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emilyelisee's review against another edition
5.0
Awesome world building, excellent emotional development and introspection in the characters. Artwork is *chef’s kiss* for me.
This would be a wonderful series for older kids, late middle and high school age (just bc off some graphic content and language).
This would be a wonderful series for older kids, late middle and high school age (just bc off some graphic content and language).
ewg109's review against another edition
4.0
Although it is sometimes heavy handed, this is one of the most memorable series I have read this year. And the art is so so so good.
lookingforamandaa's review against another edition
4.0
This is the conclusion to this series. I didn't know there were only three volumes, but I didn't mind that much. It was nice that I didn't have to wait for anymore installments to be released. So, in this final volume, Abel and many other kids have been taken and put to work at an Ethol farm (ethol is the weird green stuff in bottles that we see in the first two volumes). This farm is run by a super not nice guy. Most of this book we are watching Abel and his friends try to figure out a way to escape the farm. But we also get to see other characters, like Maggie and Jeb, as well as Abel's dad again. We follow what they're doing as well. Everyone is trying to find Abel, basically. I enjoyed this conclusion. I think it was really fast paced and action packed. The stakes were high for Abel to keep his wind monster powers in check and he mostly succeeded. I think there could definitely be more created from this world, and I hope that we get to see that some day. I liked that there was a reunion between Abel and his father. I think it was really important for Abel to get to say his piece to his dad, finally. Abel's dad's growth was really good. I still didn't like him, but I could appreciate him learning just how wrong he had been. Overall, I really enjoyed this series. It has a great message of breaking patterns, acknowledging and managing your emotions, and found families.
ruminations_reverie's review against another edition
4.0
A great ending to a great graphic novel. The series securely fits into the Teen category, but there is a lot of adult language, fyi. This series discusses what it means to be "family" and the damaging effects of generational trauma, emotional and verbal abuse, and anger.
The writing had depth despite this being a graphic novel and there was definitely tons of emotional and personal growth from all of the characters. The GN is funny and full of snark from all parties involved. Abel, Fox, Bobby, Maggie, Jeb, and even Dale have been on a journey of self-exploration, acceptance of their own wrong doings, and healing for the sake of themselves and those they cherish. I know the series is only 3 volumes long (18 chapters) but I really grew to enjoy some of these characters. The world building was great and subtle, giving you enough visuals and story to piece together an image of the Middlewest as a whole. And, speaking of those visuals, I really liked this gritty, colorful art style. With its clever use of vibrant colors and an almost video game-like art style, this is sure to be a hit with younger audiences.
I was a little shocked by how we had been building on the story for two volumes and then they enter in a secondary conflict in the last chapter of the second book and that seems to steal the stage and make the conflict with Abel and his father a passive thing. It was just a little jarring, but overall I enjoyed the ending and was a little sad that we were done in this universe. I would recommend this for teens, especially those who resonate with the themes of poor parenting, anger, abuse, and found family.
The writing had depth despite this being a graphic novel and there was definitely tons of emotional and personal growth from all of the characters. The GN is funny and full of snark from all parties involved. Abel, Fox, Bobby, Maggie, Jeb, and even Dale have been on a journey of self-exploration, acceptance of their own wrong doings, and healing for the sake of themselves and those they cherish. I know the series is only 3 volumes long (18 chapters) but I really grew to enjoy some of these characters. The world building was great and subtle, giving you enough visuals and story to piece together an image of the Middlewest as a whole. And, speaking of those visuals, I really liked this gritty, colorful art style. With its clever use of vibrant colors and an almost video game-like art style, this is sure to be a hit with younger audiences.
I was a little shocked by how we had been building on the story for two volumes and then they enter in a secondary conflict in the last chapter of the second book and that seems to steal the stage and make the conflict with Abel and his father a passive thing. It was just a little jarring, but overall I enjoyed the ending and was a little sad that we were done in this universe. I would recommend this for teens, especially those who resonate with the themes of poor parenting, anger, abuse, and found family.
hades99's review against another edition
dark
emotional
lighthearted
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
3.75
midnightlily's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
sfletcher26's review against another edition
4.0
A great ending to a great series.
It has the feeling of a story in which Young was exorcising his own demons.
It has the feeling of a story in which Young was exorcising his own demons.
joshgauthier's review against another edition
4.0
With volume 3, Young and Corona bring Middlewest to a stunning conclusion. Throughout their fantasy saga, this team has brought to life themes of abuse and generational trauma with vivid art, engaging characters, and an impressive fantasy world. As it all comes to a dramatic climax, ties old and new are tested as the characters risk everything for a chance at healing, family, and a path through to the other side of pain and failure. On each level of its storytelling, this has been a fantastic series and a shining accomplishment for all involved.
chris85's review against another edition
5.0
Possibly the best comic i have ever read. Loved the artwork and the story is gripping. I’m sad the series as ended. I want more !! Haha
sizrobe's review against another edition
4.0
An epic end to an epic story. I didn't predict it having such a heartwarming ending, but it certainly delivered the warm fuzzies.