Reviews

Version Control by David A. Robertson

elizabethlk's review

5.0

I really loved the Reckoner trilogy. While I really enjoyed reading the first volume of Reckoner Rises (earlier tonight), Version Control is somehow even better than the previous comic. The story really starts to get into gear, and we really start to get into the superhero aspects as well as more of the crimes of the supervillains. I'm antsy to read the third one already but there isn't even a release date--I hope it isn't too long, but I'm willing to wait (and willing to take the excuse to potentially reread volumes one and two when the third is finally ready).

I highly recommend this, but the trilogy of novels should be read before the comics are started.

cb_reads_reviews's review

4.0

Thank you @highwaterpress for sending me this book in exchange for an honest review.

moonsfu's review

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

5.0

spencerbmiller's review

adventurous dark 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

4.0

foldingthepage_kayleigh's review

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This is the second book in The Reckoner Rises series and continues to follow the story laid out in Breakdown. However, while the first book focuses more on Cole, this one is more from Eva’s POV as she tries to navigate Mihko Laboratories’ uncovered horrors. The artwork was chilling and so well done, which at some points had me gasping. The illustrations really make you feel immersed in the story!

While I still think these graphic novels would be best read after The Reckoner trilogy, I found I had a better handle on the storyline even after only having read the first book in the graphic novel spin-off series. Coming in at only 72 pages each, you could easily binge both the first and second books in this spin-off series in an afternoon. I’m definitely going to be continuing on with this series!

Thanks ZG Stories and High Water Press for providing me with this eARC in exchange for an honest review! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Confinement, and Medical trauma