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A review by livinliterary
Lumberjanes, Vol. 1: Beware the Kitten Holy by Grace Ellis, ND Stevenson, Shannon Watters
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Lumberjanes kicks off with a group of friends spending their summer at Lumberjanes Scout Camp, where strange and supernatural occurrences turn their adventure into something much more than your average camp experience. The volume delivers fast-paced action scenes, quirky humor, and an abundance of snappy dialogue—all crammed into a whirlwind of chaotic events.
While I appreciated the humor, especially the clever puns and snarky remarks from the characters, I found it difficult to follow the storyline at times. The plot felt a bit disjointed, with scenes rushing from one to the next without much explanation. The rapid-fire pacing often left me feeling like the story was a series of moments smashed together, which didn't allow for much depth or development.
The characters themselves were fun and had distinct personalities, but due to the short length of the graphic novel, I didn’t have enough time to connect with any of them. They had potential, but the lack of bonding time made them feel more like caricatures than fully fleshed-out individuals.
Lumberjanes, Vol. 1 is a light and quirky read with plenty of witty dialogue, but the scattered plot and quick pacing made it hard to truly immerse myself in the story.