joshgauthier's review
4.0
Despite being a shorter volume, the third story of Lady Mechanika's adventures maintains all of the adventure and steampunk aesthetic that has made this series such a delight to read. Balancing darkness and humor, this episode looks into the darker parts of the city and the terrible activities taking place there.
My only complaint (though a notable one) is that a character central to the storyline just disappears halfway through and I really want to know what happened.
Otherwise, though, great art and exciting story. It's a consistently well-told series.
My only complaint (though a notable one) is that a character central to the storyline just disappears halfway through and I really want to know what happened.
Otherwise, though, great art and exciting story. It's a consistently well-told series.
carroq's review
4.0
Disclaimer: I received a free ecopy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Volume 3 of Lady Mechanika combines a lot of the elements that I enjoyed from the first two books. The characters are back in London and Lady Mechanika herself seems more enmeshed in the city. There is a familiarity with some of the other characters and locations that makes it feel like a natural place for her to be. It picks up where the second volume left off and transitions nicely into the new story.
One again, the art is great. It really helps set the tone for these stories. This volume takes on the classic golem story and puts that steampunk spin on it. I love how the creators decided to implement it. This book is much shorter than the first two though. It's good because it makes the story more concise, but I'd like to see more of this world.
Volume 3 of Lady Mechanika combines a lot of the elements that I enjoyed from the first two books. The characters are back in London and Lady Mechanika herself seems more enmeshed in the city. There is a familiarity with some of the other characters and locations that makes it feel like a natural place for her to be. It picks up where the second volume left off and transitions nicely into the new story.
One again, the art is great. It really helps set the tone for these stories. This volume takes on the classic golem story and puts that steampunk spin on it. I love how the creators decided to implement it. This book is much shorter than the first two though. It's good because it makes the story more concise, but I'd like to see more of this world.
marvelmania's review
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Torture, Trafficking, Injury/Injury detail, Chronic illness, Body horror, Child death, Murder, and Violence
barry_x's review
3.0
I received an ARC of this via Netgalley.
I quite enjoyed this graphic novel. It is my introduction to Lady Mechanika. Lady Mechanika is some kind of steampunk nanny that solves crimes and mysteries and is the third volume of the series set in a Steampunk Victorian England.
First of all, the artwork and colouring is excellent - I just love the ways the purples and browns are used. The book is beautiful and great to look at. Mechanika is excellent, there are some beautiful lines and curves to her -she's a very stylised, large chested, thin waisted character that may not be appealing to all. The book is drawn wonderfully.
The speech is mostly in 'cockernee', there are a couple of instances where phrases are used which wouldn't have been used in Victorian England but they are easily brushed aside to enjoy the rest of the book.
The story isn't as strong sadly, revolving around Jewish mysticism (golems and stuff). Sadly, there is a nod to 'Oliver' tropes which were anti-Semitic then and I was a little wary of similar tropes here copying Fagan. It was okay, but not entirely memorable. Thankfully the look of the book more than makes up for it.
I quite enjoyed this graphic novel. It is my introduction to Lady Mechanika. Lady Mechanika is some kind of steampunk nanny that solves crimes and mysteries and is the third volume of the series set in a Steampunk Victorian England.
First of all, the artwork and colouring is excellent - I just love the ways the purples and browns are used. The book is beautiful and great to look at. Mechanika is excellent, there are some beautiful lines and curves to her -she's a very stylised, large chested, thin waisted character that may not be appealing to all. The book is drawn wonderfully.
The speech is mostly in 'cockernee', there are a couple of instances where phrases are used which wouldn't have been used in Victorian England but they are easily brushed aside to enjoy the rest of the book.
The story isn't as strong sadly, revolving around Jewish mysticism (golems and stuff). Sadly, there is a nod to 'Oliver' tropes which were anti-Semitic then and I was a little wary of similar tropes here copying Fagan. It was okay, but not entirely memorable. Thankfully the look of the book more than makes up for it.
urlphantomhive's review
3.0
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It's a shame that this volume is only 60 pages where the others were more than twice as long. It is no miracle that the story can not be very complicated in such a short time span, so the case was resolved rather quickly.
I still really liked the art and the characters though, and I'm already looking forward for the next volume!
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
It's a shame that this volume is only 60 pages where the others were more than twice as long. It is no miracle that the story can not be very complicated in such a short time span, so the case was resolved rather quickly.
I still really liked the art and the characters though, and I'm already looking forward for the next volume!
