nana_fy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ingridscozycorner's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
gabbyreadswithtea's review against another edition
4.0
Rating 3.75
Volume 2 seemed to answer a lot of the questions we finished up Volume 1 with. I still feel like things could have been explained better, however I was satisfied with the answers. I love the magic system of the stars, each "Star" character relating to one of the zodiac signs (It was also really cool to see my star sign represented) and I wonder if we will see the rest of the zodiac signs in future volumes, or if this was the end of Sera's story.
Art was beautiful as always, and the story seemed more clear and consistent. I also enjoyed how there was no romantic interest within the story, this gave us time to focus on Sera, her family and her journey.
I received an e-copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Volume 2 seemed to answer a lot of the questions we finished up Volume 1 with. I still feel like things could have been explained better, however I was satisfied with the answers. I love the magic system of the stars, each "Star" character relating to one of the zodiac signs (It was also really cool to see my star sign represented) and I wonder if we will see the rest of the zodiac signs in future volumes, or if this was the end of Sera's story.
Art was beautiful as always, and the story seemed more clear and consistent. I also enjoyed how there was no romantic interest within the story, this gave us time to focus on Sera, her family and her journey.
I received an e-copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
iffer's review against another edition
3.0
This volume ties up loose ends, and I found it satisfying, if not earth shattering. The story in this installment towards more towards the mythical, and the art portrays the epic nature of the quest. I enjoyed seeing the daughters of Parsa reunite. This volume leaves the possibility for an another ongoing/spinoff series. I think that it would be fun to see the adventures and mischief that the daughters of Parsa could get up to in their alluded-to travels.
Note: This review is for an eARC
Note: This review is for an eARC
dame_samara's review against another edition
5.0
Do you like She-Ra?
Do you like Girls with Swords?
Then this series is for you, no ifs, ands, or butts. The story and worldbuilding are incredibly interesting. As well as incredibly interesting bad-ass women.
Do you like Girls with Swords?
Then this series is for you, no ifs, ands, or butts. The story and worldbuilding are incredibly interesting. As well as incredibly interesting bad-ass women.
irayred's review against another edition
4.0
“Life is a series of choices, some good, some bad, but choices nonetheless. At least, that’s what I used to think. The closer I find myself to the eternal, the hazier it all seems. Do our choices really matter or are we simply pulled by the strings of fate?”
It’s only gotten better. Fortunately, the questions I had in the previous volume have been answered and we get to see Sera and the Royal Stars once again. Truth is, she cannot remain still and whether is fate or a mere casualty, she’s bound to these eternal stars.
On the other hand, Sera’s younger sister finds out that their mother was captured and thanks to an older relative, they get out of prison and try to get back to their home town. They meet Sera along the way and then, they fight against the Draconi stars, who believed humans have to pay for their disrespect, their lack of faith.
Previously, the Royal Stars meet with The Seven Sisters of Pleiades, who cannot take action in the battle but who share important information: for them to stop the evil stars from consuming the world, they will have to kill them with a special weapon. But, you see, killing a star means might be led to killing more innocent lives (think of it as a black hole) and at the end, they’ll have to live with the consequences.
Anyway, I fully enjoyed this volume and I just love how diverse all characters are: the humans, the stars, even the bad guys. Antares is still my fav character and the interactions of the Royal Stars make me laugh a lot. I like that we get to see a full cast of powerful female characters, plus, there were entire pages that took my breath away.
Both the story and the art complement each other and I cannot wait to read the third volume!
I received an e-book copy in exchange for an honest review via Diamond Comic Distributors.
PREVIOUS REVIEWS:
Volume 1
It’s only gotten better. Fortunately, the questions I had in the previous volume have been answered and we get to see Sera and the Royal Stars once again. Truth is, she cannot remain still and whether is fate or a mere casualty, she’s bound to these eternal stars.
On the other hand, Sera’s younger sister finds out that their mother was captured and thanks to an older relative, they get out of prison and try to get back to their home town. They meet Sera along the way and then, they fight against the Draconi stars, who believed humans have to pay for their disrespect, their lack of faith.
Previously, the Royal Stars meet with The Seven Sisters of Pleiades, who cannot take action in the battle but who share important information: for them to stop the evil stars from consuming the world, they will have to kill them with a special weapon. But, you see, killing a star means might be led to killing more innocent lives (think of it as a black hole) and at the end, they’ll have to live with the consequences.
Anyway, I fully enjoyed this volume and I just love how diverse all characters are: the humans, the stars, even the bad guys. Antares is still my fav character and the interactions of the Royal Stars make me laugh a lot. I like that we get to see a full cast of powerful female characters, plus, there were entire pages that took my breath away.
Both the story and the art complement each other and I cannot wait to read the third volume!
I received an e-book copy in exchange for an honest review via Diamond Comic Distributors.
PREVIOUS REVIEWS:
Volume 1
nerdbrarian's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
karcitis's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Violence, Death of parent, Death, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Confinement, Kidnapping, War, and Animal death
frida_kahlo's review against another edition
4.0
I received an eARC copy from Diamond Book Distributors and Vault Comics via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I first received this eARC and read it, and then started reading the first volume. I know, I know - I read it backwards. But hey, why not? I still LOVED the story, even though I read it like that (more fun)!
The first volume of Sera and the Royal Stars is magnificent, and the second volume is nothing shy of that. Sera continues her quest, determined to save her people and the world from the destruction and fights against the stars of Draco.
I loved the mythological elements in the story, especially the graphic representation of the Seven Sisters.
Sera grew in this volume, as a powerful leading heroine, in so many aspects. She accepted and overcome her battle within herself, unleashing it for the greater good and, with it, fought and won the ultimate battle. Her companions were always there, shoulder to shoulder, to support her and fight with her, no matter the consequences.
The artwork of this graphic novel is stunning (see the images shared above). All the features (the sharp lines, the rich and harmonious colours, the characters' facial expressions, the expressive details, the shades of colours) combined radiate a powerful and inviting message, as strong as the story itself.
However, as a reader, I do not want Sera's story to come to an end...
I strongly recommend reading about Sera and her victory!
I first received this eARC and read it, and then started reading the first volume. I know, I know - I read it backwards. But hey, why not? I still LOVED the story, even though I read it like that (more fun)!
The first volume of Sera and the Royal Stars is magnificent, and the second volume is nothing shy of that. Sera continues her quest, determined to save her people and the world from the destruction and fights against the stars of Draco.
I loved the mythological elements in the story, especially the graphic representation of the Seven Sisters.
Sera grew in this volume, as a powerful leading heroine, in so many aspects. She accepted and overcome her battle within herself, unleashing it for the greater good and, with it, fought and won the ultimate battle. Her companions were always there, shoulder to shoulder, to support her and fight with her, no matter the consequences.
The artwork of this graphic novel is stunning (see the images shared above). All the features (the sharp lines, the rich and harmonious colours, the characters' facial expressions, the expressive details, the shades of colours) combined radiate a powerful and inviting message, as strong as the story itself.
However, as a reader, I do not want Sera's story to come to an end...
I strongly recommend reading about Sera and her victory!