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bree_h_reads 's review for:
The Last Session Vol. 1: Roll for Initiative
by Jasmine Walls
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Do you like D&D? Do you like graphic novels? This has both! (I mean, duh, but we’ll pretend it’s not obvious.)
I really liked all the characters in the book. They were such a diverse and fun group and all felt like they had reasonable conflicts and struggles. Showing how they all came together as friends and watching their bond grow was really sweet, but it also helped understand why and how each character was struggling with their impending future. Also there was a queer platonic relationship! I loved that especially, it’s the first one I’ve ever found in a book I’ve read.
The art style and artwork was so cute. I loved how everything looked, especially the fantasy world. I just loved how everything looked and the little details hidden in the art. The expressions too were especially great. I liked that there could be sections where a lot of the narrative or character opinions were conveyed in the art and not the text. Compared to the last one I read, it was just a nice detail to find and enjoy.
Overall I think the story flows really well too. I liked how the present, past, and game all weave together and overlap. Each flashback worked really well with where the present day story was at and slowly built towards the current conflict. Really, my only gripe is that the conflict felt a little juvenile. I get the impression the main characters are around 22 or older, so the conflict between the party members feels a little childish for a group of that age. However, I liked the execution and the rest of the content enough that I was willing to overlook it.
This was a GREAT book. A super cute and short read and I think a really solid story about entering adulthood. I would love to see more work from these creators in the future!
I really liked all the characters in the book. They were such a diverse and fun group and all felt like they had reasonable conflicts and struggles. Showing how they all came together as friends and watching their bond grow was really sweet, but it also helped understand why and how each character was struggling with their impending future. Also there was a queer platonic relationship! I loved that especially, it’s the first one I’ve ever found in a book I’ve read.
The art style and artwork was so cute. I loved how everything looked, especially the fantasy world. I just loved how everything looked and the little details hidden in the art. The expressions too were especially great. I liked that there could be sections where a lot of the narrative or character opinions were conveyed in the art and not the text. Compared to the last one I read, it was just a nice detail to find and enjoy.
Overall I think the story flows really well too. I liked how the present, past, and game all weave together and overlap. Each flashback worked really well with where the present day story was at and slowly built towards the current conflict. Really, my only gripe is that the conflict felt a little juvenile. I get the impression the main characters are around 22 or older, so the conflict between the party members feels a little childish for a group of that age. However, I liked the execution and the rest of the content enough that I was willing to overlook it.
This was a GREAT book. A super cute and short read and I think a really solid story about entering adulthood. I would love to see more work from these creators in the future!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, Violence
Minor: Toxic friendship