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A review by diary_of_a_hobbit
Demon in the Wood Graphic Novel by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I don't often read graphic novels, but this one totally blew me away.
I've read quite a few of Bardugo's works in the past two years, and while the Grisha trilogy has disappointed me at times, I absolutely love the Darkling as a character. He actually happens to be one of the most well crafted villains I've ever encountered in a book.
Demon in the Wood is a sort of origin story that explores the Darkling's past and gives us more context about who he is as a person as well as what played a role in shaping him into who he has become when we meet him in Shadow and Bone.
Personally, I found this book both tragic but also light-hearted at times.
I would also like to praise Dani Pendergast for the stunning illustrations that brought the characters to life and helped me get immersed into the Grishaverse.
All in all, if you are a fan of the Darkling, I highly recommend getting your hands on Demon in the Wood.
CW: violence, death of an animal.
I've read quite a few of Bardugo's works in the past two years, and while the Grisha trilogy has disappointed me at times, I absolutely love the Darkling as a character. He actually happens to be one of the most well crafted villains I've ever encountered in a book.
Demon in the Wood is a sort of origin story that explores the Darkling's past and gives us more context about who he is as a person as well as what played a role in shaping him into who he has become when we meet him in Shadow and Bone.
Personally, I found this book both tragic but also light-hearted at times.
I would also like to praise Dani Pendergast for the stunning illustrations that brought the characters to life and helped me get immersed into the Grishaverse.
All in all, if you are a fan of the Darkling, I highly recommend getting your hands on Demon in the Wood.
CW: violence, death of an animal.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Violence