durablepigments's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
lanternheart's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I really enjoyed this book, but I wish the worldbuilding got more time to breathe! Hopefully, if the series continues, there will be a bit more slowing down with time to let the characters truly shine on their own for a moment.
booktribe's review
2.5
The illustrations were beautiful, the story was very interesting, but the execution was lacking. It skipped around a lot. There were several times where I wondered if a panel or two were missing because there’d be no lead up to something that happens or is said. The potential for the story is so great that I might try to continue the series when the next one comes out, but the layout and writing need improvement.
eurydiec's review
2.0
Please, give the characters time to breathe!
Major events happen at such random points, such random pacing… worldbuilding can be as cool as it likes, if the comic relief characters aren’t giving me any relief, I’m putting it down.
Major events happen at such random points, such random pacing… worldbuilding can be as cool as it likes, if the comic relief characters aren’t giving me any relief, I’m putting it down.
lexyg's review
3.0
The art is gorgeous, the mythology’s really cool, but I felt kinda confused about the Death gods real motives.
charlotte_thereader's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
skyeson2187's review
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
emeraldreverie's review
3.0
Interesting story and world and magic system. Enchanting art. I would read more.
raavenreads's review
4.0
Thank you to netgalley and the publishers/artist/and writer for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!
This book was absolutely beautiful. I had wanted to read this for Hispanic heritage month and got approved just in time!
I really liked the story here. You can tell from the beginning it’s a lot of magic and action. I was a little confused on the characters and world building at the beginning. You are thrust into something you don’t really get and I didn’t understand some things about the characters until I went back and reread the summary. There were some parts that were confusing but I’m sure that will get cleared up in the future volumes.
There was a lot to say about colonialism and cultural artifacts ending up in museums. I also liked the discussion of feeling like you aren’t truly part of your heritage because you don’t speak the language. I know a lot of people suffer from those same thoughts. This was full of love for your ancestors as well as talks of grief and letting people go of people you love. I also liked the cute recipes and character profiles at the end of the book. I really did enjoy this story and am looking forward to more!
This book was absolutely beautiful. I had wanted to read this for Hispanic heritage month and got approved just in time!
I really liked the story here. You can tell from the beginning it’s a lot of magic and action. I was a little confused on the characters and world building at the beginning. You are thrust into something you don’t really get and I didn’t understand some things about the characters until I went back and reread the summary. There were some parts that were confusing but I’m sure that will get cleared up in the future volumes.
There was a lot to say about colonialism and cultural artifacts ending up in museums. I also liked the discussion of feeling like you aren’t truly part of your heritage because you don’t speak the language. I know a lot of people suffer from those same thoughts. This was full of love for your ancestors as well as talks of grief and letting people go of people you love. I also liked the cute recipes and character profiles at the end of the book. I really did enjoy this story and am looking forward to more!
dragnfary's review
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25