A review by pam_
Blackwater by Jeannette Arroyo, Ren Graham

adventurous mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I enjoyed the artwork in this graphic novel. The plot left a lot to be desired. Several of the relationships between the characters felt forced. Major plot points were rushed. Several characters felt one-dimensional.

Also, some of the plot lines were pretty ludicrous. This story STARTS with someone in a wheelchair being pushed into a lake (by a bully). Their friend watches this happen and does NOTHING to try to stop the bully. The person who was pushed into a lake then STEALS that same friend’s inhaler causing him to have an asthma attack and be rushed to hospital. Despite this, these two friends FALL IN LOVE by the end of the book. Like what???
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