scrow1022's review against another edition
4.0
Glorious illustrations, compelling characters and rich world. Hugely complex, I'm glad for the back-of-book synopses (it took me a long time to sink back into it after a long hiatus).
rhysciar's review against another edition
4.0
Solid, calmer part where we learned some new things about Maika and the little fox. Keep getting much more interesting.
literarynessie's review against another edition
4.0
Last year I read Volume 3 and remember feeling relatively lukewarm. Maybe it was 2020 that colored my perception of the last volume. Who knows. I was worried I wouldn't be as interested in these graphic novels but then I read Volume 4 and I'm happy to report that Monstress is still one of my favorite graphic novels ever. I absolutely loved Malika's character development and the way her backstory is slowly unlayered overtime. F--k her dad, by the way. Glad my child, Kippa, is safe.
maria_elisabeth's review against another edition
5.0
4,5⭐ - I loved it!
Still loving the series so much! This was a bit more info dumpy, and not much more, so dropped a half star....
Still loving the series so much! This was a bit more info dumpy, and not much more, so dropped a half star....
joshgauthier's review against another edition
5.0
2020 reread. There is so much to keep track of in this series, but it is so worth it. Lush, intricate, complex, dark, and utterly fantastic--the various factions of the world of Monstress brace for war and a fight that will decide the survival of all.
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This team of creators continues to produce one of the most intricate, beautiful, unsettling, rich comics I've ever encountered. With with machinations and worldbuilding to match any fantasy novel, "The Chosen" sees the world reeling from disaster and poised on the brink of chaos. The factions are forming, lines are being drawn, and there are few left in the world who believe that peace is still possible.
There are moments of difficulty in reading this series that mostly come from the gaps of time between volumes. There's quite a lot to keep track of, but the writing does an effective job of moving steadily forward while reminding the reader of what has come before.
And the art. There are not enough good things to say about the art in this series. In every regard, Monstress is a masterwork achievement.
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This team of creators continues to produce one of the most intricate, beautiful, unsettling, rich comics I've ever encountered. With with machinations and worldbuilding to match any fantasy novel, "The Chosen" sees the world reeling from disaster and poised on the brink of chaos. The factions are forming, lines are being drawn, and there are few left in the world who believe that peace is still possible.
There are moments of difficulty in reading this series that mostly come from the gaps of time between volumes. There's quite a lot to keep track of, but the writing does an effective job of moving steadily forward while reminding the reader of what has come before.
And the art. There are not enough good things to say about the art in this series. In every regard, Monstress is a masterwork achievement.
jammasterjamie's review against another edition
3.0
Pretty art doesn't make up for an overly long-winded and draggy story with far too many characters I don't really care about. I'm still along for the ride, but losing interest.
veneta's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
jenniferlynnkrohn's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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? Yes
5.0
foggy_rosamund's review against another edition
3.0
A lot of things that sold me on these comics remain strong: the fiery and unapologetically ruthless female lead; the evocative and original art; the detailed and imaginative world-building. However, in some ways I find the story is so complex that it doesn't actually lend itself to the graphic form: it's constantly a challenge to figure out what's happening and who is who. I feel like I need to take notes! That being said, I enjoyed this volume, and found it an intriguing mixture of aesthetically pleasing and extremely gross.