sadiecass's review against another edition
3.0
Not my favorite of graphic novels. I was relatively confused through the start of it (and I know the color isn't final as it's stated as much...but the bright yellow color in the prologue hurt my eyes).
I liked the part of the story where the three learned to see each others strengths...but it was sort of lost in the confusion of the story.
*Received a copy free via netgalley. All opinions are my own.
I liked the part of the story where the three learned to see each others strengths...but it was sort of lost in the confusion of the story.
*Received a copy free via netgalley. All opinions are my own.
kemendraugh's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this! But I think it's not for me. Won't be pursuing the others right now.
snazel's review against another edition
4.0
Well colour me delighted and EXTREMELY interested in what comes next.
katereads2much's review against another edition
4.0
I always find it fascinating when authors manage to combine worlds of science and magic. Most of the time, the existence of magic means that science doesn't progress because there are magical solutions. That's part of why the Wizarding World of Harry Potter doesn't have phones or computers or even ink pens (at least in my opinion). Why would you need to create a coffee maker if you can make a spell?
Which always makes blending them difficult to pull off. I think that mostly works here as they seem to be pitted against each other. I'm excited to see where this series goes because I'm already enjoying the characters and the growth that's happened between them.
Bonus points for the awesome subtitle.
Which always makes blending them difficult to pull off. I think that mostly works here as they seem to be pitted against each other. I'm excited to see where this series goes because I'm already enjoying the characters and the growth that's happened between them.
Bonus points for the awesome subtitle.
zepysgirl's review against another edition
2.0
Another book I wanted to like, but I spent too much time being confused. Also one of the characters can just... mind control people... and this was never really given the extreme weight it should have had in my opinion.
theybedax's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting and quite plausible historical human reaction to mages. With the pun-ny title I was hoping for something funny but it's mostly quite serious. I'm intrigued to see where the story progresses.
leanniefae's review against another edition
4.0
A little choppy and hard to follow at the beginning, but once it got to "present time," it was much more enjoyable!
alaspooriorek's review against another edition
3.0
I received a free, advanced copy of The Castoffs from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
This is a good first start for a graphic novel, but not much happens in over 100 pages.
The Castoffs is set in the future of a world where magic exists. In the past there was a war between the "surrogates" and the "mages". This war ended in a stalemate with great losses on both sides . . . I think? Volume 1 of this graphic novel follows the mission of three magic apprentices. One is a warrior, one can "phase" out and has the unfortunate luck of breaking everything she touches, and the the other is a "charmer" masquerading as a healer. Together they travel together to a village where peoples' memories are disappearing, but what seems to be a simple mission turns out to be much more complicated.
After reading this, I can't really say that I like or disliked it. The plot was evil tech versus good magic, which is slightly overdone these days. The character connection is just not there. I don't really believe that the three of them could be fighting the entire story, but then suddenly work great together in a single spread.
I want to see the next volume before I make any final judgements though. 3 out of 5.
This is a good first start for a graphic novel, but not much happens in over 100 pages.
The Castoffs is set in the future of a world where magic exists. In the past there was a war between the "surrogates" and the "mages". This war ended in a stalemate with great losses on both sides . . . I think? Volume 1 of this graphic novel follows the mission of three magic apprentices. One is a warrior, one can "phase" out and has the unfortunate luck of breaking everything she touches, and the the other is a "charmer" masquerading as a healer. Together they travel together to a village where peoples' memories are disappearing, but what seems to be a simple mission turns out to be much more complicated.
After reading this, I can't really say that I like or disliked it. The plot was evil tech versus good magic, which is slightly overdone these days. The character connection is just not there. I don't really believe that the three of them could be fighting the entire story, but then suddenly work great together in a single spread.
I want to see the next volume before I make any final judgements though. 3 out of 5.
teenlibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
Sci-fi graphic novel fine for Grades 4+.
Considering the brevity of the story, you’re dropped into humans fighting sentient machines. Then a skip forward 20 years, 3 apprentice mages with different abilities are sent to a remote town to delivery memory potion after complaints of memory loss. Something larger loops and can these 3 young mages work together?
Considering the brevity of the story, you’re dropped into humans fighting sentient machines. Then a skip forward 20 years, 3 apprentice mages with different abilities are sent to a remote town to delivery memory potion after complaints of memory loss. Something larger loops and can these 3 young mages work together?
kailey_luminouslibro's review against another edition
3.0
Three apprentice mages are sent on a routine trip to deliver medicinal potions to a neighboring city, but the townspeople are in trouble and only these three uniquely talented magicians can save the people. Saving them without starting another war with the machines might be difficult though.
I liked all three of the girl mages in this book! They have secrets and hidden talents, and a whole lot of snark and conflict in their group, but eventually they learn to trust and respect each other through their perilous journey.
I enjoyed the colorful artwork and interesting plot! I want to keep reading this graphic novel series!
I liked all three of the girl mages in this book! They have secrets and hidden talents, and a whole lot of snark and conflict in their group, but eventually they learn to trust and respect each other through their perilous journey.
I enjoyed the colorful artwork and interesting plot! I want to keep reading this graphic novel series!