ana1s's review against another edition
3.5
The concept and the characters are ready compeling but the ratio of thought bubbles vs actual dialogue and the drastic art style change in the middle of the volume makes me wonder if it cpuld be better under a novel form....
I was totally invested in the story and i love the punk styling though
I was totally invested in the story and i love the punk styling though
apologiesforeverything's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
4.25
bolynne's review against another edition
3.0
****I received a copy of this from NetGalley and BOOM! Studios in exchange for an honest review!****
It's been a long time since I've read a graphic novel, but this one was so damn kick-ass. It isn't the first time I've seen this concept of reincarnation and two people fated to find/kill each other (Kannazuki no Miko comes to mind pretty strong especially since that also had LGBT elements), but I did enjoy this gritter style.
I have always been intrigued by the idea of reincarnation in general, but the idea of retaining your memories across these different lives, and how all of the different cultures you've been a part of, is so freaking interesting to think about. How would someone act if they've lived countless lives? Could you still make the same mistakes over and over again, or will you be like perfect and never mess up beyond accounting for real surprises? I'm hungry for more information about this story's universe.
The art style is what really prompted me to request it, but I did seem to notice some change about halfway through, where I couldn't tell if it was the same artist. Otherwise, not much to complain about in this, it was fun and has a lot of elements that pull me in.
It's been a long time since I've read a graphic novel, but this one was so damn kick-ass. It isn't the first time I've seen this concept of reincarnation and two people fated to find/kill each other (Kannazuki no Miko comes to mind pretty strong especially since that also had LGBT elements), but I did enjoy this gritter style.
I have always been intrigued by the idea of reincarnation in general, but the idea of retaining your memories across these different lives, and how all of the different cultures you've been a part of, is so freaking interesting to think about. How would someone act if they've lived countless lives? Could you still make the same mistakes over and over again, or will you be like perfect and never mess up beyond accounting for real surprises? I'm hungry for more information about this story's universe.
The art style is what really prompted me to request it, but I did seem to notice some change about halfway through, where I couldn't tell if it was the same artist. Otherwise, not much to complain about in this, it was fun and has a lot of elements that pull me in.
daynpitseleh's review against another edition
4.0
I received this from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Okay, I really enjoyed this one. I'd probably give it 3 1/2 stars, so I rounded up to four.
It's not perfect, so let's talk about the negatives first - 1) the art style changes mid-issue, and it can be confusing to figure out at first who everyone is after the change. 2) it can get confusing with a lot of internal monologues.
Now, onto the positives - it's a unique story, the writing is actually really good, and the characters are awesome. There are a lot of interesting details that help with the world building, and it raises a lot of cool questions.
I really liked this one and will definitely continue reading the series.
Okay, I really enjoyed this one. I'd probably give it 3 1/2 stars, so I rounded up to four.
It's not perfect, so let's talk about the negatives first - 1) the art style changes mid-issue, and it can be confusing to figure out at first who everyone is after the change. 2) it can get confusing with a lot of internal monologues.
Now, onto the positives - it's a unique story, the writing is actually really good, and the characters are awesome. There are a lot of interesting details that help with the world building, and it raises a lot of cool questions.
I really liked this one and will definitely continue reading the series.
spiderkid's review against another edition
3.0
Short books mean even shorter reviews. Oops. I was pretty confused, but like pretty art??? Idk fam. I was actually looking for romance for once and there was none and I am confuzzled. I want to read more though.
ljrinaldi's review against another edition
3.0
This is a very violet graphic novel about two people who are fighting each other through-out time. Each time they are reincarnated, they have to go after the other.
And each time, they have to "wake up" to remember their past.
And that is it. This is the story of the most recent waking up, and the character deciding she doesn't want to be an assasine, but how can she stop.
And if you want to find out, you can get this issue.
If would rate it lower, as it was a slog to get through, and I'm not into violence, but, hey, some people like that sort of thing, and it is what it says on the tin, so I can't rate it down for being that.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
And each time, they have to "wake up" to remember their past.
And that is it. This is the story of the most recent waking up, and the character deciding she doesn't want to be an assasine, but how can she stop.
And if you want to find out, you can get this issue.
Spoiler
They decide to become lovers instead.If would rate it lower, as it was a slog to get through, and I'm not into violence, but, hey, some people like that sort of thing, and it is what it says on the tin, so I can't rate it down for being that.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
zepysgirl's review against another edition
2.0
Very confusing. Had The Old Guard vibes, somewhat. Can’t decide if I’ll read the second volume or not.
elturko64's review against another edition
3.0
I'm so conflicted on this. There were so many great moments and so many 'meh' ones. The premise is fascinating and its what really kept me going. Except for the progression over the volume was muddled and didn't turn out really well in my mind. The writing and the art are great even when they change artists halfway through it. I didn't feel like it broke the story/immersion which was nice. I was sort of bummed that I guessed how this book would end. It tried to pull a twist but you could see it coming a quarter into the story. Though it was pretty good, I'm still looking forward to the next volume.
carroq's review against another edition
4.0
I wasn't sure what to expect from this book. It starts out more like a typical slice-of-life book with the exception that Mali's father is rumored to be a serial killer. Then it brings in an assassin and things quickly spiral into some weird territory. Mali and Tessa are soldiers on opposing sides of a millennia long war and are destined to fight each other forever, being reborn each time one of them dies.
I like the story and the set up for the book. The slow progression from Mali's seemingly normal life to this life that is beyond belief is awesome. It lets the reader adjust to this strange world along with Mali. The ending to the book feels right even though the characters are seemingly going in a different direction up to that point. It sets things up nicely for the next arc of the series. I also liked the art a lot. There are some cool scenes that incorporate the idea that these characters have experienced multiple lives.
My only real complaint is that there isn't enough explanation about this battle that the girls are involved in. It sets up the structure of the world and the war, but leaves a gap as to why these factions are at war and what it means for the girls. I enjoyed it a lot and would like to see these issues addressed in the next portion of the story.
I like the story and the set up for the book. The slow progression from Mali's seemingly normal life to this life that is beyond belief is awesome. It lets the reader adjust to this strange world along with Mali. The ending to the book feels right even though the characters are seemingly going in a different direction up to that point. It sets things up nicely for the next arc of the series. I also liked the art a lot. There are some cool scenes that incorporate the idea that these characters have experienced multiple lives.
My only real complaint is that there isn't enough explanation about this battle that the girls are involved in. It sets up the structure of the world and the war, but leaves a gap as to why these factions are at war and what it means for the girls. I enjoyed it a lot and would like to see these issues addressed in the next portion of the story.