joshgauthier's review against another edition
4.0
This was more intense than I expected. An extra-violent Alice in Wonderland sort of tale, Sparrowhawk is the story of a young woman lost in the land of faerie, testing the lines of what she is willing to do and become in order to return home. Examining identity, cycles of violence, and the question of what makes a monster, Sparrowhawk is strongly delivered, often uncomfortable, and doesn't try to offer easy answers. Clearly told with love of Victorian aesthetics and classic faerie stories, Dawson, Basla, and Nalty deliver a striking story that is dark and ultimately quite remarkable.
elenavarg's review against another edition
4.0
(4,5)
OOOOH this book’s ending was SO GOOD!!!! The colors and the art style as well! (Don’t be tricked by the cover art, the artist is different for the comic itself) I would’ve given the book full 5 stars, if it weren’t for some clunky dialogue...but the ending! Oh boy!!
Reread 18/07/2021
Still great! By far my favorite fey-related piece of media!
OOOOH this book’s ending was SO GOOD!!!! The colors and the art style as well! (Don’t be tricked by the cover art, the artist is different for the comic itself) I would’ve given the book full 5 stars, if it weren’t for some clunky dialogue...but the ending! Oh boy!!
Reread 18/07/2021
Still great! By far my favorite fey-related piece of media!
becandbooks's review against another edition
3.0
TW/CW: violence/gore
This book wasn't everything I wanted but it was good.
Okay, not a glowing review, I know. But hear me out.
This is a book that follows a girl falling into faerieland where she is told she needs to murder magical creatures in order to leave. She is being guided by a weird evil bunny thing and has kinda Saga vs. Alice in Wonderland vibes. Which is EXACTLY my kind of jam.
But it just didn't blow me away.
Don't get me wrong. I did enjoy it. The illustrations are gorgeous and colourful and Saga-esh, which I love. But the story just didn't feel completely original to me.
Maybe I just personally read way too many evil, murder-y fairy tale-like stories? But in the end the details didn't really stick in any important way. Give me 6 months and it'll likely just be another murder-y fairy tale book.
Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review!
This book wasn't everything I wanted but it was good.
Okay, not a glowing review, I know. But hear me out.
This is a book that follows a girl falling into faerieland where she is told she needs to murder magical creatures in order to leave. She is being guided by a weird evil bunny thing and has kinda Saga vs. Alice in Wonderland vibes. Which is EXACTLY my kind of jam.
But it just didn't blow me away.
Don't get me wrong. I did enjoy it. The illustrations are gorgeous and colourful and Saga-esh, which I love. But the story just didn't feel completely original to me.
Maybe I just personally read way too many evil, murder-y fairy tale-like stories? But in the end the details didn't really stick in any important way. Give me 6 months and it'll likely just be another murder-y fairy tale book.
Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review!
sab_rose's review against another edition
5.0
This graphic novel reminds me of a steampunk, more sinister, and young adult version of Alice in Wonderland. I hope this isn't the end of this series. I want to know what happens to Artemisia!
The illustrations are so engrossing and awesome!
Plot: 10/10
Illustrations: 10/10
Highly recommend for people who enjoyed the twists, pace, and character development of Saga
The illustrations are so engrossing and awesome!
Plot: 10/10
Illustrations: 10/10
Highly recommend for people who enjoyed the twists, pace, and character development of Saga
jkenna90's review against another edition
5.0
Thank you to NetGalley for a free review copy of this book!
This book has been my favorite book that I've read from NetGalley so far. I wish there was a way for me to properly convey how much I loved this book but I feel like words will fail me.
This book is about Artemisia who is the illegitimate daughter of a Naval captain and a mother she never met. She is living with a step mother that she hates and her step sister whom she loves. While looking a mirror one fine day she gets kidnapped into another world and the Faerie Queen takes her place in our world. She meets a strange creature named Crispin, who becomes her guide through the Faerie world. Along the way she is forced to do things that she is not comfortable and she gradually changes into something unrecognizable. Can she make her way back home or will she be stuck in Faerie land forever?
This book combines Jane Austin, Alice in Wonderland, and a badass MC. I love Art because she doesn't always make the best decisions or ask the right questions. She is a fantastically wrong a few times throughout the book but I love the fact that she can be murdering Unseelie left and right but then still feel guilt when she finds out they weren't that bad. She's a complex character and I love her.
Also I loved the artwork in this book! The color palette was really nice and it really helped the story along.
Overall, I absolutely loved this book. I cannot recommend it enough. Especially if you are fans of Alice in Wonderland or Tithe by Holly Black.
This book has been my favorite book that I've read from NetGalley so far. I wish there was a way for me to properly convey how much I loved this book but I feel like words will fail me.
This book is about Artemisia who is the illegitimate daughter of a Naval captain and a mother she never met. She is living with a step mother that she hates and her step sister whom she loves. While looking a mirror one fine day she gets kidnapped into another world and the Faerie Queen takes her place in our world. She meets a strange creature named Crispin, who becomes her guide through the Faerie world. Along the way she is forced to do things that she is not comfortable and she gradually changes into something unrecognizable. Can she make her way back home or will she be stuck in Faerie land forever?
This book combines Jane Austin, Alice in Wonderland, and a badass MC. I love Art because she doesn't always make the best decisions or ask the right questions. She is a fantastically wrong a few times throughout the book but I love the fact that she can be murdering Unseelie left and right but then still feel guilt when she finds out they weren't that bad. She's a complex character and I love her.
Also I loved the artwork in this book! The color palette was really nice and it really helped the story along.
Overall, I absolutely loved this book. I cannot recommend it enough. Especially if you are fans of Alice in Wonderland or Tithe by Holly Black.
robotmermaid's review against another edition
3.0
I loved it up until the last issue. Ending was very frustrating for me
mediocrem's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
2.75
gotathingforthings's review against another edition
4.0
Check out my full video review: https://youtu.be/_94BHM9E2PY
Sparrowhawk is a graphic novel which take the main character Artemisia into Faire, there she must kill to be able to go back home.
I really enjoyed this, the art beautiful and the story intriguing! I really liked the questions it rose about how you do evil for something good, and how one can change doing these actions. The end left me gasping, and I was very surprised how the overall dark the whole story was. It was trickery and clever, so of course I liked it! 4/5 stars.
Sparrowhawk is a graphic novel which take the main character Artemisia into Faire, there she must kill to be able to go back home.
I really enjoyed this, the art beautiful and the story intriguing! I really liked the questions it rose about how you do evil for something good, and how one can change doing these actions. The end left me gasping, and I was very surprised how the overall dark the whole story was. It was trickery and clever, so of course I liked it! 4/5 stars.
noshyira's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
4.25
pygment's review against another edition
3.0
The story is good but seems to move too fast for the emotions of the characters to catch up.
Also, trigger warning for description of real abuse event author experienced that is in the notes at the end of the book.
Also, trigger warning for description of real abuse event author experienced that is in the notes at the end of the book.