4.0 Stars This is an absolutely beautiful graphic novel with stunning, full-colour artwork and a diverse group of characters. The story is quite dark, 4.0 Stars This is an absolutely beautiful graphic novel with stunning, full-colour artwork and a diverse group of characters. The story is quite dark, filled with violent, bloody, and visceral scenes. I personally really enjoyed these elements of dark fantasy and horror. The intricacies of the world and societies were quite complicated which made for a slow, enjoyable read.
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4.0 Stars This is an absolutely beautiful graphic novel with stunning, full-colour artwork and a diverse group of characters. The story is quite dark, filled with violent, bloody, and visceral scenes. I personally really enjoyed these elements of dark fantasy and horror. The intricacies of the world and societies were quite complicated which made for a slow, enjoyable read....more
3.0 Stars This is such an intriguing concept for a story. I'm currently on the hunt for new dark fairytale stories so I had to check out Fables. I like3.0 Stars This is such an intriguing concept for a story. I'm currently on the hunt for new dark fairytale stories so I had to check out Fables. I liked it a little more as a premise than in the execution. I don't mind the older graphic novel style because it's nostalgic for me, but I wasn't as engrossed in the plot or the characters....more
4.0 Stars This was a fun yet simple haunted house graphic novel. I loved artwork which was clear and bold. I don't normally love this subgenre of horro4.0 Stars This was a fun yet simple haunted house graphic novel. I loved artwork which was clear and bold. I don't normally love this subgenre of horror but I felt that it worked well in this shorter form....more
4.0 Stars This was a solid second volume. I shouldn't have waited so long to read it. This one leaned heavily into the horror elements which I enjoyed.4.0 Stars This was a solid second volume. I shouldn't have waited so long to read it. This one leaned heavily into the horror elements which I enjoyed. The artwork is beautiful....more
3.5 stars As always, there is a variety of quality within these stories. The best was easily the middle stories about the psychedelics, which was so tr3.5 stars As always, there is a variety of quality within these stories. The best was easily the middle stories about the psychedelics, which was so trippy. The last story was just really sad....more
4.0 Stars This was a beautiful yet horrifying graphic novel. I loved that so much of the story revolved around themes of family and the complicated rel4.0 Stars This was a beautiful yet horrifying graphic novel. I loved that so much of the story revolved around themes of family and the complicated relationships between those members. There was a heavy focus on masking and pandemic discussions which may make this a polarizing book for some. I liked the artwork which was filled with dull colors that fit the tone of the story. The horror parts were definitely my favourite with some of the best illustrations....more
4.0 stars I love the movie so it's not surprising that I love the graphic adaptation of the original novel. The artwork is gorgeous and the story stays4.0 stars I love the movie so it's not surprising that I love the graphic adaptation of the original novel. The artwork is gorgeous and the story stays true to the narrative I know....more
3.5 Stars This is the start of a compelling crime thriller graphic novel series with a person with ASD at the heart of the story. I don't think the rep3.5 Stars This is the start of a compelling crime thriller graphic novel series with a person with ASD at the heart of the story. I don't think the representation is perfect but I can see that the author's heart was in the right place, highlighting Autism as a difference, not a disability. I liked the main character was smart and self aware rather than the brunt of the jokes. The actual plot was more action crime fiction than the stories I normally read but there were enough elements to make me want to read the next volume....more
3.0 stars Horror tends to work well in the visual format so I was excited to check out the first graphic novel from the Tor Nightfire line. The artwork3.0 stars Horror tends to work well in the visual format so I was excited to check out the first graphic novel from the Tor Nightfire line. The artwork style was not my favourite as I tend to prefer my realistic styles. However the color palate was wonderfully bright and bold. I tend to really enjoy psychological fiction but this one didn't work for me on that level. I did however appreciate the cultural diversity within this story.
