tsap's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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? No
5.0
ekcd_'s review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
thomasle's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
lighthearted
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? No
4.5
No Spoilers Review:
Quirky space drama about lovers from two opposing sides, while raising a baby? It sounds like we've all been there, done that, but what Brian is able to bring to this recurring theme makes up for all of it. The world he's placed this version of Romeo and Juliet in is just wild and beautiful. I highly recommend this graphic novel to anyone who wants to step into the world of graphic novels or the world of sci fi fantasy.
Quirky space drama about lovers from two opposing sides, while raising a baby? It sounds like we've all been there, done that, but what Brian is able to bring to this recurring theme makes up for all of it. The world he's placed this version of Romeo and Juliet in is just wild and beautiful. I highly recommend this graphic novel to anyone who wants to step into the world of graphic novels or the world of sci fi fantasy.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Sexual content
Minor: War
spacewhombus's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I loved this and cannot wait to read the rest of the series! This has been on my list for a while, and I finally found this book in English at my local library. Though it's huge, I read it all in one night. The art is so beautiful, but the story is such a creative adventure. I loved seeing the different alien characters and getting to know their complicated histories, stereotypes, and conflicts. Alana is awesome, and her relationship with Marko and their child is so wholesome. Marko's parents and the ghost of Izabel, and bounty hunter The Will and his Lying Cat also have my heart!
yvesdot's review against another edition
5.0
New parent? Young lover? Sentient being with a beating heart? I recommend the horrifically bingeable Saga, which has run to critical acclaim for over a decade now as its protagonists age in real time, exploring life, death, war, fucking, and what it means to build a family when your world is burning. New and old readers alike delight in January 2023 as the series continues with new issues: grab hold of the bandwagon now!
verasbokhylla's review against another edition
5.0
Hazel is born in the middle of a war by parents who should never have met and definitely never fallen in love.
Before she is even a few hours the new family is haunted by agents from every side who is trying to kill them…
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Det här är en väldigt våldsam bok om en liten familj som bara vill kunna leva i fred.
Jag ÄLSKADE den 😍.
Men först och främst, det här är en bok för VUXNA, och kolla triggervarningar innan du läser för det här är både mörkt och blodigt.
Jag har aldrig läst en bok i serieformat som berört mig så mycket. Som förälder till två ganska små barn så kan jag relatera oerhört mycket till föräldrarna och bara det att en kvinna med ett barn får vara en av huvudpersonerna och får så mycket egen ”agency” (finns det något bra ord för det på svenska?), det är underbart. För ja, vi har en bad-ass före detta militär som är mamma till lilla Hazel, och hon får både vara en skör och osäker ny mamma och fortfarande en tuff och självsäker kvinna.
Det här är en berättelse som har många olika dimensionen och många olika parallella spår och berättelser. Det handlar om krig och krigets grymhet, om föräldraskap och om tusen andra både små och stora saker som får mig både att skratta och gråta.
Det här kommer definitivt bli en av mina favoriter från i år, och om du gillar stora, episka verk som Robert Jordans eller Brandon Sandersons så tycker jag att du ska kolla in den här serien 😊.
kathrynk's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
bookwyrm_kate's review against another edition
5.0
The first 18 chapters of Saga! I found it to be a compelling story with visceral (sometimes overly-graphic) art. I was hooked almost immediately, despite the fact that much of the language and sexuality was more than I expected. I definitely wouldn't recommend it for younger readers, but I would recommend it to any adults interested in fantasy, SF, or comics, who haven't necessarily enjoyed graphic novels before. It's accessible enough to keep from being confusing, but unique enough to secure interest.
All that just to say, I really enjoyed it!
All that just to say, I really enjoyed it!