A review by becandbooks
Constantine: Distorted Illusions by Kami Garcia
2.0
Constantine: Distorted Illusions is a graphic novel full of stunning artwork and will absolutely capture the eyes of readers who love stories surrounding witchcraft in an urban fantasy setting. Following an angsty young adult with magical abilities who moves to live with his punk band best friend, this book has a raw and engaging atmosphere.
However, the artwork and worldbuilding have been paired with a mediocre plot, rushed pacing, and incredibly flat character-building. The plot is predictable and has nothing that will really shock or overly engage readers. While the pacing is expected to be quick in this more visual format, the story lacks in detail and depth. This results in an insincere and rushed romance within a timeframe that seems quicker than it should have been for this type of story. Absolutely pick this up for the artwork - but don't expect a mind-blowing story to go along with it.
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However, the artwork and worldbuilding have been paired with a mediocre plot, rushed pacing, and incredibly flat character-building. The plot is predictable and has nothing that will really shock or overly engage readers. While the pacing is expected to be quick in this more visual format, the story lacks in detail and depth. This results in an insincere and rushed romance within a timeframe that seems quicker than it should have been for this type of story. Absolutely pick this up for the artwork - but don't expect a mind-blowing story to go along with it.
→ trigger warnings: fire, hospitalisation, parental abandonment
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