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caphewritings's review
3.0
3.5/5
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Midas combines science fiction with Greek mythology in the most fun way possible. We have a team of two badass girls and a dinosaur (in space!!) looking for an ancient weapon that can help them destroy The Federation and bring about peace to the galaxy. The weapon is said to be able to turn everything into gold, and you can probably guess what it is. Yes, it’s the body of King Midas!
Admittedly, I wasn’t sold on the story at first, but I was completely hooked around Chapter Six. There’s a lot more action with a much (much) higher stake. I wish we got to know more about the consequences of what The Federation has done and how the survived are affected, though. Nonetheless, the story ends on a hopeful note and it’s very satisfying. The art style is absolutely gorgeous and I really love it. It was what kept me reading when the story didn’t.
Overall, Midas is a really fun adventure comic book for fans of SFF. It’s middle-grade, but I do feel like readers of all ages can enjoy it! (It was a lot darker and deathlier than I’d expected a middle-grade graphic novel to be, which totally caught me off guard!)
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🚀 REVIEW ALSO POSTED ON MY BLOG 🚀
Midas combines science fiction with Greek mythology in the most fun way possible. We have a team of two badass girls and a dinosaur (in space!!) looking for an ancient weapon that can help them destroy The Federation and bring about peace to the galaxy. The weapon is said to be able to turn everything into gold, and you can probably guess what it is. Yes, it’s the body of King Midas!
Admittedly, I wasn’t sold on the story at first, but I was completely hooked around Chapter Six. There’s a lot more action with a much (much) higher stake. I wish we got to know more about the consequences of what The Federation has done and how the survived are affected, though. Nonetheless, the story ends on a hopeful note and it’s very satisfying. The art style is absolutely gorgeous and I really love it. It was what kept me reading when the story didn’t.
Overall, Midas is a really fun adventure comic book for fans of SFF. It’s middle-grade, but I do feel like readers of all ages can enjoy it! (It was a lot darker and deathlier than I’d expected a middle-grade graphic novel to be, which totally caught me off guard!)
eARC provided by BOOM! Studios via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review!
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karenteacher's review
5.0
This graphic novel was part of a bundle of fantasy books chosen for me by my local library, as part of their pandemic services. I don’t normally read graphic novels, but I included them in the options for the bundle request on a whim. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and depth of the story, as well as the accuracy of the included mythology (yes, *that* Midas). The artwork, while somewhat stylized, is appropriate to and supportive of the storyline, and the interweaving of mythology, current events, and memories of the characters’ pasts make for an engrossing and enjoyable novel.
jenniereads9aba0's review
3.0
Midas is a fun reimagining of a classic myth. It explores actions and consequences. I enjoyed this new graphic novel from the creators of the Adventure Time comics.
Midas reimagines the myth of King Midas. What happens if Dionysus doesn’t put a limit to the power of King Midas and everything on earth turns to gold? What happens when another civilization finds Earth? What happens when someone figures out what turned the Earth to gold and decides to steal it for their own uses?
I enjoyed this story. It was fun and adventurous. I loved seeing the characters battling with themselves with what is right and wrong. I liked the arcs of the story. The art is great and I feel like it matched the story really well. I got a little confused sometimes when it would go into the flashbacks, I’m not sure why though. I also was a little disappointed by the ending. But, overall, I really enjoyed this whole story!
Midas reimagines the myth of King Midas. What happens if Dionysus doesn’t put a limit to the power of King Midas and everything on earth turns to gold? What happens when another civilization finds Earth? What happens when someone figures out what turned the Earth to gold and decides to steal it for their own uses?
I enjoyed this story. It was fun and adventurous. I loved seeing the characters battling with themselves with what is right and wrong. I liked the arcs of the story. The art is great and I feel like it matched the story really well. I got a little confused sometimes when it would go into the flashbacks, I’m not sure why though. I also was a little disappointed by the ending. But, overall, I really enjoyed this whole story!
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