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A review by emfiander
Monstress, Book One by Marjorie Liu
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
An absolute work of art, on every level.
This is my first foray into comic books (I've read other graphic novels, but they were standalones) and while it took me a little bit to get used to the cadence and other genre conventions (things happen very quickly, you meet a LOT of characters, it feels verrrrry episodic—which, to be fair, it literally is), I had such a fun time. It struck a perfect balance for me between indulgent, fun-loving fantasy entertainment and meaningful, well-crafted story. Most importantly for a graphic novel/comic book, it feels like it's a story that cannot be told in any other way. The hype is well-deserved.
This is my first foray into comic books (I've read other graphic novels, but they were standalones) and while it took me a little bit to get used to the cadence and other genre conventions (things happen very quickly, you meet a LOT of characters, it feels verrrrry episodic—which, to be fair, it literally is), I had such a fun time. It struck a perfect balance for me between indulgent, fun-loving fantasy entertainment and meaningful, well-crafted story. Most importantly for a graphic novel/comic book, it feels like it's a story that cannot be told in any other way. The hype is well-deserved.