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albertico66's review against another edition
5.0
WOW! Amazing return to the AMERICAN VAMPIRE. Snyder explores more of the vampire lore that he set up. Albuquerque hasn't lost a beat.
amybraunauthor's review against another edition
4.0
Things will definitely get interesting for Skinner and Pearl. The Grey Trader is terrifying! I didn't know what to expect when I heard about him, but it wasn't what I got. Turns out the vampires in this series aren't the scariest things running around, which considering what the vampires look like and are capable of, is saying something.
michellewords's review against another edition
3.0
We're back to Pearl and Skinner Sweet and they found the source of the "infection". Better than the last one.
lunchlander's review against another edition
3.0
The delays and change of artist have me a little nervous about the future of this book. The writer and artist are both busy, and the plot is starting to feel less focused as we go on. This volume introduces an interesting new status quo for the '60s and a frightening new foe, but it feels like half a chapter of an unfinished story, rather than a volume in an ongoing series.. Lots to like here, but it's not a satisfying chunk of story and probably shouldn't have been published until there was more story to collect.
caitcoy's review against another edition
5.0
ARC provided through Net Galley
SO happy I didn't have to wait long to read this! I should really stop reading this series until all of the issues are out because I have so much trouble containing my excitement both before reading each volume and immediately afterwards when I have to wait for the next one.
American Vampire is one of those series that just hits all the right spots and endlessly leaves you wanting more. Volume 7 is no exception and I’m possibly more excited for the upcoming volumes than I was for the previous ones. In this volume, Pearl and Skinner have parted ways after their uneasy truce at the end of Volume 5. Pearl has made a life for herself at her old Kansas home rescuing runaways on the run from predators while Skinner has been preying on drug dealers and smugglers along the Mexican border. Both get dragged into the emerging fight with a creature known as the Grey Trader whose 150 year old plans are finally being set into motion. The Grey Trader looks to be a very interesting villain and there’s a dark connection between him and the other vampires, including Pearl and Skinner. Pearl and Skinner are some of the most fascinating characters I’ve ever grown attached to and Skinner continues to surprise me. He’s such a piece of crap and yet…somehow ends up doing the right thing for all the wrong reasons. I’m clearly just a sucker for the anti-hero/part-time villain characters.
After the last pages in this volume, I’m scared for both Skinner and Pearl but cannot wait to see them go up against this Grey Trader. The ending felt like such a tease because it’s setting up for the building confrontation so I’m now unbearably excited and also depressed at the thought of waiting for the next volume. If you like horror and graphic novels, there are few series as good as American Vampire and this was another volume I’d highly recommend!
SO happy I didn't have to wait long to read this! I should really stop reading this series until all of the issues are out because I have so much trouble containing my excitement both before reading each volume and immediately afterwards when I have to wait for the next one.
American Vampire is one of those series that just hits all the right spots and endlessly leaves you wanting more. Volume 7 is no exception and I’m possibly more excited for the upcoming volumes than I was for the previous ones. In this volume, Pearl and Skinner have parted ways after their uneasy truce at the end of Volume 5. Pearl has made a life for herself at her old Kansas home rescuing runaways on the run from predators while Skinner has been preying on drug dealers and smugglers along the Mexican border. Both get dragged into the emerging fight with a creature known as the Grey Trader whose 150 year old plans are finally being set into motion. The Grey Trader looks to be a very interesting villain and there’s a dark connection between him and the other vampires, including Pearl and Skinner. Pearl and Skinner are some of the most fascinating characters I’ve ever grown attached to and Skinner continues to surprise me. He’s such a piece of crap and yet…somehow ends up doing the right thing for all the wrong reasons. I’m clearly just a sucker for the anti-hero/part-time villain characters.
After the last pages in this volume, I’m scared for both Skinner and Pearl but cannot wait to see them go up against this Grey Trader. The ending felt like such a tease because it’s setting up for the building confrontation so I’m now unbearably excited and also depressed at the thought of waiting for the next volume. If you like horror and graphic novels, there are few series as good as American Vampire and this was another volume I’d highly recommend!
matt4hire's review against another edition
4.0
FINALLY it gets kinda scary. The Matías Bergara issue is probably the best of the series so far.
Also, honestly, the strong suit of this series has long been the mythology, so more focus on it is definitely welcome.
Also, honestly, the strong suit of this series has long been the mythology, so more focus on it is definitely welcome.
levibaus's review against another edition
4.0
Great addition! This one hit me more as insidious and creepy for some reason. It's got that grand, sweepy quality in its depth of story and background while remaining detailed in its characters. I liked this one a lot!
On to the last!
On to the last!
almostlikequake's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mzjai117's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this volume better than the last one definitely. I was a better story line that included the original main people that I've grown to love. The ending had me slightly upset (no spoilers)