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raavenreads's review
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley and Oni Press for this ARC in exchange for my honest review! I’m loving Oni Press lately. All of their graphic novels have been awesome!
When Wren was a child she escaped a traumatic situation that left her with PTSD. She forgot about the incident until as an adult she comes across a website called Blink that shows her as a child trapped in a room with her parents. She goes back to the building where she was held and attempts to uncover the secrets of Blink and why she was the only survivor.
I loved the art here. The monsters and horror were too tier here. There were a few pages that were amazing with how the creatures were presented. I really look forward to the rest of the story and how it’s going to progress.
When Wren was a child she escaped a traumatic situation that left her with PTSD. She forgot about the incident until as an adult she comes across a website called Blink that shows her as a child trapped in a room with her parents. She goes back to the building where she was held and attempts to uncover the secrets of Blink and why she was the only survivor.
I loved the art here. The monsters and horror were too tier here. There were a few pages that were amazing with how the creatures were presented. I really look forward to the rest of the story and how it’s going to progress.
bookishlymichelle's review
4.0
BLINK was, overall, great.
On the one hand, I had a story that I didn't really relate to. It felt a little heavy-handed from time to time, the writing wasn't that spectacular and it dragged a little bit in the second half. I wished we'd spent more time with Wren before *it* all began, and I felt just a little bit disappointed by the ending.
On the other hand, though, I had the feeling of a brand new adventure on every page. The art style is simply incredible, and the creative use of panels, symmetry & asymmetry and color added value that the story itself could not and then some. Some moments were actually truly unsettling, especially in the first half.
It felt reminiscent of House of Leaves at first, with a very Orwellian twist. I'm not sure whether I like that combination or not but regardless, I had a really good time reading this and absorbing the visuals.
On the one hand, I had a story that I didn't really relate to. It felt a little heavy-handed from time to time, the writing wasn't that spectacular and it dragged a little bit in the second half. I wished we'd spent more time with Wren before *it* all began, and I felt just a little bit disappointed by the ending.
On the other hand, though, I had the feeling of a brand new adventure on every page. The art style is simply incredible, and the creative use of panels, symmetry & asymmetry and color added value that the story itself could not and then some. Some moments were actually truly unsettling, especially in the first half.
It felt reminiscent of House of Leaves at first, with a very Orwellian twist. I'm not sure whether I like that combination or not but regardless, I had a really good time reading this and absorbing the visuals.
daniellestarredpages's review
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
I'm not really sure what to think of this graphic novel. The art style was beautiful but the formatting was often too cluttered or confusing. Sometimes it worked with the book to visually express the story's atmosphere but other times it just made the book hard to read.
I think this story was a character study focused on obsession more than anything else. But for a character-focused story, the characterisation wasn't done as well as it could've been. The main character frequently shifted stances or motivations for no apparent reason and it was exhausting to try and keep up with.
The book had a surveillance-focused horror element and in the book, it was mentioned that the real-world surveillance outside BLINK was a bad thing but the "why" wasn't really explained.
I do think the idea itself was interesting and the overall pacing was consistent
I think this story was a character study focused on obsession more than anything else. But for a character-focused story, the characterisation wasn't done as well as it could've been. The main character frequently shifted stances or motivations for no apparent reason and it was exhausting to try and keep up with.
The book had a surveillance-focused horror element and in the book, it was mentioned that the real-world surveillance outside BLINK was a bad thing but the "why" wasn't really explained.
I do think the idea itself was interesting and the overall pacing was consistent
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Confinement, Cursing, Mental illness, and Murder
martsreads's review
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
cwallace1005's review
4.0
What made me want to read this graphic novel in the first place was the cover. So eye-catching!
I was really impressed with the look of this graphic novel. Really gorgeous artwork and colors, the panel setups were interesting and unique, and the plot drew me in. I got a little slowed down by the exposition and would have preferred more dialogue instead of thoughts. It leaned a little too much on setup and explaining backstory and trying to create tension rather than keeping the reader interested and moving forward. But it was overall a really enjoyable novel and I would read a second
I was really impressed with the look of this graphic novel. Really gorgeous artwork and colors, the panel setups were interesting and unique, and the plot drew me in. I got a little slowed down by the exposition and would have preferred more dialogue instead of thoughts. It leaned a little too much on setup and explaining backstory and trying to create tension rather than keeping the reader interested and moving forward. But it was overall a really enjoyable novel and I would read a second
camryndaytona's review
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Self harm, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Murder, Kidnapping, Death of parent, War, Violence, Trafficking, Religious bigotry, Death, Confinement, Abandonment, Suicide, Physical abuse, and Body horror
airxsouls's review
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley for a copy in exchange for an honest review.
This is most definitely the start of something great. I honestly can't wait to see where this story is taken and expanded upon. We have a very original idea that holds so much potential, it's enjoyable to see play out. It completely gives off horror-stricken AI and SciFi vibes mixed with the mystery surrounding our main character.
Watching her try to uncover why she was the only survivor of something brutal sucks you in from the start. Not to mention the art for this is impeccable and I would catch myself just staring at it. I can't wait to dive in for more on the next issue!
This is most definitely the start of something great. I honestly can't wait to see where this story is taken and expanded upon. We have a very original idea that holds so much potential, it's enjoyable to see play out. It completely gives off horror-stricken AI and SciFi vibes mixed with the mystery surrounding our main character.
Watching her try to uncover why she was the only survivor of something brutal sucks you in from the start. Not to mention the art for this is impeccable and I would catch myself just staring at it. I can't wait to dive in for more on the next issue!
sydneyalexisreads's review
4.0
The artists’ creative use of the page was honestly so cool. Like it wasn’t just boxes filled with a story. And it all fit in with the theme so well. The art really is incredibly well done. I thought the point of it all was just a little too on the nose for me. The idea of how technology and data sharing have taken over our world. I think it would vibe really well with some people but it just wasn’t for me. I also think that it was all a little confusing at times which honestly may have been intentional. I did appreciate the groupings of people. Like the idea behind the signal and the static was super interesting. I feel like both groups kind of succumbed to it all and didn’t end up being overly different, but again. That may have been the point.
Overall I think it was really well done, but just wasn’t really for me.
Characters: 4/5
Plot: 3/5
World Building: 5/5
Writing: 5/5
Overall Feelings: 2/5
Art: 5/5
Total Rating: 4/5
Overall I think it was really well done, but just wasn’t really for me.
Characters: 4/5
Plot: 3/5
World Building: 5/5
Writing: 5/5
Overall Feelings: 2/5
Art: 5/5
Total Rating: 4/5