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bookph1le's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. The art was very nice, particularly Eleanor's expression and imperious face. Every time I sat down with it, I found myself fully engrossed within its pages. It's a nice mix of intrigue and the everyday lives of the characters, along with some interesting folklore. The character development is wonderful, particularly with Margaret, who I had a strong sense of throughout the book. The secondary characters are no less excellent, though, and I appreciated all of them for bringing various elements to the story. I very much hope there will be a sequel.
realfemshady's review against another edition
It’s probably a good tween book. I got bored with it but I’m a bit older than the target audience.
lbarsk's review against another edition
5.0
Ahhh that was lovely!!! GORGEOUS art — brilliant use of the format, with varying types of page layouts and ways to tell the story — and a tale that’s an exciting alternate history. I would love to read more of Margaret and Eleanor!
beautifulpaxielreads's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Full review to come, but I thought this was a really good, well-illustrated read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement and Death
Moderate: Medical trauma, Medical content, and Death of parent
Minor: War
laylayreadsbooks's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
evabrons's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
geekwayne's review against another edition
4.0
'Queen of the Sea' with story and art by Dylan Meconis is a historical fiction graphic novel inspired somewhat by true events.
Margaret lives on an island in a convent. She has lived there since she was little and since she is a child, she is free to roam and discover the secrets of the island and its inhabitants. She learns that many of the women on the island are banished there by politics. The Queen Eleanor of Albion is banished the island, Margaret becomes friends with her, but then Margaret learns a secret about her ownself that may threaten Eleanor.
I liked this story of island life and political intrigue. The story is sprawling at 400 pages, some of them more packed with words, but the whole thing kept my interest. From the charming art, to the lettering. I liked how the art changed for Margaret's flashback and explanation sections.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Candlewick Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
Margaret lives on an island in a convent. She has lived there since she was little and since she is a child, she is free to roam and discover the secrets of the island and its inhabitants. She learns that many of the women on the island are banished there by politics. The Queen Eleanor of Albion is banished the island, Margaret becomes friends with her, but then Margaret learns a secret about her ownself that may threaten Eleanor.
I liked this story of island life and political intrigue. The story is sprawling at 400 pages, some of them more packed with words, but the whole thing kept my interest. From the charming art, to the lettering. I liked how the art changed for Margaret's flashback and explanation sections.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Candlewick Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
breakfastgrey's review against another edition
4.0
This one definitely feels a bit niche. It's long, it's slow, the politics get dense, but I still found myself totally drawn in. I particularly liked the color-work. The art reminded me a bit of Moritat at times--simple lines that convey strong style and emotion--or maybe even Ben Dewey. The storytelling featured some interesting choices, particularly the decision to tell the story almost like a memoir. It reads closer to They Called Us Enemy than it does to Wonder Woman in style. Overall, I quite liked it.