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Monstress, Vol. 3: Haven
by Marjorie M. Liu
This series continues to be one of the most remarkable graphics being produced. It unfolds with the complexity and detail of a full fantasy novel accompanied by absolutely stunning artwork.
With the length of time between volumes, it does strike me as a bit of a task to keep up with the full scope of the story and the characters involved, but Liu does well tying the various story threads together. Monstress is a dark, sometimes unsettling high fantasy adventure with quietly effective moments of occasional humor. The characters are rich, the world is epic in scope, and the stakes are real from the very first page. This is fantasy and graphic novel writing done well.
And in the midst of the world-spanning adventure and warfare that defines this series, Liu never loses sight of the individual characters--or the moments of real (sometimes heartbreaking) emotion that give a story like this real power. Each volume feels distinct but continues the plot with clear pacing and a resounding conclusion that leaves you wanting more. It's difficult to tell where this story is going, but I'm excited to be along for the experience.
With the length of time between volumes, it does strike me as a bit of a task to keep up with the full scope of the story and the characters involved, but Liu does well tying the various story threads together. Monstress is a dark, sometimes unsettling high fantasy adventure with quietly effective moments of occasional humor. The characters are rich, the world is epic in scope, and the stakes are real from the very first page. This is fantasy and graphic novel writing done well.
And in the midst of the world-spanning adventure and warfare that defines this series, Liu never loses sight of the individual characters--or the moments of real (sometimes heartbreaking) emotion that give a story like this real power. Each volume feels distinct but continues the plot with clear pacing and a resounding conclusion that leaves you wanting more. It's difficult to tell where this story is going, but I'm excited to be along for the experience.