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christajls's review against another edition
2.0
Interesting premise with poor execution. I feel like I never really got to know any of the characters in any real way, and as a result had no emotional connection when anything happened to them. The art was ok, but at times a little rough. Great colours though.
justiceofkalr's review against another edition
2.0
This book is trying way too hard. You get all these members of the girl gang tossed at you with a panel or two to introduce each. I don't know how I'm supposed to remember who is who let alone care about them with that little of an intro. And then suddenly there's violence everywhere. One of them curb stomps a rival gang member, I guess because she looses her temper? And then everything keeps escalating and everyone acts all tough, but who the hell cares. People get kidnapped and die and there are gangs and some plot with the mayor or something. I started skimming about halfway though because I was pretty much done by then. Honestly, it's a mess.
ria_mhrj's review against another edition
2.0
When oh when will I learn! Never judge a book by its cover. But what a gorgeous cover! I stumbled across this graphic novel in a Book Riot list and the concept sounded cool, the cover was stunning, so I sought a copy out.
Imagine my surprise when the cover was drawn by someone else. And someone I need to pay attention to - Tula Lotay drew the heartbreaking Tara issue in WicDiv, and her work here was equally arresting, The Fever look fierce and badass and you want to know them better.
Inside the book, the art was ok... There are some really striking panels, there's obviously talent there. But the dynamism was lacking, some of the expressions were off, and the characters look and feel varied inconsistently. I really liked the colour work though and it's great to see female artists taking centre stage.
As for the story, I was a bit disappointed. Everything felt a bit rushed, you don't really get to invest in the characters before betrayals and deaths and high stakes take place, so there was never an emotional punch.
So I'll keep an eye on these creators, always nice to see new talent, I just hope there are lessons learned for the future.
Imagine my surprise when the cover was drawn by someone else. And someone I need to pay attention to - Tula Lotay drew the heartbreaking Tara issue in WicDiv, and her work here was equally arresting, The Fever look fierce and badass and you want to know them better.
Inside the book, the art was ok... There are some really striking panels, there's obviously talent there. But the dynamism was lacking, some of the expressions were off, and the characters look and feel varied inconsistently. I really liked the colour work though and it's great to see female artists taking centre stage.
As for the story, I was a bit disappointed. Everything felt a bit rushed, you don't really get to invest in the characters before betrayals and deaths and high stakes take place, so there was never an emotional punch.
So I'll keep an eye on these creators, always nice to see new talent, I just hope there are lessons learned for the future.
ectoplasmeg's review against another edition
2.0
I really wanted to love this series. The first issue was pretty solid. A girl gang version of The Warriors and all that. But being a limited series, there was just way too much going on, too many plot holes, and very little resolution over the course of the 4 issues. Honestly, there were no repercussions at the end of the book? Legal ones, lasting emotional ones, nothing. I know that The Fever was meant to be all hardened by their lives in Old Beach but a pizza and a nap is not going to heal anything, yaknow?
Yeah the art inside isn't the greatest, I feel like it was more rushed looking as the book went on. Almost like there were deadlines that were coming dangerously close to not being met. As someone who reads comics I didn't feel mislead by the cover art (the TPB art is the same from #1, which was done by Tula Lotay who I have heart eyes for all day.)
Yeah the art inside isn't the greatest, I feel like it was more rushed looking as the book went on. Almost like there were deadlines that were coming dangerously close to not being met. As someone who reads comics I didn't feel mislead by the cover art (the TPB art is the same from #1, which was done by Tula Lotay who I have heart eyes for all day.)
theromanticace's review against another edition
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
alanaefarrell's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Gun violence, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
jskstarr's review against another edition
2.0
This book would have been great if there were any women involved in the storytelling. As it was, it just felt hollow - like the women had not been filled out at all. Also the art style was so jarring from the cover work, and characters were so inconsistently drawn throughout I was really disappointed. We could have had it all. One star for there being a decent concept, one star for execution.
lalalena's review against another edition
2.0
It sure SOUNDS like something I'd love but boy oh boy it's just not very good.
pantsyreads's review against another edition
I only read one issue (out of four) but it was enough to know that this wasn't for me. The colouring is quite fun (a lot of bright colours, mostly pinks, blues and yellows), but the lines and inks were incredibly stiff. The writing was awkward (at best) and the world-building was lacking: what is the deal with Old Beach exactly? and the gangs that populate it and its surrounding areas? Maybe this would've been revealed if I had stuck with it, but eh.
I was so excited by the prospect of a women-centric story with female friendships being front and center, so this was a big disappointment. Ah well.
I was so excited by the prospect of a women-centric story with female friendships being front and center, so this was a big disappointment. Ah well.