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A review by lastbraincell
Monstress, Vol. 1: Awakening by Marjorie Liu
3.0
Pretty good. In terms of atmosphere it has a Full Metal Alchemist feel, with science-magic and mysterious horrors, some with tentacles, possibly humans-turned-demons. The worlding is interesting. According to the short lectures of the esteemed Professor Tam Tam, which are interspersed between the chapters of the volume and provide most of the history, you have: the Old Gods (Cthulhu, anyone?), the Humans, the Ancients, the Half-breeds (Arcanics), and the Cats. Having just finished binge reading Saga, the interbreeding between the Ancients and the Humans that formed the Arcanics, plus the whole setting of war between races, was a familiar set-up. But my interest is piqued so far.
I just hate how they're doing that thing again where the people you think are your enemies turn out to be friends, and vice versa. What's up with Tuya, and Atena and her brother? And don't think I've forgotten about Ilsa's daughter. Next thing you know that cute little fox Kippa is actually a spy, and Yvette has been Mariko's friend all along. Eugh. But we shall see.
Merged review:
Pretty good. In terms of atmosphere it has a Full Metal Alchemist feel, with science-magic and mysterious horrors, some with tentacles, possibly humans-turned-demons. The worlding is interesting. According to the short lectures of the esteemed Professor Tam Tam, which are interspersed between the chapters of the volume and provide most of the history, you have: the Old Gods (Cthulhu, anyone?), the Humans, the Ancients, the Half-breeds (Arcanics), and the Cats. Having just finished binge reading Saga, the interbreeding between the Ancients and the Humans that formed the Arcanics, plus the whole setting of war between races, was a familiar set-up. But my interest is piqued so far.
I just hate how they're doing that thing again where the people you think are your enemies turn out to be friends, and vice versa. What's up with Tuya, and Atena and her brother? And don't think I've forgotten about Ilsa's daughter. Next thing you know that cute little fox Kippa is actually a spy, and Yvette has been Mariko's friend all along. Eugh. But we shall see.
I just hate how they're doing that thing again where the people you think are your enemies turn out to be friends, and vice versa. What's up with Tuya, and Atena and her brother? And don't think I've forgotten about Ilsa's daughter. Next thing you know that cute little fox Kippa is actually a spy, and Yvette has been Mariko's friend all along. Eugh. But we shall see.
Merged review:
Pretty good. In terms of atmosphere it has a Full Metal Alchemist feel, with science-magic and mysterious horrors, some with tentacles, possibly humans-turned-demons. The worlding is interesting. According to the short lectures of the esteemed Professor Tam Tam, which are interspersed between the chapters of the volume and provide most of the history, you have: the Old Gods (Cthulhu, anyone?), the Humans, the Ancients, the Half-breeds (Arcanics), and the Cats. Having just finished binge reading Saga, the interbreeding between the Ancients and the Humans that formed the Arcanics, plus the whole setting of war between races, was a familiar set-up. But my interest is piqued so far.
I just hate how they're doing that thing again where the people you think are your enemies turn out to be friends, and vice versa. What's up with Tuya, and Atena and her brother? And don't think I've forgotten about Ilsa's daughter. Next thing you know that cute little fox Kippa is actually a spy, and Yvette has been Mariko's friend all along. Eugh. But we shall see.