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A review by sighclopss
Blackwater by Jeannette Arroyo, Ren Graham
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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? It's complicated
3.25
3.25⭐
Look, representation? Spectator- if a little too clunky. Many identity intersections and oftentimes when the authors aren't a part of all those identities, they aren't able to accurately portray them. But I do think credit needs to be given for the attempt and it warms my heart to think of youths being able to read something that makes an effort to more closely resemble real life's beautiful diversity.
The art, gorgeous, and I really didn't mind or notice the art styles changing between chapters. The werewolves were drawn in a very visceral scary way.
Overall the story was cliche, I also would have liked more lore on the magic of this world. I am personally definitely aged out of 'young adult' but I'd still say this comic could be more appreciated with an even younger audience. It's a gorgeous pallet cleanser book in between reading heavier novels.
Look, representation? Spectator- if a little too clunky. Many identity intersections and oftentimes when the authors aren't a part of all those identities, they aren't able to accurately portray them. But I do think credit needs to be given for the attempt and it warms my heart to think of youths being able to read something that makes an effort to more closely resemble real life's beautiful diversity.
The art, gorgeous, and I really didn't mind or notice the art styles changing between chapters. The werewolves were drawn in a very visceral scary way.
Overall the story was cliche, I also would have liked more lore on the magic of this world. I am personally definitely aged out of 'young adult' but I'd still say this comic could be more appreciated with an even younger audience. It's a gorgeous pallet cleanser book in between reading heavier novels.