murderousrodents's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
sandraagee's review against another edition
4.0
I was unfamiliar with the story of Ys, King Gradlon, and Dahut before reading this, and have sent myself down a little Internet rabbit hole to learn more about this legend. This graphic novel is beautiful, but its story dark and harsh. That's not a bad thing.
reptilianreader's review against another edition
3.0
tired of books being labeled as having ace rep when the main character only turns down the supposed love interest!
oliviagrace76's review against another edition
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Loved the style of art, that’s why I picked this up. Definitely NOT a YA book. It had many adult themes. I just wished the story had more of an ending. I know it was based off a folktale but if the author was already retelling it might as well flush it out a bit more🤷🏽♀️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Murder
shaunamovo's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Loved the art! The story was very creepy and well done. I just am left wondering why Dahut would do what her father asked if she hated him so much.
hlparis's review against another edition
3.0
Not my cup of tea. I found the story a bit absent in some parts due to a great number of frames without dialogue. It confused me at times and pulled me out of the story. It's likely that I am not the audience they were shooting for.
carstensena's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book.
I lived in Brittany for a year when I was in 6th grade and my best friend's name was Rozenn. Her mother was from a deeply traditional Breton family. Now I wonder if she chose that name knowing this story!
I lived in Brittany for a year when I was in 6th grade and my best friend's name was Rozenn. Her mother was from a deeply traditional Breton family. Now I wonder if she chose that name knowing this story!
claudiatralenuvole's review against another edition
5.0
Una lettura intensa e coinvolgente. La storia è ben scritta, con colpi di scena ben calibrati e resi in maniera impeccabile dai disegni. In un paio di scene mi sono persino commossa, cosa che non mi succede mai con i graphic novel, ma gli autori hanno fatto un così buon lavoro a far calare i lettori nelle atmosfere cupe e misteriose di Ys che non poteva essere altrimenti.
Anche lo stile dei disegni, diverso da qualsiasi cosa abbia mai visto/letto, mi ha conquistato. È davvero tutto ciò che cerco in un graphic novel!
Anche lo stile dei disegni, diverso da qualsiasi cosa abbia mai visto/letto, mi ha conquistato. È davvero tutto ciò che cerco in un graphic novel!