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ghostgoboo's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping, Confinement, and Torture
Minor: Trafficking
purplehulk713's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The first two books were good, but this one was great! Everything culminated, and the addition of Damian as fourth squad member was the cherry on top. Gar and Raven are an adorable couple—they really balance each other out because he’s goofy and reckless, and she’s more calm and careful but shy, and he brings her out of her shell, and she makes him more considerate. The climax in the H.I.V.E. facility was awesome—the sequences of Beast Boy’s forced transformation and Trigon’s release from Raven’s amulet were absolutely glorious. This graphic novel was better than the two before because it made a more interesting and cute dynamic between these two teens going through similar supernatural struggles, they find more kinship than with their previous friends because they both understand what it is to consider yourself a monster. The subplot of Damian and Max was hilarious—their banter is great, playful and dry, but also brimming with potential. Kong is a pretty good comic relief, and much better than Marcel from Friend—he wasn’t forced. He and Beast Boy have a relationship that is enjoyable to see, instead of Marcel and Ross’s really cringy relationship. This book set up a lot for the next installments in this franchise (with a quick glimpse at someone who appears to be Starfire) and played off of the best elements of the previous novels. I’ve never been a graphic novel person really, but I’ll definitely consider them more now because of these.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping
Moderate: Torture, Child abuse, and Trafficking
hayleyvem's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Child abuse, Kidnapping, Medical content, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, and Trafficking
Minor: Death of parent
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