A review by library_princess
Monstress, Vol. 1: Awakening, by Marjorie Liu
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
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? No
5.0
To start, the artwork in this book is amazing. Sana Takeda (Artist) did a wonderful job detailing the many characters you meet in this book. The story line is very clear and well written. Watching Maika learn about her past and reveal her story is sad and hard, but it is also besetting. I can't wait to read book 2!
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Classism, Confinement, Death of parent, Torture, Physical abuse, Slavery, Blood, and Death
Moderate: Murder, War, Injury/injury detail, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Fire/Fire injury