Star Pig (graphic novel) by Delilah S. Dawson - Paul's REVIEW

*I received this book as an eARC from IDW Publishing via NetGalley. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*

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Title: Star Pig
Author: Delilah S. Dawson
Illustrator: Francesco Gaston
Release Date: March 10, 2020


Synopsis: Two Castaways. One Goal. Zero in common. Get lost in this inventive sci-fi graphic novel about an extraordinary friendship and an incredible journey home.

Like many late-21st-century teens, geeky 16-year-old Vess gets packed off to spend her summer at Space Camp--which is literally in space. Tragically, a shuttle accident sends her and the rest of the passengers careening toward a cold, frosty death among the stars. But when a gigantic, space-faring water bear miraculously rescues Vess and her beloved retro Discman, it's the beginning of an extraordinary friendship, all set to the nostalgic tunes of Vess's 1990s-heavy playlist.

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Review: This graphic novel begins with teens heading to Space Camp...IN SPACE! Something goes wrong and only Vess survives thanks to a giant tardigrade. This just starts the adventure in the stars. There are aliens, both humanoid and not. A whole bunch of fun pop culture references. And they make sense because it turns out everyone is completely obsessed with Earth. 

This is a really fun story. I hope this is just the start of Vess's adventures. I give this book a 5/5. 


--PAUL

Vagrant Queen Vol. 1 (graphic novel) - Paul's REVIEW

*I received this book as an eARC from Vault Comics via Edelweiss. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*

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Title: Vagrant Queen Vol. 1
Author: Magdalene Visaggio
Artist: Jason Smith
Upcoming Release Date: February, 2020


Synopsis: Former child queen Elida was driven from her throne at age ten and forced to wander the galaxy, evading the revolutionary forces that wanted her dead. When an old frenemy claims to know the whereabouts of Elida’s long-lost mother, she is forced to return to her former kingdom and stage a rescue.

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Review: A fugitive royal running from the authorities...IN SPACE! Elida gives off Han Solo AND Princess Leia vibes. This is a fun space adventure with a lot of physical combat and violence. There's interesting history and politics to the world, but it's not really dived into that deeply. I wanted more overall depth from this book. Too much action and not enough emotion and deeper thinking. 

I give this book a 3.5/5. It was entertaining, but I definitely wanted more from it. It's apparently a new tv show so that may be worth checking out.


--PAUL