sadiecass's review against another edition
4.0
Now we're talking. We got to see all of the old gang in this one...even Jacoby!
I enjoyed this third installment in the series, and like that the end was left open for more. I also like the way the characters have aged and where they've ended up. It was good seeing Tom finally step into his own...and Jeremiah figuring out he was more than hockey.
Copy received free via netgalley. All opinions are my own.
I enjoyed this third installment in the series, and like that the end was left open for more. I also like the way the characters have aged and where they've ended up. It was good seeing Tom finally step into his own...and Jeremiah figuring out he was more than hockey.
Copy received free via netgalley. All opinions are my own.
ljrinaldi's review against another edition
3.0
This is a third in the trilogy of music and hockey stories that comes together well. I liked how things from the first graphic novel were bright back years later. I enjoyed seeing the growth of the characters.
You don't have to know about hockey to enjoy this story filled with humans going though heartbreak, addiction, and search for a purpose in life.
Things are never easy, of course, and some things go differently the you would expect.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
You don't have to know about hockey to enjoy this story filled with humans going though heartbreak, addiction, and search for a purpose in life.
Things are never easy, of course, and some things go differently the you would expect.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
vermillion__'s review against another edition
4.0
Thanks to NetGalley for an ARC in return for my honest review.
I think it is a lovely ending to a lovely graphic novel series. I really enjoyed reading it. I love every character and their developments. Friendship in this graphic novel is amazing. I love the song recommendations parts too.
I think it is a lovely ending to a lovely graphic novel series. I really enjoyed reading it. I love every character and their developments. Friendship in this graphic novel is amazing. I love the song recommendations parts too.
carroq's review against another edition
4.0
Disclaimer: I received a free ecopy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is the third book in the Forever Friends trilogy (The Stereotypical Freaks and The Hockey Saint are the other two books). The book is a progression from the previous stories and is set about 10 years after The Hockey Saint. It follows two friends, Tom Leonard and hockey player Jake Jacobson.
Jake is near the end of his career and battling with replacement and drug addiction. The creators did a great job of showing how these affected other aspects of his life. While Jake's life is deconstructing, Tom is working on building things up. He starts a relationship with his high school crush and develops plans to improve the community where the book is set. These events unfold over the course of the hockey season, which works nicely to pace the story.
The art is markedly different from the previous books. Mostly this is in the characters, which makes sense because they are a bit older now. I enjoyed it in general. There were a couple panels where the angle of the illustration combined with the character design made it look a little odd. The action shots on the ice are well done.
I think this is an excellent conclusion to the series. Although the characters are older now, it should appeal to teens that might have read the first two books or anyone that enjoys hockey stories.
This is the third book in the Forever Friends trilogy (The Stereotypical Freaks and The Hockey Saint are the other two books). The book is a progression from the previous stories and is set about 10 years after The Hockey Saint. It follows two friends, Tom Leonard and hockey player Jake Jacobson.
Jake is near the end of his career and battling with replacement and drug addiction. The creators did a great job of showing how these affected other aspects of his life. While Jake's life is deconstructing, Tom is working on building things up. He starts a relationship with his high school crush and develops plans to improve the community where the book is set. These events unfold over the course of the hockey season, which works nicely to pace the story.
The art is markedly different from the previous books. Mostly this is in the characters, which makes sense because they are a bit older now. I enjoyed it in general. There were a couple panels where the angle of the illustration combined with the character design made it look a little odd. The action shots on the ice are well done.
I think this is an excellent conclusion to the series. Although the characters are older now, it should appeal to teens that might have read the first two books or anyone that enjoys hockey stories.
tmaluck's review against another edition
I abstain from rating this particular graphic novel, as I had a minor hand in its creation and leave it to others to judge its merits/faults.
How come? Right this way...
How come? Right this way...
jilljemmett's review against another edition
5.0
Jeremiah Jacobson is a 32 year-old hockey player. He has back problems and his game is suffering from it. Everyone can see that he is close to retirement. He starts taking a lot of pain medication, so much that he forgets to spend quality time with his wife and children. His friend Tom Leonard wants him to look over a plan he has to improve their neighbouring city, Bump City, but Jeremiah keeps forgetting. Meanwhile, Tom is having his own romantic issues. He is dating his high school crush, Jaelithe, but she lives across the country in Pittsburgh. Tom goes back to a high school reunion and is reunited with his old bandmates. Jeremiah has to deal with his new drug problem, while Tom has to decide what to do with his new relationship.
