kevinweitzel44's review
3.0
FANTASTIC! Each book gets better fantasy, better humor, better plot, better characters, better theme, better action, better history, and so much more magic! SO AMAZING, finished in like 30 mins
rygar's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
annieice's review
4.5
pretty gorgeous love the illustrations and i like the elf prince he has Zuko vibes and I love it
girlreading's review
4.0
This series is addictive, adorable, action packed and deserves its own movie asap.
jenmkin's review
I actually felt a little tension in this installment, which I didn't as much in the others!
kaloughl's review
4.0
Since I am reading these kind of all at once, I'm going to just comment on the series. It's hella fun!!!! I immediately got into it - that lost family moving into an old relic of a house with a ~mystery~ will always get me. And then add on the fantastical world they find in their basement, a winner! The installments read so fast, it's like a 30 min TV episode. They are action packed and Kibuishi really encapsulates every aspect of the action despite only having a few panels. The story is like a combo of every fantasy/sci fi movie, TV show, and book you have ever loved - elements of Narnia, Indiana Jones, Titan AE, etc. I can see why they are so popular and I wish they existed when I was younger!
As I read they feel very episodic and I wish each installment had a little more written depth but as a whole they sing.
The artwork is absolutely stunning and some of the characters are great. I wish Emily was a little more interesting but maybe that will develop.
As I read they feel very episodic and I wish each installment had a little more written depth but as a whole they sing.
The artwork is absolutely stunning and some of the characters are great. I wish Emily was a little more interesting but maybe that will develop.
anna_pereira24's review
4.0
I’m seeing a lot of influence from Avatar the Last Air Bender and Castle in the Sky. The kids really enjoy this series.