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jasmeaniethebookish's review
5.0
Thanks so much to Edelweiss and the publisher for this DRC in exchange for an honest review!
Let me start by saying that Sour Candy was already superbly creepy. Burke has an immense talent for taking the mundane, everyday occurrences and transforming them into bone-chilling. Add insanely well-done art to this, and it’s just insane how the tension ratchets upward. This graphic novel is a definite must-purchase for me.
Let me start by saying that Sour Candy was already superbly creepy. Burke has an immense talent for taking the mundane, everyday occurrences and transforming them into bone-chilling. Add insanely well-done art to this, and it’s just insane how the tension ratchets upward. This graphic novel is a definite must-purchase for me.
greenranger666's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
2.0
Interesting premise, poorly delivered. Absolutely no character or plot development
graypeape's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Wow, ok, that happened. Creepy creepy creepy! A classic innocent-looking kid (Adam) that's really some sort of evil entity decides a guy (Phil) that caught his eye in Walmart is going to be his new daddy. You see, Adam's old mom, the woman Adam is at Walmart with, is broken now, and he needs a new parent/sacrifice. Phil's life gets upended, everything changes, and Phil is the only one who remembers how things used to be. Maybe not the most earth-shatteringly original story, but it's well done here; the story tightens up the tension at a steady pace, and Jason Felix's photo-realistic art just adds to the creepiness. I mean, adds a LOT to it. Together, the text and art come together perfectly to make a nicely disturbing reading experience. Also, this is a great reminder that the old adage "don't take candy from strangers" applies to adults too!
howlinglibraries's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
5.0
I immensely enjoyed the original version of Sour Candy, and I love all of KPB's work in general, so I was very excited to see this get the graphic novel treatment — and friends, this spooky little piece does NOT disappoint!
I think this version and the novella are equally frightening in their own ways, but there's definitely an added element thanks to the disturbing artwork combined with the cute, yet twisted child at the center of the story. I thought this was a fantastic adaptation that didn't miss anything crucial from the original version, and can easily stand on its own if you're unfamiliar with the novella.
Whether you pick up this graphic novel or the novella (I recommend both!), Sour Candy is a modern classic in the indie horror world for good reason, and I strongly suggest it to anyone who wants a fresh twist on the "evil child" theme.
I think this version and the novella are equally frightening in their own ways, but there's definitely an added element thanks to the disturbing artwork combined with the cute, yet twisted child at the center of the story. I thought this was a fantastic adaptation that didn't miss anything crucial from the original version, and can easily stand on its own if you're unfamiliar with the novella.
Whether you pick up this graphic novel or the novella (I recommend both!), Sour Candy is a modern classic in the indie horror world for good reason, and I strongly suggest it to anyone who wants a fresh twist on the "evil child" theme.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Death, and Suicide
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