I loved this graphic novel! It's the third and final part in the Friends Forever series from Howard Shapiro. This one is definitely my favourite in the series. I love that it brings together the points from the first two books. I didn't see as much of a connection between the first and second books, but this one brings back all of the characters from the series in a reunion.
The only part that was a little confusing was determining which character was which while they played hockey. Since they were all wearing helmets, I couldn't tell which character was speaking at first glance.
I really enjoyed this series. This third book was a great conclusion to this heartfelt series.
I loved this graphic novel! It's the third and final part in the Friends Forever series from Howard Shapiro. This one is definitely my favourite in the series. I love that it brings together the points from the first two books. I didn't see as much of a connection between the first and second books, but this one brings back all of the characters from the series in a reunion.
The only part that was a little confusing was determining which character was which while they played hockey. Since they were all wearing helmets, I couldn't tell which character was speaking at first glance.
I really enjoyed this series. This third book was a great conclusion to this heartfelt series.
shirleycuypers's review against another edition
4.0
This book was provided by the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Netgalley and Animal Media Group!
Hockey Karma is the third and final book in the Forever Friends Trilogy. Hockey Karma continues the story of Jack and Tom but 10 years later. They've all grown and changed, but one thing remained: their passion for hockey and helping others.
Hockey Karma is such a beautiful end to the Forever Friends Trilogy. You get to know the characters a lot more and see how they've grown up. I also loved reading about the reunion and seeing some old faces again. I can happily say that the Forever Friends Trilogy is a good graphic novel trilogy!
Hockey Karma is the third and final book in the Forever Friends Trilogy. Hockey Karma continues the story of Jack and Tom but 10 years later. They've all grown and changed, but one thing remained: their passion for hockey and helping others.
Hockey Karma is such a beautiful end to the Forever Friends Trilogy. You get to know the characters a lot more and see how they've grown up. I also loved reading about the reunion and seeing some old faces again. I can happily say that the Forever Friends Trilogy is a good graphic novel trilogy!
undertowsoul's review against another edition
4.0
As this trilogy of graphic novels comes to an end, I find myself longing for more from the author, but knowing the story is done. I think he did a great job wrapping it up and bringing a teen friendship story full-circle. Istarted reading because I love bands and the way the author wrote the soundtrack and kept reading a sports graphic novel for the same soundtrack and the friends.
I would like to thank the publisher, author, and Netgalley for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.
I would like to thank the publisher, author, and Netgalley for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.
abigailsbooks32's review against another edition
4.0
I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. I am very thankful to have received this book.
I personally think this book was the best one out of the whole trilogy. I’m probably biased in thinking that though considering I love hockey and this book had the most hockey.
One again the writing and dialog were spot on and just great. The art was also great. I really enjoyed seeing Tom grow and how his life evolved through three books. It didn’t feel like it took too long or dragged on it was done very well.
This book revolves around Jeremiah more than Tom though. Jeremiah was in the second book and if you read that book you’ll see how their relationship forms. I think it’s pretty cool to see that Tom isn’t forgotten, but that the focus shifts more to Jeremiah.
In this book you follow Jeremiah and you see him go through so many troubles and you get to see if he conquers these problems or if they conquer him. It was written so well and I found it super easy to follow and read.
Overall I think this trilogy is great. They’re all super quick, easy, and fun reads. If you’re having a rough reading month then this trilogy may help you out of that. Each book has its own message and they’re all really good messages as well.
I personally think this book was the best one out of the whole trilogy. I’m probably biased in thinking that though considering I love hockey and this book had the most hockey.
One again the writing and dialog were spot on and just great. The art was also great. I really enjoyed seeing Tom grow and how his life evolved through three books. It didn’t feel like it took too long or dragged on it was done very well.
This book revolves around Jeremiah more than Tom though. Jeremiah was in the second book and if you read that book you’ll see how their relationship forms. I think it’s pretty cool to see that Tom isn’t forgotten, but that the focus shifts more to Jeremiah.
In this book you follow Jeremiah and you see him go through so many troubles and you get to see if he conquers these problems or if they conquer him. It was written so well and I found it super easy to follow and read.
Overall I think this trilogy is great. They’re all super quick, easy, and fun reads. If you’re having a rough reading month then this trilogy may help you out of that. Each book has its own message and they’re all really good messages as well.