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A review by raelovestoread
Monstress, Vol. 1: Awakening by Marjorie Liu
5.0
Monstress is stunning.
The first thing that captivated me was the gorgeous artwork. Set in a world that's subtly steampunk with an art deco feel and Lovecraftian elements, it's the ideal aesthetic!
My respect for the story came later as it took a while for the lore to be revealed. Now at the end of Volume 1, I'm hooked and can't wait for the next instalment.
I particularly love some of the strong, ruthless, fearless females in this book. Not a damsel-in-distress in sight. I found it refreshing: effortlessly badass.
Also there are talking cats.
If you like graphic novels - and don't mind them angry and dark - this one is not to be missed.
Merged review:
Monstress is stunning.
The first thing that captivated me was the gorgeous artwork. Set in a world that's subtly steampunk with an art deco feel and Lovecraftian elements, it's the ideal aesthetic!
My respect for the story came later as it took a while for the lore to be revealed. Now at the end of Volume 1, I'm hooked and can't wait for the next instalment.
I particularly love some of the strong, ruthless, fearless females in this book. Not a damsel-in-distress in sight. I found it refreshing: effortlessly badass.
Also there are talking cats.
If you like graphic novels - and don't mind them angry and dark - this one is not to be missed.
The first thing that captivated me was the gorgeous artwork. Set in a world that's subtly steampunk with an art deco feel and Lovecraftian elements, it's the ideal aesthetic!
My respect for the story came later as it took a while for the lore to be revealed. Now at the end of Volume 1, I'm hooked and can't wait for the next instalment.
I particularly love some of the strong, ruthless, fearless females in this book. Not a damsel-in-distress in sight. I found it refreshing: effortlessly badass.
Also there are talking cats.
If you like graphic novels - and don't mind them angry and dark - this one is not to be missed.
Merged review:
Monstress is stunning.
The first thing that captivated me was the gorgeous artwork. Set in a world that's subtly steampunk with an art deco feel and Lovecraftian elements, it's the ideal aesthetic!
My respect for the story came later as it took a while for the lore to be revealed. Now at the end of Volume 1, I'm hooked and can't wait for the next instalment.
I particularly love some of the strong, ruthless, fearless females in this book. Not a damsel-in-distress in sight. I found it refreshing: effortlessly badass.
Also there are talking cats.
If you like graphic novels - and don't mind them angry and dark - this one is not to be missed.