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kimwritesstuff's review
adventurous
dark
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
I liked this so much that I've added the comic to my watchlist so I can read the next issues as they come out. The fun thing about this comic is that there are a lot of familiar elements. If you're a fantasy fan, you know about Orcs and can easily be transported to a world where Orcs exist. Even with the familiar, almost D&D type storytelling, the story still manages to surprise you. The Vangol are a worthy and somewhat spooky adversary, plaguing both Orcs and Humans.
Of course, Humans and Orcs don't get along, so they must forge a tenuous alliance by allowing an Overlord's beloved cousin, Tara, to go with a human commander, Callum. Again, the story seems familiar; we see two outcasts of their kind, Tara and Callum, work together against the Vangol. While elsewhere we follow the Orcs and how they feel about this peace treaty. I do feel like there could have been more worldbuilding, and we could have seen more about humans. I didn't really get a sense of how magic or lack of works in this world. I know this is only the first section of what is set up to be a long saga, but it just felt like some backstory was missing.
Overall, this was a fun read, and I'm looking forward to the next issue in the series!
Thanks to Netgalley and IDW Publishing.
Of course, Humans and Orcs don't get along, so they must forge a tenuous alliance by allowing an Overlord's beloved cousin, Tara, to go with a human commander, Callum. Again, the story seems familiar; we see two outcasts of their kind, Tara and Callum, work together against the Vangol. While elsewhere we follow the Orcs and how they feel about this peace treaty. I do feel like there could have been more worldbuilding, and we could have seen more about humans. I didn't really get a sense of how magic or lack of works in this world. I know this is only the first section of what is set up to be a long saga, but it just felt like some backstory was missing.
Overall, this was a fun read, and I'm looking forward to the next issue in the series!
Thanks to Netgalley and IDW Publishing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, War, and Blood
reedmorebooks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
5.0
The Hunger and the Dusk is a call back to old school high fantasy, with modern writing and social sensibilities, in all the best ways!
In volume 1 we're introduced to a world where a long standing war between humans and orks must become a tense alliance in the shadow of a more fearsome enemy, the cannibalistic Vangol. As brutal and epix as the battles are however, the real meat, and soul, of the story lies in the characters.
G. Willow Wilson's writing and Chris Wildgoose's art are both top notch in this first arc and I can't wait to read more! Hunger & Dusk has all the style of modern D&D and Warcraft, without the gags, and depicts brutal battles without being mired down in grim dark like so much fantasy post Game of Thrones. It's a return to fantasy roots, while embracing modernity and we need more of it!
*Advanced Reader Copy provided by NetGalley & the publisher (Image) in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!*
In volume 1 we're introduced to a world where a long standing war between humans and orks must become a tense alliance in the shadow of a more fearsome enemy, the cannibalistic Vangol. As brutal and epix as the battles are however, the real meat, and soul, of the story lies in the characters.
G. Willow Wilson's writing and Chris Wildgoose's art are both top notch in this first arc and I can't wait to read more! Hunger & Dusk has all the style of modern D&D and Warcraft, without the gags, and depicts brutal battles without being mired down in grim dark like so much fantasy post Game of Thrones. It's a return to fantasy roots, while embracing modernity and we need more of it!
*Advanced Reader Copy provided by NetGalley & the publisher (Image) in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!*
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Blood
gaby_readsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
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? It's complicated
4.0
I really enjoyed this volume and look forward to continuing this series. The art and color palette was perfect for the world and storyline, very vibrant and eye catching. I have reas other series by this author before and have liked their story telling and here it’s once again very engaging. The slow build of trust in the orc/human alliance is done so well and even though I don’t know the characters super well yet I found myself invested in their journeys. Overall a great start to a series.
Thanks to NetGalley and IDW Publishing for granting me access to an early copy in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks to NetGalley and IDW Publishing for granting me access to an early copy in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War and Blood
noriboo's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Absolutely loved this. The artwork is gorgeous, and the story is compelling. The characters are well-rounded. I enjoyed the adventure, the fights, and the romantic subplot. It's definitely a story that I will continue to follow!
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I received a free ARC through Netgalley. My opinions are my own.
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I received a free ARC through Netgalley. My opinions are my own.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Violence
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