A review by rebelstorm
Soma by Fernando Llor

adventurous emotional inspiring fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

3.8/5
Quality of writing: 3
Plot development: 4
Pace: 4
Characters: 3
Enjoyability: 4
Ease of reading: 5

Maya is a comic book artist and she is not doing that great. She is on a verge of burnout and just wishes she could do her own thing. And then she meets Soma - an alien that wants to save the world from its own species. Here starts an adventure of badassery and sacrifice.

I really enjoyed the art. I fully did not connect with the characters but I did fall in love with Soma. The story itself was ok, it felt a bit disjointed in some places and it feels like the whole story should have been longer. It would work great as an animation tho.

A quick read considering it's 288 pages.

Review copy provided by the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.