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alboyer6's review against another edition
4.0
What can be said about O'Connor's Olympians graphic novel series that hasn't already been said? I love this series and Artemis is another fantastic addition. It is a go to series for me when I'm recommending Greek mythology books or to people just looking for a well written and illustrated GN. Is divided into different stories surrounding Artemis and each told from a different character in her life, whether it be her mother, brother or even a handmaiden. Good stuff.
Galley courtesy of Netgalley and publisher.
Galley courtesy of Netgalley and publisher.
antisocial_auntie's review against another edition
4.0
The artwork style and coloring for this series is fantastic - realistic enough to get the point across about what happens in the story without being outright disturbing. A balance that I deeply appreciate.
postitsandpens's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars.
This one wasn't my favorite of the series, mostly because I didn't feel like the story was as cohesive as it could've been. The author uses other famous ancient Greeks to tell Artemis' story, rather than focusing solely on Artemis herself. We hear from Leto, Orion, and Apollo, then learn the story of Atalanta. Artemis tells us that sometimes others can show your story better than you can, but nonetheless, I felt like a bit more could've been directly from Artemis' perspective in order to really help you get to know her. I still liked this, nonetheless, and will continue on with the rest of the series.
This one wasn't my favorite of the series, mostly because I didn't feel like the story was as cohesive as it could've been. The author uses other famous ancient Greeks to tell Artemis' story, rather than focusing solely on Artemis herself. We hear from Leto, Orion, and Apollo, then learn the story of Atalanta. Artemis tells us that sometimes others can show your story better than you can, but nonetheless, I felt like a bit more could've been directly from Artemis' perspective in order to really help you get to know her. I still liked this, nonetheless, and will continue on with the rest of the series.
rkiladitis's review against another edition
4.0
The latest in George O’Connor’s graphic novel series on the Olympians gives readers the origin of Artemis, goddess of the hunt, nature, archery, wild animals, young women, and sudden death (yes, you read that right). Like a lot of gods and goddesses, Artemis and her twin brother, Apollo, were born when Zeus introduced himself to Leto, daughter of the Titans Coeus and Phoebe. Artemis assisted with her brother’s birth, despite being only 9 days old, and when the family was invited to live on Mount Olympus, was protective of her mother, who, for obvious reasons, wasn’t really in Hera’s favor.
I love this series because it really utilizes the graphic novel format to bring these myths back to life. When I was a kid, I had history and mythological comics that breathed life into their stories, splashing the pages with the color and action that infused them. O’Connor’s Olympians series is good, solid story-telling that brings mythology back to kids and adults alike. Put these books out with your Rick Riordan books; your Greek mythology nonfiction books (D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths is brilliant and often used in schools), and, for readers who are ready for them, Gillian Cross and Neil Packer’s Iliad and Odyssey.
I love this series because it really utilizes the graphic novel format to bring these myths back to life. When I was a kid, I had history and mythological comics that breathed life into their stories, splashing the pages with the color and action that infused them. O’Connor’s Olympians series is good, solid story-telling that brings mythology back to kids and adults alike. Put these books out with your Rick Riordan books; your Greek mythology nonfiction books (D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths is brilliant and often used in schools), and, for readers who are ready for them, Gillian Cross and Neil Packer’s Iliad and Odyssey.
jemmania's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
rsopher's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
carstensena's review against another edition
4.0
My first Olympians book, and it won't be my last! I see what all the fuss is about, and I LOVED the G(r)eek Notes at the end. I'm thinking Apollo next.
sadie_g's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5