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betweentheshelves's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was...interesting. Honestly, I'm not really sure how to feel about it. The premise is interesting; in this world, when important things turn to junk, they summon creatures called Junkwraiths who basically eat your memories. That's such a cool idea, and honestly, I would have loved to see it fleshed out more. For a good chunck of the beginning of this graphic novel, I was just genuinely confused. I didn't know where it was going, and I wanted more detail in the world.
The characters were pretty fleshed out, at least the main characters. The motivation of the police-officer like character hunting junkwraiths was mostly unclear to me. I didn't understand the purpose of him looking for these characters, and I don't think his storyline was necessary to the plot. It could have just focused on Flo and her journey curing the wraith.
The art style wasn't my favorite, but there were some nice panels throughout. It just gets kind of abstract in places. Really, this was a mixed bag for me. I'd recommend it to people who like the weird sci-fi kind of stuff!
The characters were pretty fleshed out, at least the main characters. The motivation of the police-officer like character hunting junkwraiths was mostly unclear to me. I didn't understand the purpose of him looking for these characters, and I don't think his storyline was necessary to the plot. It could have just focused on Flo and her journey curing the wraith.
The art style wasn't my favorite, but there were some nice panels throughout. It just gets kind of abstract in places. Really, this was a mixed bag for me. I'd recommend it to people who like the weird sci-fi kind of stuff!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Abandonment
Moderate: Confinement and Toxic friendship
strawberrytheauthor's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Featuring a sapphic romance as a sub-plot with the main character, this book explores loneliness, friendship, and just what it means to care.
The illustrations were wonderful and clearly original. I loved the utopia that was Lum and the dystopia outside. With various Sci-Fi and Fantasy elements this story was still just about a girl finding her purpose.
I did not care for Duchamp and thought that his character wasn’t fleshed out enough. He lost all his motivations too quickly and I wish we could’ve seen a greater resolve for him.
The illustrations were wonderful and clearly original. I loved the utopia that was Lum and the dystopia outside. With various Sci-Fi and Fantasy elements this story was still just about a girl finding her purpose.
I did not care for Duchamp and thought that his character wasn’t fleshed out enough. He lost all his motivations too quickly and I wish we could’ve seen a greater resolve for him.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Abandonment
Minor: Confinement and Toxic friendship
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