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tperman's review
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
mehsi's review
4.0
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
NOTE: While the book doesn’t specify it this is the FIRST volume. I wasn’t too happy when I found out that this was just the first part. I thought this was a complete story. Would be nice if that was listed somewhere…. but noo… It just ends with a to be continued. sighs
This story is about a country in which things go worse and worse. There is war, the mother has already fled to make a path for her family. The kids try to make the best of the situation… but it isn’t easy when you are hungry and afraid so many times. We see the situation go from bad to worse to OMG…. My heart broke for this family and for the people they knew. The family knew that they had to wait for the mom to get visas, but the question was… could they wait that long? The author did a great job at writing the story. In the beginning we see just bits and pieces, but as the story continues we see that things are just falling apart. There are threats. There is the army and others with guns. Food is scarce. We see that things have been going on for a while as Bea doesn’t know what leftovers are, doesn’t know ice cream cars, doesn’t know many things and was quite surprised at all her dad told her. That definitely shocked me, in my eyes it seemed it had been going on for a bit but it didn’t feel that it was years. I am quite curious to see how things started, maybe a prequel?
I wasn’t a fan of Bea. I found her annoying and frustrating. I know it is war and she is trying to get through things, but she did some stuff that had me shaking my head. Your sister trusted you with the sister code, and you just did that. No. And there are other things. I did love her love for art/drawing and loved seeing her drawings. Her older sister and her younger brother were much better characters. My heart broke for Dommy since he thinks his mom is a tablet.
NOTE: While the book doesn’t specify it this is the FIRST volume. I wasn’t too happy when I found out that this was just the first part. I thought this was a complete story. Would be nice if that was listed somewhere…. but noo… It just ends with a to be continued. sighs
This story is about a country in which things go worse and worse. There is war, the mother has already fled to make a path for her family. The kids try to make the best of the situation… but it isn’t easy when you are hungry and afraid so many times. We see the situation go from bad to worse to OMG…. My heart broke for this family and for the people they knew. The family knew that they had to wait for the mom to get visas, but the question was… could they wait that long? The author did a great job at writing the story. In the beginning we see just bits and pieces, but as the story continues we see that things are just falling apart. There are threats. There is the army and others with guns. Food is scarce. We see that things have been going on for a while as Bea doesn’t know what leftovers are, doesn’t know ice cream cars, doesn’t know many things and was quite surprised at all her dad told her. That definitely shocked me, in my eyes it seemed it had been going on for a bit but it didn’t feel that it was years. I am quite curious to see how things started, maybe a prequel?
I wasn’t a fan of Bea. I found her annoying and frustrating. I know it is war and she is trying to get through things, but she did some stuff that had me shaking my head. Your sister trusted you with the sister code, and you just did that. No. And there are other things. I did love her love for art/drawing and loved seeing her drawings. Her older sister and her younger brother were much better characters. My heart broke for Dommy since he thinks his mom is a tablet.
spencerannus's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
georgiaeharris's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
twiinklex's review
4.0
4.5⭐️
A highly harrowing story set in a fictional universe where martial law is in force and radicals are terrorising civilians, with conflict and tension arising along with propaganda, food shortages, riots and more.
Even though some things weren't too clear at first, I was no less engaged, The storytelling is super solid; at one point I found myself tensing up and holding my breath! I loved the characters and they had me so emotionally invested. I enjoyed the artwork too, which was not only expressive but also easy to follow.
While this is a dystopian graphic novel, it highlights issues that are very much real such as displacement and the refugee crisis. It's a gripping read for sure and one I would definitely recommend!
Note that this book ends on a cliffhanger and there’s supposed to be a sequel. I can't wait!
A highly harrowing story set in a fictional universe where martial law is in force and radicals are terrorising civilians, with conflict and tension arising along with propaganda, food shortages, riots and more.
Even though some things weren't too clear at first, I was no less engaged, The storytelling is super solid; at one point I found myself tensing up and holding my breath! I loved the characters and they had me so emotionally invested. I enjoyed the artwork too, which was not only expressive but also easy to follow.
While this is a dystopian graphic novel, it highlights issues that are very much real such as displacement and the refugee crisis. It's a gripping read for sure and one I would definitely recommend!
Note that this book ends on a cliffhanger and there’s supposed to be a sequel. I can't wait!
chiaravg's review
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
innergrace's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0