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A review by tobin_elliott
Helen of Wyndhorn by Tom King
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
This was...stunning.
I'm going to state right up front that I've never really noticed Bilquis Evely's art before now, but this? This should elevate her to the top of the industry. She draws like Bernie Wrightson, but more angular. There's some other influences in there, but Wrightson's detailed, gorgeous art was the biggest reminder for me. But it's all absolutely her own style and it didn't just make this story...it elevated it.
And Tom King's story was everything I wanted it to be, and more.
This was easily my favourite fantasy read of the entire year. Simply amazing, start to finish.
I'm going to state right up front that I've never really noticed Bilquis Evely's art before now, but this? This should elevate her to the top of the industry. She draws like Bernie Wrightson, but more angular. There's some other influences in there, but Wrightson's detailed, gorgeous art was the biggest reminder for me. But it's all absolutely her own style and it didn't just make this story...it elevated it.
And Tom King's story was everything I wanted it to be, and more.
This was easily my favourite fantasy read of the entire year. Simply amazing, start to finish.