Disclaimer I received a copy of this book from the publisher....more
3.5 Stars This is one of the most inconsistent graphic novel series. When it's good, it's great, but when it's not… it's really not. I loved the first 3.5 Stars This is one of the most inconsistent graphic novel series. When it's good, it's great, but when it's not… it's really not. I loved the first story which was nightmare fuel for anyone taking a plane trip. Unfortunately the other stories didn't work for me....more
4.0 Stars This was such a unique science fiction graphic novel that blended together themes surrounding artificial intelligence with gender identity. T4.0 Stars This was such a unique science fiction graphic novel that blended together themes surrounding artificial intelligence with gender identity. The plot was quite unpredictable, which made the story feel fresh. I would recommend this one to readers looking for a new sci fi story with a complex, diverse narrative....more
4.0 Stars This is easily one of the most gorgeous graphic novels I have ever read. I have never been a fan of the Green Lantern, but NK Jemisin is such4.0 Stars This is easily one of the most gorgeous graphic novels I have ever read. I have never been a fan of the Green Lantern, but NK Jemisin is such a talented writer that she pulled me into this story. The main character was a strong, feisty woman who I immediately loved. I really appreciated them bringing queer, diverse ownvoices representation to this comic series. Even if you aren't a bigger fan of superhero comics (which I am not), I would absolutely recommend reading this one. ...more
3.5 Stars This was an entertaining space opera graphic novel. The story wasn't particularly deep but I enjoyed the read enough. The artwork was awesome3.5 Stars This was an entertaining space opera graphic novel. The story wasn't particularly deep but I enjoyed the read enough. The artwork was awesomely gruesome and creepy. ...more
4.0 Stars This was an excellent fantasy graphic novel that tells a very classic story in a way that felt new again. The narrative was dark and emotiona4.0 Stars This was an excellent fantasy graphic novel that tells a very classic story in a way that felt new again. The narrative was dark and emotional, making for a wonderfully memorable read. I would highly recommend it to any fantasy reader who enjoy the visual format....more
3.0 Stars Honestly this was a very disappointing collection of stories. The only one I liked was the story of the pregnant teenager told through the na3.0 Stars Honestly this was a very disappointing collection of stories. The only one I liked was the story of the pregnant teenager told through the narrative of an advent calendar. I liked it, but it definitely wasn't horror....more
3.5 Stars This was a fun graphic novel with an absolutely ridiculous premise. I appreciated the sex positive message. It was enjoyable but I don't thin3.5 Stars This was a fun graphic novel with an absolutely ridiculous premise. I appreciated the sex positive message. It was enjoyable but I don't think the concept is complex enough to warrant additional volumes. ...more
4.0 Stars This was a beautiful and emotional scifi romance that tackles the classic trope of lovers stuck between time. Jeff Lemire's artwork isn't for4.0 Stars This was a beautiful and emotional scifi romance that tackles the classic trope of lovers stuck between time. Jeff Lemire's artwork isn't for everyone but his style has really grown on me. The graphic novel format really brought this story to life....more
4.0 Stars This was a wonderful graphic novel, which perfectly captured life in rural Canada. I'm not sure if I would have connected with this book as m4.0 Stars This was a wonderful graphic novel, which perfectly captured life in rural Canada. I'm not sure if I would have connected with this book as much as I did if I wasn't a Canadian. Of the stories, the first was my favourite and alone would have gotten 5 stars. I loved the unlikely friendship between Lester and Jimmy. The other stories were still well written, but didn't affect me on the same emotional level. The art was a little simplistic and rough for my tastes, but it grew on me throughout the pages and seemed to fit the collection. I would highly recommend this graphic novel to Canadian readers. ...more
4.0 Stars This was a solid graphic novel that I would recommend to fans of Lemire's popular scifi series, Descender. The entire story is contained in a4.0 Stars This was a solid graphic novel that I would recommend to fans of Lemire's popular scifi series, Descender. The entire story is contained in a single volume, yet it packs in a full of action and emotion. The graphic novel could have been extended into a full series because the ending felt a bit rushed. Otherwise, I really enjoyed this one and would definitely recommend it to scifi readers. ...more
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