A review by boundlessbard
Shattered Warrior by Sharon Shinn

dark hopeful fast-paced

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

3.0

This book was beautifully drawn.  Like many graphic novels, the art is what inspired me to pick it up.  The story itself wasn’t bad, but didn’t stand out as especially remarkable.  It’s a classic feeling sci-fi rebellion.  The main thing that disappointed me was how it was written.  It didn’t feel like Sharron Shin had adjusted fully to the visual medium and used dialogue in expositional ways that felt unnecessary.  Of course, perhaps this was a way to fit details she wanted into the page count.  The story did feel pared down.

In short, it’s not a story I’d jump to recommend, but the art is very good and the story enjoyable for what it is.