A review by magicalmartha
Nicnevin and the Bloody Queen by Matthew Dow Smith, Helen Mullane, Dominic Reardon

5.0

I received a promotional PDF of this graphic novel for purchasing consideration, and I adored it. The art and tone are reminiscent of Mike Mignola's Hellboy, and the story is engaging, creepy, and ultimately satisfying. Nissy, our protagonist, is easy to root for although sometimes hard to like (like most 15 year olds, honestly!), and I really enjoyed the way that Mullane spins out the mystery that's at the heart of the story. It's more of a "why" than a "who," as it was pretty clear to me early on who the culprit is for the murders happening in the book - but unravelling the motive and the secrets of Nicneven's family was very rewarding. I could wish there was more at the end of the book, but mostly I hope we get a sequel.