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A review by calhale1989
Monstress, Vol. 1: Awakening by Marjorie Liu
3.0
3.5 Stars
I can tell why Neil Gaiman wrote a blurb for this. There are definently moments of the same kind of dark beauty that he writes with, especially in Sandman, and I am so intrigued by the world of Monstress. I want to know more about Maika's past as well as the small cast of characters that seem to be surrounding her. The art in this graphic novel is stunning. I am obsessed with the clothing.
However, it took a while for me to start to understand what was happening. This may be because of the combination of Eastern and Western storytelling or just how much information is being presented to the reader.
Also, for other readers, this is a very graphic a brutal world. I would highly recommend checking the trigger warnings before reading.
I will be continuing the series this month and am looking forward to the next volume.
I can tell why Neil Gaiman wrote a blurb for this. There are definently moments of the same kind of dark beauty that he writes with, especially in Sandman, and I am so intrigued by the world of Monstress. I want to know more about Maika's past as well as the small cast of characters that seem to be surrounding her. The art in this graphic novel is stunning. I am obsessed with the clothing.
However, it took a while for me to start to understand what was happening. This may be because of the combination of Eastern and Western storytelling or just how much information is being presented to the reader.
Also, for other readers, this is a very graphic a brutal world. I would highly recommend checking the trigger warnings before reading.
I will be continuing the series this month and am looking forward to the next volume.