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
monroev1225's review
3.0
I still love this universe and have already order the next. I am heart broken that I have caught up with the series so quickly. I really enjoyed this volume although I found it to be extremely short and the pacing a little fast. That being said the characters, plot and art hold up to the same amazing quality that I have become accustom to.
quirkycatsfatstacks's review
4.0
Lady Mechanika has quickly become one of my favorite series. The artwork alone is exquisite – I actually think it may be my favorite out of everything else I read, which is saying something. Every time I see a cover image I’m tempted to try and find a print of it to buy. They’re absolutely striking.
This is the third volume in the series (though there’s also another one that is a one-shot). I don’t advise reading them out of order, as they’ve been delicately weaving the backstory and history of Lady Mechanika as well as giving us subtle hints to her creation. They’re the sort of thing you want to read in order.
I know I’m behind in reading this volume, and I regret that. However at least the next volume is due out soon and that was all the motivation I needed to get caught up. Here’s hoping I actually stay caught up this time.
Like the other volumes before this one, Lady Mechanika vol. 3 is full of beautiful artwork, striking color palettes, fascinating technology, and interesting plots. We have the main plot, which has been ongoing since the first issue, but then there are also shorter stories occurring within the series as well. Sometimes these events end up tying in with the main plot, and sometimes not.
This is one of the shorter plots for Lady Mechanika, but it’s also incredibly well done. The plot really lent to the aesthetic of the series, and vice versa. Lady Mechanika is still on the hunt for hints for her past. She still doesn’t know who created/altered her, though the flashbacks are getting more frequent and detailed. Her hunt brings her to a small town with a series of irregular events.
Murders have been occurring, and little orphans going missing. These events would normally have been overlooked, it is sad to say, had it not been for the kind hearted police officer introduced in this volume. If it wasn’t for his actions these cases would never have made it to the news, and thus to Lady Mechanika’s attention.
The mystery is heartbreaking and fascinating, and the new character perfectly supported the story – especially because he cares so much about the missing boys, and can empathize with their experiences. I actually really liked him, so I hope we see him again someday. Granted, I feel like I’m always saying this about the new characters introduced. I suppose that says quite a lot about the writing style and quality for this series, doesn’t it?
I still can’t get over how well done the steam punk elements are. They’re beautifully rendered and they even make an attempt to have it all be logical. They’re also more macabre as needed, like in this plot. It’s outstanding and terrifying at the same time.
I’m very much looking forward to the fourth volume; perhaps we’ll learn a bit more about Lady Mechanika’s past? I also hope to see more of Fred – she’s so cute. I love her. Though naturally I fear for all the characters beside the main one, with a series like this you never know who is and isn’t safe, you know?
For more reviews, check out Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
This is the third volume in the series (though there’s also another one that is a one-shot). I don’t advise reading them out of order, as they’ve been delicately weaving the backstory and history of Lady Mechanika as well as giving us subtle hints to her creation. They’re the sort of thing you want to read in order.
I know I’m behind in reading this volume, and I regret that. However at least the next volume is due out soon and that was all the motivation I needed to get caught up. Here’s hoping I actually stay caught up this time.
Spoiler
Like the other volumes before this one, Lady Mechanika vol. 3 is full of beautiful artwork, striking color palettes, fascinating technology, and interesting plots. We have the main plot, which has been ongoing since the first issue, but then there are also shorter stories occurring within the series as well. Sometimes these events end up tying in with the main plot, and sometimes not.
This is one of the shorter plots for Lady Mechanika, but it’s also incredibly well done. The plot really lent to the aesthetic of the series, and vice versa. Lady Mechanika is still on the hunt for hints for her past. She still doesn’t know who created/altered her, though the flashbacks are getting more frequent and detailed. Her hunt brings her to a small town with a series of irregular events.
Murders have been occurring, and little orphans going missing. These events would normally have been overlooked, it is sad to say, had it not been for the kind hearted police officer introduced in this volume. If it wasn’t for his actions these cases would never have made it to the news, and thus to Lady Mechanika’s attention.
The mystery is heartbreaking and fascinating, and the new character perfectly supported the story – especially because he cares so much about the missing boys, and can empathize with their experiences. I actually really liked him, so I hope we see him again someday. Granted, I feel like I’m always saying this about the new characters introduced. I suppose that says quite a lot about the writing style and quality for this series, doesn’t it?
I still can’t get over how well done the steam punk elements are. They’re beautifully rendered and they even make an attempt to have it all be logical. They’re also more macabre as needed, like in this plot. It’s outstanding and terrifying at the same time.
I’m very much looking forward to the fourth volume; perhaps we’ll learn a bit more about Lady Mechanika’s past? I also hope to see more of Fred – she’s so cute. I love her. Though naturally I fear for all the characters beside the main one, with a series like this you never know who is and isn’t safe, you know?
For more reviews, check out Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks