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kim_reads87's review
3.0
Eight years ago a massive earthquake that changed the landscape and destroyed cities stuck on the west coast of America. Not long after Ginny’s mother left the family home and never returned. After Ginny receives a gift from her mother for her birthday, she decides to search for her mother and find out what happened to her.
I liked this graphic novel. Ginny was likeable and I was willing her along. The supporting characters are just the right balance of annoying and likeable. The artwork is interesting and I loved the pink accents. I think it was longer than it needed to be but I enjoyed it enough that I’ll look out for the next one in the series.
Thank you to Oni Press for this advanced copy.
I liked this graphic novel. Ginny was likeable and I was willing her along. The supporting characters are just the right balance of annoying and likeable. The artwork is interesting and I loved the pink accents. I think it was longer than it needed to be but I enjoyed it enough that I’ll look out for the next one in the series.
Thank you to Oni Press for this advanced copy.
chroniclesofabookmum's review
3.0
This was a lovely easy to read graphic novel, one of which I needed at that point in my reading schedule of the month. I love the idea behind it and really enjoyed following Viginia and her brothers journey to find their mother.
I enjoyed meeting the people that they discovered upon their journey and the friendships that they built. I also loved the life lessons that were revealed to them along the way!
I really liked the aesthetic in relation to the illustrations and the colour scheme. I found it to be very unique and one which I enjoyed discovering each time I turned the page.
I am very intrigued by the ending and I am really looking forward to finding out what happens next!
I enjoyed meeting the people that they discovered upon their journey and the friendships that they built. I also loved the life lessons that were revealed to them along the way!
I really liked the aesthetic in relation to the illustrations and the colour scheme. I found it to be very unique and one which I enjoyed discovering each time I turned the page.
I am very intrigued by the ending and I am really looking forward to finding out what happens next!
annathesockaholic's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
sagenguyen's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
dscfrazier's review
3.0
After reading this book, I didn't really know how to review it. I think it is because based on the description, I was expecting something else and it didn't really live up to those expectations. Yet, with a better cover description, I think I may have enjoyed the book better. It's like expecting to drink juice, but you actually drink milk. Milk isn't that bad, but that's not what you thought you would be tasting. To be fair, the description did allude to a post-apocalyptic type of setting with a girl out to search for her mother. However because the description made a point to say that heroine was a Vietnamese-American teenager, I expected the book to actually cover something about her culture, which is what intrigued me. I have read my share of post apocalyptical plots, so I was intrigued by this angle. Yet there was nothing. Zip. Nada. No mention at all about her ethnicity. So, why mention it? Perhaps it will be relevant later.
With that said, I think the story has several twists and turns that will keep readers anticipating the next move. There is mystery and danger that have you holding your breath. Sometimes you can have a sigh of relief, while other times you are left grieving. The graphic novel is two-toned which helps with the harsh and severe setting of the destruction and despair in the earthquake ridden America. However, with the digital copy I had, it was sometimes difficult to make out the scenes depicted in the frames. Hopefully, this won't be the case for the color corrected print versions.
I think the intended teen audience will find the story line intriguing enough to quickly read through this book and be eagerly anticipating the next installment of Odessa.
With that said, I think the story has several twists and turns that will keep readers anticipating the next move. There is mystery and danger that have you holding your breath. Sometimes you can have a sigh of relief, while other times you are left grieving. The graphic novel is two-toned which helps with the harsh and severe setting of the destruction and despair in the earthquake ridden America. However, with the digital copy I had, it was sometimes difficult to make out the scenes depicted in the frames. Hopefully, this won't be the case for the color corrected print versions.
I think the intended teen audience will find the story line intriguing enough to quickly read through this book and be eagerly anticipating the next installment of Odessa.
jer_m_'s review
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
fillintheblank's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
michaelapr's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This book has an interesting premise and I'm not sure where it's going. This book is really just... Fine. Hence the 3 star rating. Not the best but certainly not the worst.
katizwitchy's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is my first time seeing a post-apocalyptic graphic novel, and I really enjoyed the world-building and story! I'm excited to read the sequel.