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Lady Killer: Library Edition Volume 1 by Jamie S. Rich, Joëlle Jones, Joëlle Jones

5 reviews

anxious_librarian's review against another edition

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adventurous dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

For all the gals looking for more women serial killer rep.

Josie isn't technically a serial killer, she's a skilled hit(wo)man trying to live a double life as "loving 50s housewife" and "dangerous killer." A woman trying to have it all!

Everything about this graphic novel was so well done! The art is so crisp and cinematic. Frame by frame I can totally see this being adapted into a miniseries. And so much work went into it too, from the outfits to the backgrounds to the fight scenes, there is a load of detail to enjoy. I seriously can't get over how gorgeous this book is!

Beware of blood though. This book censors nothing! So if you're thinking you can stomach a little bit of gore but not a lot this might be one to steer clear of. However, if you have a strong stomach go for it! 

The story was great too. Nothing too revolutionary but enough surprises to keep me intrigued. Overall this was seriously amazing! Never thought I'd be cheering for a Lady Killer but there you go!
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ninahuynh's review against another edition

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adventurous dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

A female killer is on the loose! I like the introduction- it gives us a little insight on what the author had in mind for Josie and her story. I would have wanted more substance in her killings, in that a background story or even a profile of her case would help give dimensions to her character. What kind of people did she kill? Is there a trend in the subjects? How did she chose her method of kill? Josie feels 2-dimensional right now. Art-wise, I like Josie's dresses and the 50s/60s look.
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deirdreanais's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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doocane's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny fast-paced

3.5

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la_xu's review against another edition

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adventurous dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

3.75

It was a solid 4 stars but I didn’t really like the ending?? It feels like it’s so abrupt there should be more to it or another volume to follow up!

Overall I had a fun time reading/watching this murderous housewife go on rampage after rampage. I kept showing bits and pieces of it to my boyfriend as ~inspiration~ (lol jk I’m not a murderer)
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