mdelao630's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
sunshine169's review against another edition
4.0
This is a story about the town of Blackwell and it's magical inhabitants. The main character Bucky Orson has a sister, Heidi, who has gone missing. He spends the novel trying to find out who kidnapped her and why. He also struggles with the strained relationship he has with his childhood friend Chamomile.
The story bouncing between the story around his sister Heidi's disappearance and a town curse that happened 300 year ago when a young girl was branded a witch and killed. The story does not flesh out very well leaving much unknown. However, there is enough here to enjoy the story. I give the story 3 stars but I bumped it up one because the artwork is absolutely beautiful!
Thank you Netgalley and First Second books for an e-arc of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review.
The story bouncing between the story around his sister Heidi's disappearance and a town curse that happened 300 year ago when a young girl was branded a witch and killed. The story does not flesh out very well leaving much unknown. However, there is enough here to enjoy the story. I give the story 3 stars but I bumped it up one because the artwork is absolutely beautiful!
Thank you Netgalley and First Second books for an e-arc of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review.
luunya's review against another edition
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
k_rooz's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
lauca's review against another edition
4.0
Je suis amoureuse de cette couverture magnifique, des couleurs qui créent une ambiance particulière, de ces dessins. Et le titre et le liseré métalliques qui apportent une pointe de lumière...
J'ai été prise dans l'histoire. J'ai été déçue d'arriver à la fin. A mon avis, il y aurait matière à avoir une suite, je l'espère vraiment car il y a quelques points qui restent mystérieux.
J'ai été prise dans l'histoire. J'ai été déçue d'arriver à la fin. A mon avis, il y aurait matière à avoir une suite, je l'espère vraiment car il y a quelques points qui restent mystérieux.
blu3bird's review against another edition
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
ryemiart's review against another edition
4.0
Bought this because of Yana Bogatch artwork and I won't ever regret this purchase. The artist even has some videos on her youtube regarding her work on this graphic novel.
The story is...OK, but seems like it needed some more polishing and the ending is just confusing and weird. Like, quickly thrown together in the hopes for part 2.[?]
Anyway, artwork deserves 5 stars but the story maybe 3 so I gave it a 4 overall.
The story is...OK, but seems like it needed some more polishing and the ending is just confusing and weird. Like, quickly thrown together in the hopes for part 2.[?]
Anyway, artwork deserves 5 stars but the story maybe 3 so I gave it a 4 overall.
momogajo's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75