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Spera Vol. 1 by Josh Tierney

mehsi's review

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5.0

In between all the chores and work and other stuff I thankfully find some time to read some more of my graphic novels that I acquired yesterday at the King's Day flea market at my town! This was a stunning graphic novel and I love how we get the story told through various artists, including Emily Carroll *squee* A story about two princesses and a fire spirit named Yonder, the girls are on the run from a queen who wants to murder everything. It is a great story full of adventure, and I love how both princesses did so well on the journey, then again I expected that from Pira who is very courageous and awesome and kicks some serious butt and who I, sorry Pira, had mistaken for a boy the first time we saw her. I definitely do need to know how things go as it got quite exciting at the end.
I also love love extra bonus stories, so fun to see Cécile Brun and Luke Pearson there! Those adventures were so fun to read. Recommended!

sonjbean's review

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5.0

two princesses have adventure times with an awesome fire spirit dog. it's a lot of fun and i loved how every chapter/story was drawn by a different illustrator.
hope there's a volume 2 soon!

ericawrites's review

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3.0

Solid fantasy adventure comic staring two recovering princesses and their fire spirit dog friend. Will recommend to friends with kids who want comics for their kids.

pwbalto's review

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3.0

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seitenreise's review

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2.0

Wie bereits in einem Update erwähnt, ist für mich der Zeichenstil einer Graphic Novel entscheidend für den Lesespaß. Selbst wenn ich nicht der größte Fan des Stils bin, kann ich einen Comic sehr mögen, wenn sich der Stil durchzieht. Hier gab es nach jedem Kapitel einen Wechsel der Zeichner*innen und somit des Stils. Das empfinde ich als anstrengend.

Aber, nicht nur der Stil gefiel mir größtenteils nicht, sondern auch die Geschichte selbst hat mich nicht überzeugen können. Die ersten Kapitel, in denen wir in die Welt eingeführt werden, fand ich ziemlich gut, danach wurde die Handlung repetitiv und zog sich. Es gab keine bis kaum Entwicklung in den Figuren und auch der Humor des Anfangs hat sich für mich leider zu schnell verloren.

Ich weiß nicht, ob ich noch in den zweiten Band reinlesen werde, da mir die Idee im Prinzip gut gefällt: zwei Prinzessinnen, die befreundet sind, ziehen in Abenteuer und versuchen zu überleben.

zepysgirl's review

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4.0

I really liked the variety of art styles as we switched artists each chapter. I’m interested in seeing where this story goes.

vernip's review

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2.0

I'm ashamed to say that I don't actually remember reading it?
But I rate it as high as I do because I'm pretty sure I didn't toss this against the wall in disgust so...yay?
Rereading the premise, it sounds like a good one, but because of no lasting impact in my brainspace, I leave it at the rating it is. *shrugs*

showlola's review

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4.0

The art is totally stunning - really I was floored no matter who the artist was. Love the two main princesses and the magical shape shifting fox. But the story was a little muddy, particularly after the first four parts, and the end was relatively unresolved. I loved the characters and art enough to push this up in to four star territory.

izzy_my's review

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4.0

4 stars mainly because Luke Pearson's story is really cool.

caryleliza's review

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3.0

My daughter wanted me to read this so that we could discuss it. We both enjoyed talking about the different illustrators' interpretations of the characters and which we liked best.