A review by ehmannky
Swamp Thing: Twin Branches by Maggie Stiefvater

emotional sad 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

I knew nothing of Swamp Thing prior to reading this book! However, I have decided to read all of these DC YA Graphic Novels, so I'm just working off of this story. I quite enjoyed it! Again, no idea how it plays off of the rest of Swamp Thing's mythos, but I really liked this telling of his story. It was so disconnected from the rest of Superhero World(TM) that it felt very contained and its own thing, which I always appreciate.

As for the story itself, I thought having the shy Alec become Swamp Thing through a series of becoming more himself, being brave, and also just allowing his natural affinity for plants to shine through was really wonderful. There wasn't a Big Bad to fight, just violent bullies and a desire to become more of oneself. 
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