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Monstressa: Krew by Marjorie Liu

noisydeadlines's review against another edition

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3.0

Yes, it's gorgeous artwork and I love the ambience. But I guess I was not in the mood for a dark complicated story. The worldbuilding is intricate but it's so, so sad! I finished it and had lots of questions. But because of the dark themes I won't continue the series. At least not right now.

why_balloo's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

wendylew's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

toolittletime's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark tense
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Great artwork and expansion of the story. 

mastersal's review against another edition

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4.0

Again I am not sure I followed any of the story but the art was lovely and setting it on the a pirate ship was very cool. Kippa remains my favourite - so cute.

This series is best read on paper as you will probably want to stare at the drawings and reading it on screen / Hoopla etc makes the experience a little cold. I was rarely invested - unlike say Saga, my touchstone for a series which is near perfect.

Recommended for the unusual atmosphere, world building and the art. Story is confusing - be prepared to be lost. Rated for the art only as I spent time trying to make sense of what I seeing. Intricate work.

meg_thebrave's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This next installment gives some fascinating insight into the monster, as well as the monster's relationship with Maika. I love the settings and the world these characters live in. The lore is really cool. 

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island_reader's review against another edition

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medium-paced

3.5

vascogdm's review against another edition

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4.0

The lore and worldbuilding is expanded on with each chapter bringing me deeper into the history and character backstory. Events are really picking up and can't wait to read the next volume.

londonfoghorn's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark funny tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

toastgrl's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5