gothamshire's review against another edition
2.0
This was SUCH a letdown compared to previous volumes. Gwen's and Kate's characterizations were horrendous, and even putting Kate in crop tops doesn't make her any less unlikable. Jaguar lady was whatever I guess, but angels? Seriously? I haven't been this annoyed since Supernatural brought them in.
valentint's review
adventurous
medium-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
2.0
jmanchester0's review against another edition
3.0
Not what I expected, but interesting to see what happens after After the Fall.
queenoferebor's review against another edition
3.0
Lots of mixed feelings about this one.
On the one hand, I liked the inclusion of new elements in the lore of the series. I'm a sucker for angels and jaguar ladies. It's nice to see Angel struggling in the aftermath of the battle, not knowing how to deal with the fame and recognition than being a hero brings. On the other hand, the art irked me. A LOT. The characters did not look like tha characters at all, and what's worse, they did not behave like the characters. Can someone explain to me what's the point of wearing a bullet vest...that leaves all the rest of your torso (except for da boobz) exposed? I recall a specific page where the three main ladies are portrayed and ALL OF THEM are wearing cropped tops and pants that defy the laws of gravity. Ehm, excuse me?
On the one hand, I liked the inclusion of new elements in the lore of the series. I'm a sucker for angels and jaguar ladies. It's nice to see Angel struggling in the aftermath of the battle, not knowing how to deal with the fame and recognition than being a hero brings. On the other hand, the art irked me. A LOT. The characters did not look like tha characters at all, and what's worse, they did not behave like the characters. Can someone explain to me what's the point of wearing a bullet vest...that leaves all the rest of your torso (except for da boobz) exposed? I recall a specific page where the three main ladies are portrayed and ALL OF THEM are wearing cropped tops and pants that defy the laws of gravity. Ehm, excuse me?
love_booksforlife's review against another edition
3.0
I liked and didn't like this volume at the same time. I enjoyed Kate being back but at the same time wishes the women of the story had a bit more clothes on them. She never struck me as the scantily clad type. The story was okay but had a bit too much lead up in my opinion.
silverdire's review
1.0
Reading this was just...painful. I don't know any way else to describe it. A big part of the problem was the artwork. The characters were practically unrecognizable. Enough so that it felt like I was reading a book set in a completely different series. Also, the characters were mostly drawn superhero style: ridiculously over exaggerated muscles & the ever present gravity defying breasts.
I might have been able to deal with this if the writing was on par. But either the publishers allowed the author, Kelley Armstrong, no latitude or she's simply awful at dialogue. The plot is almost non-existant and, once again, the characters are almost unrecognizable in their thoughts and speech.
My advice is to skip this one. It's a fairly self contained story and doesn't add much to the canon (if it was even meant to be canon). You won't be missing much.
I might have been able to deal with this if the writing was on par. But either the publishers allowed the author, Kelley Armstrong, no latitude or she's simply awful at dialogue. The plot is almost non-existant and, once again, the characters are almost unrecognizable in their thoughts and speech.
My advice is to skip this one. It's a fairly self contained story and doesn't add much to the canon (if it was even meant to be canon). You won't be missing much.
avoraciousreader68's review
2.0
*Book source ~ Library
From Goodreads:
Springing out of Joss Whedon's Angel: After the Fall story line, novelist Kelley Armstrong (The Summoning) comes aboard to explore the many repercussions following the explosive last issue of Angel: After the Fall. Artist Dave Ross also comes aboard to present the first arc of "Aftermath," wherein we learn who lived, who died, and who will be forever changed from the experience.
Originally published as Angel issues #18-22
First off, I hate the artwork. None of the characters are recognizable and half the time Angel looks like a Hulked-out vampire. Blerg. I like that Gwen, Kate and Connor are in this and I like the additions of Dez and Jamaerah. Not sure what’s up with the Elohim and the Potentates, but I’m looking forward to seeing where this is heading. As long as it’s drawn by someone else. Because I hate when characters are unrecognizable. It’s too frustrating.
From Goodreads:
Springing out of Joss Whedon's Angel: After the Fall story line, novelist Kelley Armstrong (The Summoning) comes aboard to explore the many repercussions following the explosive last issue of Angel: After the Fall. Artist Dave Ross also comes aboard to present the first arc of "Aftermath," wherein we learn who lived, who died, and who will be forever changed from the experience.
Originally published as Angel issues #18-22
First off, I hate the artwork. None of the characters are recognizable and half the time Angel looks like a Hulked-out vampire. Blerg. I like that Gwen, Kate and Connor are in this and I like the additions of Dez and Jamaerah. Not sure what’s up with the Elohim and the Potentates, but I’m looking forward to seeing where this is heading. As long as it’s drawn by someone else. Because I hate when characters are unrecognizable. It’s too frustrating.
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