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A review by virgilsaeneid
Song of the Lioness, Book 1: Alanna: A Graphic Novel Adaptation by Tamora Pierce
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Thank you Netgalley for this ARC!
Song of the Lioness was a short, sweet romp through a whimsical fantasy world. As I read this as an ARC, the art hadn't been entirely finished and I believe the addition of colour will make this a vibrant and gorgeous piece. This graphic novel was lighthearted, but not without its serious moments and touched on some distinct topics including identity, bullying and elitism.
Ultimately, this graphic novel felt very much like the beginning of something. There wasn't much going plotwise as it seemed mostly to be worldbuilding and the establishment of characters and settings for later books. While this isn't a terrible sin, it did mean the storyline occasionally fell victim to unsettled pacing and unsubstantial moments. Despite this, Song of the Lioness was an easy, lighthearted, joyous read, perfect for fans of nostalgic fantasy. Thus, I rated it 3.5/5 stars.
Song of the Lioness was a short, sweet romp through a whimsical fantasy world. As I read this as an ARC, the art hadn't been entirely finished and I believe the addition of colour will make this a vibrant and gorgeous piece. This graphic novel was lighthearted, but not without its serious moments and touched on some distinct topics including identity, bullying and elitism.
Ultimately, this graphic novel felt very much like the beginning of something. There wasn't much going plotwise as it seemed mostly to be worldbuilding and the establishment of characters and settings for later books. While this isn't a terrible sin, it did mean the storyline occasionally fell victim to unsettled pacing and unsubstantial moments. Despite this, Song of the Lioness was an easy, lighthearted, joyous read, perfect for fans of nostalgic fantasy. Thus, I rated it 3.5/5 stars.