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cobaltbookshelf's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
Did I read this only because I miss Elias, yes and what about it.
Did I read this only because I miss Elias, yes and what about it.
mdlynprsrpn_'s review against another edition
4.0
"What is the point of learning to be brave if we’re not brave for the right reasons?" —Elias Veturius
First time reading graphic novel! It's good and fun actually. My struggles are only with the art. It is actually a good art, but the character designed and drawn are so confusing. I thought Tavi was woman before Dex mentioning his true name (Octavius Fortus).
First time reading graphic novel! It's good and fun actually. My struggles are only with the art. It is actually a good art, but the character designed and drawn are so confusing. I thought Tavi was woman before Dex mentioning his true name (Octavius Fortus).
dembury's review against another edition
2.0
As much as I adore the EMBER series and will happily read them time and time again, this graphic novel just didn’t do anything for me. Although it was kinda cool to see a bit of Elias’s and Helene’s time as Fivers, the mission they were on was so ho-hum; it definitely felt like there were better stories to tell. I wasn’t surprised at any of the plot points, didn’t feel attached to Tavi, and thought the art became very repetitive after a while (all the blacks and jungle greens became one big blur). All in all this was a very low-stakes low-reward read.
el_wheel's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
tense
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
3.0
motui's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
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? No
3.0
thedomek's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
spacerkip's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I picked this up at the library, despite not knowing much about the main series of novels. The art style and character dynamics drew me in, and I'm very interested in diving into the rest of the books. I think I'll wait to read the other graphic novel, as these prequels seem better suited to someone already familiar to the world and the characters. Still, this story painted a vivid picture of the fictional empire and living under its martial law, and I'm eager to see if my library has a copy of the first book.