that no other artist does. ends on a slight cliffhanger but i didn't find it unsatisfying at all (psa for those did: the sequel is currently being published in installments as a webcomic at cosmoknights.space)
updated review: 4.75 stars. still love it and it pains me to appreciate it even slightly less on a reread (that always happens though, in my experience), but, like, there are some unexplained plot holes: how is this princess-freeing duo not under investigation at the request of the rich and powerful royal families whose daughters go missing any time Bull wins? fool me once, shame on you, etc… also, why, if Kate Rose is on the fuck-the-patriarchy side, did she shoot at them? couldn’t she have approached them like anyone else at the bar and been like “i’m a fan of your work, let’s talk”? maybe the sequel (which i’m preparing to read) explains these more
updated review: 4.75 stars. still love it and it pains me to appreciate it even slightly less on a reread (that always happens though, in my experience), but, like, there are some unexplained plot holes:
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism and Violence
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Cursing, and Gun violence
Minor: Medical content, Police brutality, Gore, Alcohol, Classism, and Trafficking
battybookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
5.0
I devoured this book whole last night. I have not read a graphic novel that has been this fun and accessible in a minute. It was bright and engagingly illustrated. Every new aspect fulfilled something I wanted to happen (to the point I felt like it was truly coming from my own brain and random rewrites of everything I’ve ever read and watched and gone, this could be so much gayer). Truly a favorite and a really good note for this years coming to an end. Very Small Angry Planet vibes, I had no idea I was a space gay but I might be a space gay now.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood and Violence
make_believer's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Sexism, and Blood
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
4.5
Let's just start by saying the art in this is fantastic, followed by a compelling story with great characters. What else do you need, honestly? Also, I need the next volume right now, please and thank you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Violence
shannonsacoman's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Can't wait for more!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood and Toxic relationship
camillessi's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood
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